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Airworthiness Engineer


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"Cascade Aerospace is one of Canada's leading specialty aerospace and defence contractors - a place where we do cool things for great customers!" We invite you to consider a career with us - come, experience our creative, innovative, and performance-based company!
 

Job Description

The Airworthiness Engineer reports directly to the Director Airworthiness, Quality & Safety. Primary work is in support of the Department of National Defence (DND) CC130H Primary Air Vehicle (PAV) Accredited Technical Organization (ATO) and Transport Canada Design Approval Organization (DAO) 90-V-01.

Working in conjunction with other Engineering specialty groups, the Airworthiness Engineer is responsible to research and prepare regulatory compliance engineering documentation to support both Civil and Military contractual deliverables, conduct airworthiness monitoring, surveillance duties and detailed risk assessments, flight test readiness audits, support special purpose flight permits and provide support functions to the Airworthiness Control Committee (ACC). Additional duties may include direct support to design, analysis and test teams.

Major Responsibilities & Duties

Strive to consistently act in a manner in which reflects Cascade Aerospace’s culture and values:

  • Complete work on time, and in the highest attainable quality
  • Treat customers and co-workers with sensitivity and respect
  • Assist internal and external customers in fulfilling their responsibilities
  • Enhance existing skills and develop new skills through continuous learning

 

Be familiar with and ensure that all workplace conduct is in accordance with Cascade Aerospace’s Human Resources safety and security policies and procedures.
 

Analyze/validate the regulatory aspects and deliverables associated to aircraft repair designs, modification designs and other design changes throughout the product life cycle:

  • Research and recommend scope and depth of applicable standards of airworthiness
  • Participate in the development and validation of engineering designs and substantiating data for compliance to the standards of airworthiness
  • Liaise with the airworthiness authority in order to develop certification requirements and data necessary to demonstrate compliance
  • Effectively communicate with multiple program stakeholders, engineering specialty groups, flight test teams to support mission-ready aircraft and the safety of aircrew and passengers

 

Perform other duties as required.

Core Skills

  • Excellent communication skills: verbal and written

  • Demonstrated skills in engineering design and analysis in their engineering discipline

  • Ability to work effectively with design teams and project management personnel

  • Organizational management in advanced technology

Education

  • B.Sc. in Aerospace / Mechanical / Electrical Engineering

Experience

  • 0 - 4 years’ experience in an aerospace or mechanical engineering environment
  • Ideal candidate will have worked in aircraft design, testing and certification; or equivalent engineering experience developing regulatory compliance documentation in a government-regulated industry (marine, transportation, flight safety, etc.)
  • Entry level candidates will need to show Capstone projects and documented evidence of performance requirements development and compliance
  • Expertise in the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CAR 521) or the DND Technical Airworthiness Manual considered an asset
  • Experience within the CAF considered an asset

Compensation Data

Reasons To Apply

  • Employee retention and engagement is important to Cascade; we value our employees.
  • Comprehensive benefits package provided. Extended benefits and the Employee Resilience Program (all 100% paid by Cascade) are offered after 3 months of employment and Pension matching after 6 months.
  • ATO (Approved Training Organization) provides endorsement (type) training & development.
  • Company-wide social events and family functions throughout the year.
  • Relocation Package available for qualifying candidates.

About Cascade

Cascade Aerospace Inc. is a dynamic, privately-held Canadian specialty aerospace and defence contractor focused on providing long-term integrated aircraft support programs for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), military, government and commercial customers.

 

All employees are encouraged to realize their true potential and play an active role in fostering an environment of safety, quality, customer satisfaction and continuous improvement. We are a diverse organization that strives to be respectful and inclusive of everyone and to treat employees fairly and equally.

 

At Cascade Aerospace we strongly believe in the value of teaming - with our employees, our customers, our suppliers, and our communities. It is by "Teaming with the best" and working collaboratively with our many partners that we are able to offer custom-tailored solutions for each customer's unique requirements. Our value proposition is that we build enduring customer relationships, and our strategic focus is customer satisfaction. It is a driver in all our decisions. 

 

Cascade Aerospace is committed to the principle of Employment Equity. Creating an environment where diverse perspectives are valued begins with self-declaration. Count yourself in and self-declare by identifying which employment equity group(s) you belong to. In order to self-declare, please ensure to indicate this in your application, cover letter, or resume. 

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