Posted Position Title : Head of Certification & Continued Airworthiness

Job Number	1716678
Business	GE Aviation
Business Segment	Aviation
About Us	At GE Aviation, we are imagination at work. Whether we’re manufacturing components for our GenX engines or driving innovation in fuel and noise reduction, the GE Aviation teams are dedicated to turning imaginative ideas into advances in aviation that solve some of the world’s toughest problems. Join us and you’ll find yourself in a dynamic environment where our ongoing, substantial investment in research and development keeps us moving forward and looking ahead. Here you’ll work collaboratively and across functions with the highest caliber talent, utilizing cutting-edge technology and processes. Whether it’s the next generation of ecomagination products or the future of aircraft engines, we’ve got the state-of-the-art resources to make those innovations a reality. If you’re passionate about aviation and looking for a career rich with challenges and unlimited opportunities for growth and advancement, then join GE in reengineering the sky through aviation innovations that will impact the globe for generations to come. GE Aviation Czech (GEAC - www.geaviation.cz) is a business segment of the Business & General Aviation (BGA) division within GE Aviation. GEAC is a recognized leader in the design, development, certification, manufacture service of turboprop engines (M601 & H80). The organization is located in Prague, Czech Republic with more than 1,600 turboprops in service and more than 17 million flight hours to date. GEAC engines have a proven record of performance and reliability in extreme operating conditions, with industry best low maintenance costs. GEAC is an integral part of GE Aviation's legacy of more than a century of turboprop and turboshaft engine manufacture, which includes more than 16,000 engines currently in service and more than 87 million flight hours to date. See what we do in Prague (H80 turboprop engine) ... click here.
Career Level	Experienced
Function	Engineering/Technology
Function Segment	Product Design and Development
Location(s) Where Opening Is Available	Czech Republic
City	Praha
Postal Code	199 02
Relocation Expenses	Yes
Role Summary/Purpose	The Head of Certification & Continued Airworthiness, or in GE terminology the Chief Consulting Engineer (CCE), demonstrates leadership for Airworthiness & Certification and Safety & Reliability for GE Aviation Turboprops business (GE Aviation Czech - GEAC).
Essential Responsibilities	The Head of Certification & Continued Airworthiness (Chief Consulting Engineer for Airworthiness & Certification) leads a team of engineers and support staff at the Prague, Czech Republic facility and reports to the Engineering Director and Head of Design, and dotted line to the global GE Aviation Chief Engineer. The CCE is the Head of Airworthiness in the Design Organization and has the competency to represent GE Aviation Czech during interface with EASA and other agencies concerning all matters related to airworthiness, product certification and protection of the environment. Liaise between the design organization and the Agency with respect to all aspects of Type Investigation; define the certification basis and plan Co-operate with the Agency in developing procedures used for the type certification process Ensure the privileges of the Design Organization are carried out according to the defined procedures: Release certification documents without verification by EASA Classify modifications, repairs and manufacturing concessions of changes and repairs Approve minor modifications, repairs and manufacturing concessions Approve instructions for continued airworthiness (e.g. Service Bulletins) Update and issue the Design Organization Handbook Lead activities related to monitoring, reporting and investigating fleet incidents Ensure compliance to GE Aviation Product Safety Policy Manage the engine technical documentation required according to the ICA Provide consulting service to program managers and other personnel Provide day-to-day leadership for the GEAC Airworthiness and Certification, Safety, and Reliability teams Grow and develop engineering talent to support future products Provide leadership for unyielding compliance and integrity Develop technical and management processes to improve both compliance and productivity
Qualifications/Requirements	Bachelor's degree of Science in Engineering At least 5 years’ experience in design or analysis of gas turbine engines Additional 5 years of technical leadership experience in the area of Airworthiness and Certification under EASA Part 21 Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Desired Characteristics	Masters of Science in Engineering 10 years of technical leadership experience in the area Airworthiness and Certification Ability to lead multi-functional and multi-cultural teams Ability to initiate total quality and change initiatives PLEASE NOTE: Relocation assistance may be offered to chosen candidate FOR GE INTERNAL CANDIDATES: Globally mobile employees (GMEs) will not be able to be considered for this role