Airworthiness Engineer (all gender)

At Ascendance we are building tomorrow’s hybrid-electric aviation with ATEA, a unique Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) aircraft powered by STERNA, our in-house hybrid-electric propulsion system. We focus our efforts in designing an innovative, safe, silent, clean and affordable aircraft that will be able to blend into existing infrastructures and regulations to ease its deployment and maximise social acceptance.

If you are looking for a place where you will have a direct impact on very ambitious products, where you will work close to the hardware and where you can witness the result of your hard work quickly, board ATEA and come fly with us toward the future of aviation!

Your role : 

This position reports to the Head of Airworthiness & Safety and works closely with all departments of the Design Organisation, as well as Manufacturing, Quality and Procurement. It also involves direct interaction with Aviation Authorities (EASA, DGAC, OSAC).

The role takes place in the challenging context of VTOL aircraft certification, with ATEA currently focused on achieving the first flight of its demonstrator.

Your main responsibilities will be : 

• Consolidate the type certification basis, system design certification basis and environmental requirements that will be proposed to EASA

• Support the engineering teams in the interpretation of the requirements and in the preparation of MOCs

• Establish and follow-up the aircraft Compliance Check List (CCL)

• Establish A/C level Plans related to airworthiness demonstration and ensure their consistency with sub-level Plans.

This includes :

• The Plan for the Approval of Flight Conditions and Permit to Fly for ATEA Demonstrator Standard

• The Certification Programme Plan for the ATEA

• Prepare A/C level meetings with EASA and support the DO teams for preparing system level meetings or specific meetings with EASA

• Liaise with the “Integration, Verification & Validation” Department and the Flight Test Organisation

• Ensure that all documents required by EASA and/or DGAC in the frame of Approval of Flight Conditions / Permit to Fly, and in the frame of Type Certification are adequately prepared and that their contents is complete

• Prepare the A/C level summaries gathering all the outcomes of the airworthiness activities defined in the A/C level plans.

Where do we stand? 

Founded on Ascendance's strong values, the whole team is involved in creating both innovative products to decarbonize aviation and an accurate company structure to support its fast development.

Full scale testbenches are ongoing while full scale aircraft development is running at full speed.

Sky's our limit, we are looking forward to the flight test campaign !

The job has been made for you if you have : 

• A minimum of 7 years of experience in airworthiness related activities

• Good knowledge of EASA organization and processes for aircraft Type Certification and Approval of Flight Conditions, and good overview of EASA PART21 regulation

• Hands-on experience of airworthiness compliance demonstration, at least at A/C System  and/or ATA level.

• Hands-on experience of management of relations with Aviation Authorities(EASA)

• Thorough knowledge of EASA Certification Specifications (CS-23 or CS-27 or CS-25 as a minimum) and major Technical Standards applied during Type Certification Process (for instance: DO-160/, DO-178, etc…)

• Knowledge of the overall EASA regulatory environment.

We are meant to work together if you : 

• Are sensitive to the climate change impacts

• Put the safety of passengers as first priority

• Have ability to work autonomously with a drive for initiative related to the start-up environment

• Have ability to coordinate activities and engage people

• Are rigorous and delivery-oriented

• Are a real team player who wants to build a big success story with us

• Are passionate about new tech and their challenges in terms of safety and airworthiness.

What we offer  : 

• Career booster: versatility, training opportunities, internal mobility

• Health insurance

• Restaurant tickets

• Holiday pay bonus

• Public transportation allowance

• Teleworking policy

• A flexible working environment

• Company events.

Recruitment process :🕐 

• Application evaluations (CVs….)

• Talent Interview

• Technical Interview

• Meet others Ascenders 

• Reference check.

Non-discrimination and diversity are our priorities. AFT is open to hire personalities with their own differences.