Supervisor, In Service Repair Certification

Airbus•Mobile, AL

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

Airbus Commercial Aircraft is looking for a Supervisor of In-service Repair Certification to join our Mobile Engineering Center based in Mobile, AL. In this role you will be responsible to the HO of Airworthiness & Quality to ensure that all Airworthiness aspects of engineering activities are in compliance with applicable EASA and FAA requirements. Primarily, they manage a team of In-service Repair Certification engineers within Airbus Americas Engineering. In particular, their ability to assist the HO of Airworthiness & Quality in the integration of Engineering reporting and accountabilities into the AA region as well as the integration of AAE into the home Engineering functions in Europe is critical to success in this role.

Requirements

Bachelor’s of Science degree in Engineering or relevant field.
20+ years progressive experience in engineering programs related to Commercial Transport Category aircraft
Progressive roles related to aircraft airworthiness certification topics related to product development, major modifications and return to service of fleet aircraft.

Nice To Haves

Master’s of Science degree in Engineering or relevant field.
Experience in a complex, matrix organization

Responsibilities

Overseeing the day-to-day activities of the In-service Repair team, including task assignment, scheduling, delivery and team performance
Responsible for performance of the teams to deliver to schedule, cost and quality
Allocating resources, such as personnel, equipment, and budget.
Identify training needs, providing guidance, and facilitating the professional development of team members
Conduct performance evaluations, provisioning feedback, and addressing performance issues
Facilitate effective communication within the team, with other departments, and with stakeholders
Serve as a member of the Airbus Americas Engineering management team
Support EASA and internal DOA audits
Meet routinely with Airworthiness counterparts in Europe
Focal for Repair design assurance within the airworthiness function of Airbus Americas Engineering
Development and support of strategic projects related to in-service Repair certification in Airbus Americas Engineering
Work closely with Worldwide Airworthiness groups for Aircraft Repairs (1IA) maintaining all Service Level Agreements
Lead and conduct the airworthiness approvals of Airbus products and product changes with the certificating Authority, and validation of these approvals by the importing countries' Authorities.
Manage a varied, multi-ATA and multi-program, subject workload in accordance with Customer Services' sometimes challenging business needs and customers' expectations, while ensuring conformity with certification requirements and DOA processes.
Ensure good communication and exchange with other members of the global Certification Team, and other certification functions to ensure consistency in the Way of Working and certification approach ("Speak One Voice").
Consult, and sometimes challenge, Technical, Change Management, and Certification Specialists to ensure appropriate solutions, particularly to account for the variety of in-service aircraft configurations and aircraft certification to maintain strong competence across this wide domain.
Perform airworthiness approvals in accordance with Airbus Design Organization Approval (DOA) privileges: Repair & Design Approval Form (RDAF) approval

Benefits

Competitive base salary
incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes
retirement savings plan
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)
Paid time off including personal time
holidays
generous paid parental leave program
Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans)
prescription
dental
vision
life
disability
Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”)
other supplemental benefit coverages
Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University
unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path
opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes
national and international mobility