• Review of all type design changes to
  • Provide technical and regulatory input to cross-functional teams
  • Classify each change as either a minor or major change in accordance with the approved Minor Change Agreement (MCA)
  • Confirm all relevant regulations are addressed in the change substantiation
  • Ensure that changes are submitted to each applicable DER in accordance with MCA requirements
• Maintain a strong, constructive relationship with the FAA WCB program manager
• Facilitate routine discussions with the FAA to secure timely support for certification programs and design changes that require coordination with the FAA
• Actively monitor and develop strategic plans to navigate the ever-changing FAA policies, and personnel changes
• Support development and completeness of compliance checklists (CCL) as needed in support of Major Change programs and help maintain CCLs throughout the course of major certification programs
• Support certification activities, including preparation of compliance documentation and test plans
• Support foreign validation efforts and navigate various complex sovereign authority agreements
• Support fleet continued operational safety (COS) activities

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering discipline
• Minimum 3 years with direct involvement in certification activities, including certification plans, FAA coordination, DER collaboration
• Well-versed in 14 CFR Part 23, Amdt 23-63 and prior
• Working knowledge of 14 CFR Part 21D certification and FAA Order 8110.4.
• Knowledge of relationship between regulations, Orders, and Advisory Circulars.
• Understands minor change requirements, experience working with a Minor Change Agreement.
• Able to cultivate excellent working relationship with the FAA.
• Experience and/or familiarity with foreign validation processes and concepts.
• Able to learn the Kodiak airplane models’ structures and systems in support of minor change agreement
• Able to manage certification plans, compliance checklists, compliance documents, conformity inspections, etc. for a certification project.
• Familiarity with system safety concepts and processes including FHA, SSA, and FMEA as used in general aviation.

• Pilot’s license or operational knowledge of general aviation aircraft
• Broad-level knowledge of aircraft systems architecture
• Understanding of aerodynamics, aircraft performance, stability and control, and flight systems
• Familiarity with DO-160 environmental requirements and testing
• Experience managing continued operational safety for fielded aircraft, including:
  • Development, issuance, and compliance tracking of Service Bulletins (SBs), Mandatory SBs, and Airworthiness Directives (ADs).
  • Execution of 21.3 reporting and regulatory notifications in accordance with FAA/EASA requirements.
  • Coordination with regulatory authorities and operators to ensure timely resolution of safety issues.
  • Root cause analysis and corrective action planning for in-service events.
  • Familiarity with Safety Management Systems (SMS) and risk assessment methodologies.
  • Ability to interpret and apply Part 21, Part 39, and other applicable airworthiness regulations.
  • Proficiency in continued airworthiness data analysis, trend monitoring, and reliability programs.
  • Strong understanding of configuration management and technical publication processes related to fielded aircraft.

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