Chief Engineer

Standard Aero - Springfield, IL

Full-time - Senior

Springfield, IL

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

Build your career with integrity by working at a company that doesn't just treat you like a number. You'll get the tools to do things right in a clean and safe work environment and the trust to fix any issue that comes your way. Work with your team to implement the right processes and practices across our organization to help ensure flight and product efficiency and quality. As the Senior ODA Engineer, you will provide direction and general guidance to product development, cost reduction, competitive defense, and engineering and technology improvements across the organization to support achievement of business objectives. You will provide oversight of the engineering function and ensure that all data and improvements to component repairs and processes meet applicable regulatory requirements. You will also provide a single point of contact and control for the organization on Engineering matters with the Department of Transportation and other regulatory bodies.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute technical activities in accordance with StandardAero's ODA manual and customer requirements.
• Serve as project manager for ODA programs acting as single point of contact for the customer.
• Interface and communicate with StandardAero ODA members, the FAA, vendors and customers as necessary.
• Develop, edit and contribute to supporting documents relating to certification activities.
• Attend project meetings and assume responsibility for assigned action items.
• Develop and execute certification plans to support modification projects.
• Develop and maintain the MDL for STC projects.
• Manage project certification compliance.
• Conduct and coordinate design and program review meetings.
• Mentor on certification requirements, processes and procedures.
• Overall Project Management.
• Assist others within the department as required.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Requirements

• The ODA Administrator must possess demonstrated integrity in their experience with the FAA.
• The ODA Administrator must have technical experience with the functions performed under the ODA and a broad range of management experience.
• Must have at least five years of working experience with the FAA on projects similar to those authorized under the ODA.
• This experience must include various levels of technical airworthiness responsibilities and experience, and management experience in one or more technical disciplines.
• Must have comprehensive knowledge of FAA regulations, policies and procedures applicable to the ODA functions.
• Must have sound judgement and integrity.
• Must have sufficient technical knowledge, training, skill and experience for an STC ODA.
• Experience working with 14 CFR Parts 21, 23, 25, 27 and 29.
• Preference given to candidates with an existing FAA delegation. i.e. DER/DAR.
• Be able to work either alone or as a team to solve problems.
• Must be able to promote a team environment.
• Must be able to work off schedule hours & weekends as required.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical aviation discipline or equivalent directly related work experience.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong organization and planning skills. Must be able to look ahead, anticipate problems and proactively address issues. Must be able to handle multiple projects and multiple deadlines.
• Travel up to 25%.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Healthcare
• 401(k) with 100% company match; up to 5% vested
• Paid Time Off starting on day one
• Bonus opportunities
• Health- & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Learning & Training opportunities