Capt. Geoffrey Thorpe
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Light and Sporty Guy
For the past year, I have been working with a plastics manufacturing company that is seeking to branch out into aerospace applications. With their expertise in formulating new plastic blends and their experience in manufacturing techniques we see many opportunities for aftermarket (and perhaps OEM) products to improve aircraft utility and performance.
Our first planned product is designed to address a performance deficiency found in many aircraft – specifically: insufficient useful capacity (people and baggage) with full fuel. One reason for this lack of capability is, quite simply, oversized fuel tanks. When the fuel tank is too large, the weight of the excess fuel takes away from cabin load and reduces the perceived value of the aircraft.
To solve this problem, we have developed small, fuel proof, plastic balls that will fit through the filler neck of a fuel tank and reduce the overall fuel capacity. This allows for an increase the weight you can carry in the cabin with full fuel. We believe that we are able to demonstrate that the balls will be durable and not have a detrimental effect on fuel tanks (rigid or bladder), but we are lacking in expertise in the STC process. We are looking to bring someone onto the team with the necessary qualifications and are looking for recommendations.
We are looking for an energetic, self-starter to fill the position of Aircraft Certification Engineer. This individual will work as part of a team coordinating FAA, ODA, and OCD managed certification projects and personnel to maintain a predefined certification schedule and lead the process of obtaining FAA certification and validation through EASA, ANAC, TCCA, NFW, and other Certification Authorities.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Serve as liaison with ODA UM’s, DER's, DAR’s, YGTBFSM, and the FAA to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and policy for airworthiness and supplemental type certification
Interface with Engineering, Program Management, Quality, and Production departments
Develop, compile, and/or coordinate internal and external resources to assist in the development of data to support the certification activities with items such as Project Specific Certification Plans, Conformity Inspection Plans, Test Plans, Test Reports, Instructions for Continued Airworthiness, EWIS Zonal Analysis, Cartoons for Cube Farm Walls, Functional Hazard Assessments, System Safety Assessments, and Request for Conformities for STC data packages
Work closely with Quality Assurance (QA) during the conformity process
Track the conformity progress for all projects
Verify compliance has been met for applicable FAR’s per the agreed upon PSCP WTF for this project
Generate and maintain a master certification schedule for the project and keep company management aware of the project status and key deadlines
Job Requirements
Language Skills:
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English and/or Etruscan
Have excellent written and interpersonal communications skills, well versed in the art and science of sarcasm.
Ability to speak effectively before imaginary employees of the organization
Be able to fluently argue Newton vs. Bernoulli
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Underwater Basket, or Aerospace Engineering preferred
In depth knowledge of 14 CFR Parts 21, 23, 25, 27, and 29 required
Prior aircraft certification experience desired
Minimum of five (5) years experience with FAA regulations, procedures, arguing in circles, and the STC process required
FAA Designated Engineering Representative or ODA Unit Member status a plus
Proficient using the Microsoft Office software suite (at least as well as a typical 6th grader)
You aren’t actually reading this, are you?
Knowledge of applications like or similar to Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Project and/or Smartsheet helpful
Excellent organization and communication skills with a great attention to detail
Ability to maintain accurate and/or creative up-to-date certification records
Ability to develop and deliver presentations to a group without vomiting.
Possess a high degree of self-medication
Ability to work with both internal and external customers in a multi-tasking environment
Our first planned product is designed to address a performance deficiency found in many aircraft – specifically: insufficient useful capacity (people and baggage) with full fuel. One reason for this lack of capability is, quite simply, oversized fuel tanks. When the fuel tank is too large, the weight of the excess fuel takes away from cabin load and reduces the perceived value of the aircraft.
To solve this problem, we have developed small, fuel proof, plastic balls that will fit through the filler neck of a fuel tank and reduce the overall fuel capacity. This allows for an increase the weight you can carry in the cabin with full fuel. We believe that we are able to demonstrate that the balls will be durable and not have a detrimental effect on fuel tanks (rigid or bladder), but we are lacking in expertise in the STC process. We are looking to bring someone onto the team with the necessary qualifications and are looking for recommendations.
We are looking for an energetic, self-starter to fill the position of Aircraft Certification Engineer. This individual will work as part of a team coordinating FAA, ODA, and OCD managed certification projects and personnel to maintain a predefined certification schedule and lead the process of obtaining FAA certification and validation through EASA, ANAC, TCCA, NFW, and other Certification Authorities.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Serve as liaison with ODA UM’s, DER's, DAR’s, YGTBFSM, and the FAA to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and policy for airworthiness and supplemental type certification
Interface with Engineering, Program Management, Quality, and Production departments
Develop, compile, and/or coordinate internal and external resources to assist in the development of data to support the certification activities with items such as Project Specific Certification Plans, Conformity Inspection Plans, Test Plans, Test Reports, Instructions for Continued Airworthiness, EWIS Zonal Analysis, Cartoons for Cube Farm Walls, Functional Hazard Assessments, System Safety Assessments, and Request for Conformities for STC data packages
Work closely with Quality Assurance (QA) during the conformity process
Track the conformity progress for all projects
Verify compliance has been met for applicable FAR’s per the agreed upon PSCP WTF for this project
Generate and maintain a master certification schedule for the project and keep company management aware of the project status and key deadlines
Job Requirements
Language Skills:
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English and/or Etruscan
Have excellent written and interpersonal communications skills, well versed in the art and science of sarcasm.
Ability to speak effectively before imaginary employees of the organization
Be able to fluently argue Newton vs. Bernoulli
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Underwater Basket, or Aerospace Engineering preferred
In depth knowledge of 14 CFR Parts 21, 23, 25, 27, and 29 required
Prior aircraft certification experience desired
Minimum of five (5) years experience with FAA regulations, procedures, arguing in circles, and the STC process required
FAA Designated Engineering Representative or ODA Unit Member status a plus
Proficient using the Microsoft Office software suite (at least as well as a typical 6th grader)
You aren’t actually reading this, are you?
Knowledge of applications like or similar to Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Project and/or Smartsheet helpful
Excellent organization and communication skills with a great attention to detail
Ability to maintain accurate and/or creative up-to-date certification records
Ability to develop and deliver presentations to a group without vomiting.
Possess a high degree of self-medication
Ability to work with both internal and external customers in a multi-tasking environment
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