Airworthiness Assurance Engineer

About the role

Airbus Defence and Space is looking for an Airworthiness Assurance Engineer based in the Getafe area. The role manages design organisation approvals (DOAs) and the design assurance system, keeping them compliant with airworthiness regulations and confident in the eyes of the authorities.

Key responsibilities

• Manage design organisation approvals by obtaining, extending, maintaining and assuring all DOAs and privileges, including design organisation manuals and airworthiness procedural references, and demonstrating their adequacy to the Airworthiness Authorities
• Ensure the design assurance system complies continuously with applicable airworthiness regulations (independent monitoring function)
• Resolve DOA queries supporting certification issues and services DOA queries ensuring aircraft delivery and fleet availability
• Integrate design suppliers and partners into the design assurance system and manage the cascade of design organisation authority and signatories
• Coordinate interfaces between DOAs and between DOA and production organisations
• Support the implementation of SMS and ISMS, and lead the delivery of the right level of airworthiness expertise, including training programmes
• Represent Airbus in airworthiness rulemaking and standardisation, gathering and sharing regulatory knowledge

Required profile

• Aeronautical engineering degree or equivalent
• Good knowledge of English
• Professional experience level
• Awareness of compliance risks and a commitment to integrity

What we offer

• Vacation days plus additional days off during the year
• Attractive salary and hybrid working where possible
• Health insurance, employee stock options, retirement plan and study grants
• On-site facilities such as a free canteen, kindergarten and medical office
• Upskilling opportunities and development prospects in a multicultural environment