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 : 🔎

The Office of Airworthiness  is in charge of managing product airworthiness. The Office comprises airworthiness engineers and animates the network of airworthiness positions embedded in the Engineering Departments.

Your main responsibilities will be :

• Manage the activities for obtaining and maintaining the Design Organisation Approval

• Prepare and maintain the Ascendance Design Organisation Handbook

• Develop and maintain the airworthiness competence and expertise within the company and nominate staff for the airworthiness roles defined as per DOH provisions

• Manage airworthiness activities related to:

  • Type Certification and Changes to TC (including STC)

  • Approval of Flight Conditions and delivery of Permit to Fly

  • Approval of Operational Suitability Data

  • Noise and environmental certification

  • Continued Airworthiness of the fleet 

• Develop, implement and improve the airworthiness  processes/procedures

The Head of Office of Airworthiness has the authority to liaise with aviation authorities for all airworthiness and DOA topics. Internally, he/she liaises with the Production Organisation  regarding airworthiness. He/she reports to the Engineering Director.

The Head of Office of Airworthiness is nominated by the Head of Design Organisation (HDO) for the HOA function as defined in EASA Part 21.

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 strong experience (20+ years) in aerospace industry with minimum 5 years in an aircraft design organization in an Airworthiness role

• Have a comprehensive understanding of Part 21, Part M & Part 145 and corresponding EASA regulations

• General knowledge of overall aircraft design and design convergence

• An experience of DOA process set up is a plus

• An experience of CS-23 and CS-27 certification requirements 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

• Mercer 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.