Aircraft certification lead - ETOPS

Company: Tanisha Systems
Location: Everett
Posted on: February 1, 2025

Job Description:

Role :- Aircraft certification lead - ETOPS

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Location :- Everett, WA
Type :- Full Time


Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Aircraft ETOPS (Extended Operations) Certification Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring compliance with international aviation regulations and requirements related to ETOPS for commercial aircraft. This includes preparing documentation, conducting analyses, liaising with regulatory authorities, and supporting the certification process to ensure the aircraft meets all necessary standards for extended operations over water or remote areas.

Job Description
ETOPS Certification Compliance:
Manage and coordinate the certification of aircraft for ETOPS operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory bodies such as the FAA, EASA, and other aviation authorities.
Prepare and submit necessary documentation for ETOPS approvals, including certification plans, compliance checklists, and detailed reports.
Collaborate with the aircraft manufacturer and other stakeholders to ensure that all design, maintenance, and operational procedures align with ETOPS requirements.
Risk Analysis and Safety Assessments:
Conduct ETOPS-related risk analysis and safety assessments for aircraft systems, performance, and maintenance programs.
Evaluate aircraft systems' redundancy and reliability to ensure they meet the specific ETOPS requirements for extended flight durations.
Analyse and address any potential safety concerns related to ETOPS operations and recommend corrective actions or system modifications.
Regulatory Liaison and Documentation:
Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory authorities during the ETOPS certification process.
Work with local and international regulatory agencies to ensure all certification criteria are met and that all necessary approvals are obtained in a timely manner.
Prepare and manage the submission of required reports, documentation, and amendments related to ETOPS compliance.
Operational Support:
Provide ongoing support to the flight operations and maintenance teams to ensure that ETOPS requirements are integrated into the aircraft's operating procedures and maintenance programs.
Review flight logs, performance data, and maintenance records to ensure continued compliance with ETOPS requirements.
Recommend improvements to ETOPS-related processes and systems to enhance safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
Qualifications:

Education:
Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.

Experience:
Minimum of 15 years of experience in aviation certification, preferably in aircraft ETOPS certification processes.
Participation in past "Early ETOPS" certification efforts
In-depth knowledge of aviation regulations, particularly 14CFR Part 25 Appendix K ETOPS.
Experience with aircraft systems, reliability assessments, and maintenance programs related to extended operations.

Required Skills:
Regulatory Experience (FAA/EASA Interaction, Compliance/Non-compliance, ETOPS familiarity)
Strong knowledge of Aircraft Systems, Flight Test Experience and Certification Experience
Change Process/DAE Knowledge, Safety Experience (FTA, Safety assessment/review, COSP process)
Human Factors, Maintenance Operations and Crew Operations Experience.

About Tanisha Systems, Inc.

Tanisha Systems, founded in 2002 in Massachusetts-USA, is a leading provider of Custom Application Development and end-to-end IT Services to clients globally. We use a client-centric engagement model that combines local on-site and off-site resources with the cost, global expertise and quality advantages of off-shore operations. We deliver Custom Application Development, Application Modernization, Business Process Outsourcing and Professional IT Services from office locations in USA and *.
Tanisha Systems services clients in Government, Banking & Financial Markets, Insurance, Healthcare, Retail & Consumer Goods, Energy & Utilities, Life Sciences, Telecom, Manufacturing and Transportation Industries around the globe. Our engagement model provides a flexible operational environment that empowers our clients with the right levels of control.

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