Certification Engineer 5

at  Jamco America Inc

SUMMARY

Ensures that all approved certification procedures, delegations, regulations, policies, and approved methods of compliance are followed and/or properly executed in support of Jamco America certification projects.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities include the following other duties may be assigned.

• Perform a wide variety of certification-related tasks requiring a complete understanding of FAA regulations and guidance material. Represent Jamco America certification interests in technical interface meetings with airline customers and the FAA, exhibiting mature interpersonal, language, and leadership skills.
• Be eligible for appointment as an ODA Unit Member or function as a delegated ODA Unit Member.
• Prepare, sign, and submit correspondence to the FAA and other regulatory agencies on behalf of the Manager Certification Regulatory Group.
• Compile certification cost and schedule estimates in support of project proposals. Develop tools/databases and standardized estimate values for future projects.
• Lead the development, preparation, and documentation of standardized regulatory and certification guidance material. Assist in obtaining FAA approval, as required.
• Lead the development, preparation, and documentation of certification procedures and checklist to be followed by the company, CRG, and/or ODA. Ensure that certification procedures support and are properly integrated with other company procedures. Assist in obtaining FAA approval, as required.
• Assist in the development, preparation, and documentation of FAA-approved methods of compliance for all applicable regulations. Assist in obtaining FAA approval, as required.
• Assist the ODA Administrators in the execution of all ODA procedures and the maintenance of Jamco America continued eligibility for ODA.
• Identify and incorporate lessons learned in to organizational procedures.
• Lead other Certification Engineers and Certification Specialists on major projects. Assist the Certification Engineering Manager, as required, in support of Jamco America certification projects.
• Develop training material on certification/ODA procedures, on regulatory guidance material, and on accepted methods of compliance. Conduct training for ODA Unit Members, FAA OMT, and Jamco America personnel.
• Assist the ODA Lead Administrator in the development, evaluation, and appointment of ODA Unit Members.
• Assist the ODA Lead Administrator in support of FAA OMT audits and the performance of Jamco America ODA self-audits.
• Assist the ODA Lead Administrator in scheduling and convening the Jamco America Safety Review Board. Monitor and maintain records on all reported safety-related and non-compliance issues.
• Prepare certification management reports which include current performance metrics, historical results, budget, forecasts, and/or performance trends.
• Support other external reporting requirements including government surveys, Unit Member annual evaluations, and JSOX/FAA audit requirements.
• Design, implement, and maintain effective internal controls.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
All external hiring is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and a criminal background check.

REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience:

• Position requires completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 8 years or more of experience in aircraft engineering and certification roles, or equivalent education and experience (18 years minimum in an aerospace related field).

Knowledge:

• General Engineering: Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various systems, goods and services.
• General Design: Able to read and understand Computer Aided Design (CAD) designs, drawings and specifications. General knowledge of design techniques, tools, and

principles involved in production of precision technical plans, drawings, and models. Familiar with CAD modeling tools used by Jamco America.

• Certification/Aircraft Design: Extensive knowledge of the FAA requirements for the installation of aircraft interior system/subsystem components, e.g. 14 CFR Part 25, and OEM Design requirements (Standard Wiring Practices, Boeing Design Manual/Specifications, Standard Interface Documents, etc). Extensive understanding of aircraft terms, design requirements and certification processes.
• Administration: Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, advanced leadership techniques, and coordination of people and resources. Able to work in a team environment, able to coordinate projects from start to end, lead teams of certification engineers and accept required roles, responsibilities and accountability.

Skills

• Problem Solving: Identify increasingly complex problems and understanding related information to evaluate and develop options and implement solutions.
• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems is required.
• Mathematical: Ability to work with mathematical concepts and measurements and apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, trigonometry, imaginary number, and proportions. Ability to use various formulas embedded and linkage amongst cells in spreadsheet program.
• Customer Orientation: Must demonstrate concern and take actions to meet requirements and high standards of quality of both internal and external customers. Must display courtesy and sensitivity. Manage difficult situations. Meet commitments. Respond promptly to customer needs. Solicit customer feedback to improve service.
• Communication: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate and not interrupting at inappropriate times. Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience. Talking to others to convey information effectively. Good oral and written communication skills.
• Language: Ability to write technical documents and formal business correspondence. Ability to read and interpret technical documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, drawings, technical data, engineering documentations, governmental regulations, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively to groups of customers, other employees, or organizations.
• Judgment and Decision Making: Able to coordinate with outside organizations, such as program management and/or marketing/customer, to obtain critical data for review and appropriate decision making. Able to coordinate and lead Initial Technical Coordination Meetings (ITCM), Preliminary Design Review (PDR), and Critical Design Review (CDR) meetings.
• Time Management: Managing one’s own time and team resources/time allocation. Able to multitask and work independently and in a team environment.
• Attitude: Demonstrate continuous skill improvement. Positive attitude is required.

LANGUAGE SKILL

• Ability to read and interpret documents such a stately rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers of employees of organization.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job may include supervisory and leadership responsibilities over other Certification Engineers and Certification Specialists assigned to Jamco America certification programs.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities include the following other duties may be assigned.

• Perform a wide variety of certification-related tasks requiring a complete understanding of FAA regulations and guidance material. Represent Jamco America certification interests in technical interface meetings with airline customers and the FAA, exhibiting mature interpersonal, language, and leadership skills.
• Be eligible for appointment as an ODA Unit Member or function as a delegated ODA Unit Member.
• Prepare, sign, and submit correspondence to the FAA and other regulatory agencies on behalf of the Manager Certification Regulatory Group.
• Compile certification cost and schedule estimates in support of project proposals. Develop tools/databases and standardized estimate values for future projects.
• Lead the development, preparation, and documentation of standardized regulatory and certification guidance material. Assist in obtaining FAA approval, as required.
• Lead the development, preparation, and documentation of certification procedures and checklist to be followed by the company, CRG, and/or ODA. Ensure that certification procedures support and are properly integrated with other company procedures. Assist in obtaining FAA approval, as required.
• Assist in the development, preparation, and documentation of FAA-approved methods of compliance for all applicable regulations. Assist in obtaining FAA approval, as required.
• Assist the ODA Administrators in the execution of all ODA procedures and the maintenance of Jamco America continued eligibility for ODA.
• Identify and incorporate lessons learned in to organizational procedures.
• Lead other Certification Engineers and Certification Specialists on major projects. Assist the Certification Engineering Manager, as required, in support of Jamco America certification projects.
• Develop training material on certification/ODA procedures, on regulatory guidance material, and on accepted methods of compliance. Conduct training for ODA Unit Members, FAA OMT, and Jamco America personnel.
• Assist the ODA Lead Administrator in the development, evaluation, and appointment of ODA Unit Members.
• Assist the ODA Lead Administrator in support of FAA OMT audits and the performance of Jamco America ODA self-audits.
• Assist the ODA Lead Administrator in scheduling and convening the Jamco America Safety Review Board. Monitor and maintain records on all reported safety-related and non-compliance issues.
• Prepare certification management reports which include current performance metrics, historical results, budget, forecasts, and/or performance trends.
• Support other external reporting requirements including government surveys, Unit Member annual evaluations, and JSOX/FAA audit requirements.
• Design, implement, and maintain effective internal controls