Member Certification Manager jobs in Delaware

Job Description

SUMMARY

Direct, lead, and manage the daily activities of the Certification and Technical Publications groups. Lead and mentor the staff in the development of technical documentation, certification plans, compliance checklists, and conformity plans for submittal to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) or Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) Administrator.  Ensure critical evaluation of each project plan and associated means to compliance to maximize leverage of all FAA guidance and accepted methods of compliance.   Challenge the status quo to develop new methods of compliance where applicable without impacting safety.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Establish and foster a cooperative relationship with regulatory authorities.
• Approach certification with a desire to support development of creative means to compliance without impacting safety.
• Establish processes within Technical Publications to encourage and maintain first time quality of publications.
• Monitor both departments ensuring efficient time management and project scheduling.
• Identify and mentor exceptional talent with an eye to developing internal UM candidates.
• Partner with the ODA to develop and implement a training regimen to realize tangible internal UM development progress.
• Delegate tasks and accountability, establish work schedules, supervise staff and monitor and evaluate performance of direct reports.
• Assist the VP in providing guidance when required to engineering during design efforts to ensure regulatory compliance is shown at initial release.
• Partner with engineering leadership to develop and implement various reference guides or procedures to assist engineers with understanding the meaning of and determining regulatory compliance.
• Partner with the Program Management organization to ensure visibility of all departmental demands.  Ensure performance to budget and schedule.
• Anticipate certification activity that require FAA direct input and ensure these activities remain off the critical path to project completion.
• Assist as required to support the completion of certification plans, compliance checklists, drawing lists and all other certification related documentation necessary for issuance of ODA certification approvals of assigned projects.
• Responsible for engaging appropriate technical resources to support and/or develop corporate policies, procedures, and strategies for complying with FAA and other certification authorities’ requirements.
• Complete initial / recurrent training requirements in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Lead, manage and directly supervise all assigned staff members.
• Manage and coordinate the work plan for the assigned staff; set departmental goals; assign work activities, projects and programs; monitor workflow; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures.
• Be accountable for departmental labor budgets and the activities, workflow, work schedules, attendance, and compliance with safety standards and policies for all assigned staff.
• Participate in candidate selection; provide training, motivation, and evaluation of assigned personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; review work output; coach employees to correct deficiencies; promote career development; initiate disciplinary and termination procedures.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES 

The individual employed in this position is expected to dress appropriately (determined by area in which their work is performed), report to work on time, have excellent work habits, and have a cooperative and positive attitude in the work setting; exhibits respect and professionalism when interacting with customers, and all employees; must adhere to company policies, procedures and safety standards. 

QUALIFICATIONS   

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related curriculum, or an equivalent combination of degree and eight (8) to ten (10) years’ experience with certification methods or processes.  Experience leading Technical Publications activities, if not in a direct role.
• Experience in ODA process environment.
• Detailed understanding of procedures used in design data approval of major repairs and alterations.
• Demonstrated experience working new or amended Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) programs, minimum 5 years.
• An established strong working relationship with the FAA and / or other regulatory agencies preferred. 
• Experience in mentoring or leading a team in a project assignment.
• Knowledge of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR).
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be detail oriented with the ability to multi-task.
• Ability and willingness to work extended hours, when needed. 

LANGUAGE SKILLS 

• Read, write and understand the English language.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS 

• Current FAA Designated Engineering Representative (DER), ODA Unit member, or Designated Airworthiness Representative (DAR) a plus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Standard safety precautions are required in all areas where hazardous conditions exist. 

TRAVEL

• Occasional travel may be required; the employee filling this position must be willing to travel on short notice and possibly for extended periods.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The following work environment and characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 

• Standard office environments. 
• Exposure to noise, smells, dust and fumes typically associated in an aviation environment.
• Close proximity to several industrial hazards including electrical, mechanical and chemical.

SAFETY STATEMENT

All employees have a responsibility to cooperate in promoting and maintaining a safe and healthy work environment, to take reasonable care of their own health and safety and to encourage the health and safety of all other team members. 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.   They are not intended to be an exhaustive description of all work requirements and responsibilities.  The job description does not constitute an employment contract and is subject to change as needed.