Join Our Team: Airworthiness Engineer - Type Certification

Welcome to AALTO, where we're blazing a trail to an extraordinary future! We're not just rewriting the rulebook; we're rewriting the skies themselves, propelling HAPS technology to unprecedented heights.

Imagine an aircraft soaring above 60,000 feet, powered by sunlight and flying for months above traditional air traffic. That's us, AALTO, world-leaders in High-Altitude Platform Station (HAPS) technology, with our 100% solar-electric, world-record-breaking HAPS aircraft. But that's just the beginning! We're on the verge of becoming the global leader in HAPS Connectivity as a Service (CaaS), connecting diverse needs in the Mobile and Satellite Network Operator market. We connect the various demands of our customers, whether it's for rural connectivity, overlay capacity, disaster recovery, or new service provision. Plus, we're opening doors in revolutionizing Earth observation, tracking, and communications, while operating a carbon-neutral HAPS fleet.

Join us in this exhilarating journey at AALTO, where you won't just be part of a team; you'll be part of an eclectic, passionate group of visionaries shaping the future and pushing boundaries in the stratosphere. Ready to rewrite history with us? AALTO is not just creating an aircraft; we're shaping a future of boundless possibilities.

Job Purpose:

As an Airworthiness Engineer specializing in Type Certification, you will play a pivotal role in our mission to ensure the airworthiness of our aircraft and achieve Type Certification. Working closely with our Head of Initial Airworthiness and Safety Engineers, you will provide critical support by delivering the necessary data sets and documents. Your contributions will be essential to maintaining safety and regulatory compliance throughout our product modification process.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of UK CAA (EASA/FAA/DAOS) DOA and POA regulations.

• Monitor the air product modification process from an Airworthiness perspective.

• Skillfully interpret airworthiness requirements prior to release.

• Understand Certification basis requirements, including CRI and MOC processes.

• Collaborate on co-ordinating Type Certificate Datasheets and revisions with the UK CAA.

• Liaise effectively with various internal functional areas (Design, Safety, Configuration, Production).

• Coordinate Flight clearance requirements when flying under DOA conditions.

• Manage safety risks on behalf of the Head of Initial Airworthiness.

• Ensure airworthiness records and data are maintained in accordance with regulatory requirements.

• Provide support for Design Review meetings.

• Uphold product design activities to meet regulatory and corporate requirements.

Experience/Qualifications:

• Practical experience working in a UK CAA/EASA Part 21J environment.

• Strong understanding of Type Certification requirements.

• Working knowledge of Part 21J, CS Regulations, and SC requirements.

• Strong knowledge in at least one of the following areas: Mechanical Systems, Electrical Systems/Avionics, Software.

In addition to salary, we offer:

• Rewarding Excellence: Benefit from our short-term incentive plan that rewards your hard work and dedication.

• Enjoy Your Time Off: Benefit from 25 days of holiday to relax and recharge.

• Stay Healthy: We’ve got your health covered with private medical insurance, along with dental and optical cash back.

• Secure Your Future: Take advantage of our personal pension plan to ensure a comfortable retirement.

• Peace of Mind: Our income protection and life assurance schemes are there to support you when you need it most.

• We Care About You: Our employee assistance programme is always available to provide the support you need.

• Perks Galore: Enjoy a range of employee discounts via Perkbox, because you deserve a treat!

• Go Green: Join our cycle to work scheme or take advantage of our car salary sacrifice scheme. It’s all about making your commute easier and more sustainable

AALTO HAPS Ltd. is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.

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Department

Product R&D

Locations

Farnborough

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