Deputy Head of Office of Airworthiness (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 : 🔎

Directly reporting to the Head of Airworthiness & Safety Office, you will support him/her in her  roles and responsibilities of the Head of Office of Airworthiness (HOA) in the frame of ATEA Type Certification.

As deputy Head of Office of Airworthiness, your main responsibilities will be : 

• develop airworthiness processes, prepare and follow their implementation within Ascendance in collaboration with the Quality Department

• prepare and update  the Design Organisation Handbook

• liaise with EASA for the DOA investigation

• discuss internally and with EASA for the establishment and interpretation of applicable technical requirements

• internally follow the execution of Certification Plans and the on-time delivery of compliance documents

• coordinate activities with EASA Program Certification Manager as needed

• coordinate internally the issuance of operational Manuals and Instructions for Continued Airworthiness submitted to EASA approval

• Interface with DGAC for topics relevant to NAA competence.

Where do we stand? 

Founded on Ascendance 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 strong experience (15+ years) in aerospace industry with minimum 5 years in an Office of Airworthiness with a role related to aircraft type certification activities or major change approval activities.

• Have a comprehensive understanding of EASA Part 21 and of EASA initial airworthiness processes, including Subpart J related to Design Organisation Approval

• General knowledge of overall aircraft design and operations,

• An experience of DOA process set up is a plus

• An experience of CS-23 or CS-27 certification requirements is a plus

• An experience of TC validation is a plus.

We are meant to work together if you : 💚

• You are willing to contribute to the development of the company 

• You want to impact the future of aviation and lead the transition

• You want to face complex but thrilling challenges

• You like to work in a dynamic environment 

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

• You are curious and eager to learn.

What we offer : 

• Career booster: versatility, training opportunities, internal mobility

• Alan health insurance

• Restaurant tickets

• Holiday pay bonus

• Teleworking policy

• Public transport allowance

• 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.