The Avionics/Electrical Engineer – Authorized Person reports directly to the Director of Engineering. Matters related to Transport Canada (TC) delegate functions will be overseen by the Head of Airworthiness.
Core Competencies
 

• Advanced understanding of Aircraft Certification Requirements
• Experience with Aircraft Safety Analysis
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Effective use of aerospace/mechanical engineering principles
• Engineering decision-making and judgement
• Critical thinking and risk management
• Problem solving and mathematical reasoning       
• Effective planning and project organizing
• Computer literacy with Microsoft Office and AutoCAD and SolidWorks

 
Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for certification of avionics/electrical equipment and systems in Part 23/25/27/29 aircraft.
• Make findings of compliance against avionics/electrical certification standards within the TC scope of delegation.
• Review and approve design, operation, and engineering documents.
• Conduct Engineering Conformity Inspections.
• Witness ground and flight certification tests.
• Ensure all design and administrative paperwork related to project certification is maintained in accordance with the company DAPM and Engineering Procedures Manual.
• Liaise with TC and/or foreign CAA staff as required.
• Liaise with customers and suppliers as the technical contact when required.
• Support other departments such as MRO, Avionics, Sales, and Customer Support.
• Mentor junior design/engineering staff to assist their knowledge and skills growth.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Engineering or Head of Airworthiness.

 
Key Performance Indicators

• Adherence to regulatory requirements and company policies. 
• Maintenance of the necessary knowledge and technical competency required to carry out assigned tasks.
• Ability to communicate effectively and constructively with colleagues and customers.
• Ability to maintain a high level of productivity without sacrificing quality.
• Ability to demonstrate good judgment and decision making.
• Ability to identify, analyze, and solve technical and regulatory problems.
• Ability to project a professional appearance and demeanor in all interactions and represent the company in a positive light. 
• Ability to manage project tasks in a logical and organized fashion with clear documentation.

 
Qualifications

• Currently, or within the previous 12 months, hold a TC airworthiness delegation (AP within another company or DAR) and be eligible to be delegated as an avionics/electrical AP within the Avmax DAO.
• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace or electrical engineering (other qualifications may be considered).
• Advanced job-related degrees an asset.
• P. Eng or equivalent in a related engineering field preferred.
• Possess a strong knowledge of aircraft certification procedures.
• Possess a strong knowledge of avionics and electrical systems.
• Familiar with FAR part 23 and 25 aircraft. Part 27 and 29 helicopters is an asset.
• Must be computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Office suite. CAD software is an asset (AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks preferred).
• Willing to travel domestically and internationally for work.
• Must be able to effectively communicate in English (both written and verbal).

 
Experience

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a TC delegate person.
• Minimum 7 years of aircraft certification experience with responsibilities covering the design and certification of avionics/electrical modifications.
• Minimum 10 years of related aviation engineering experience, preference given to those with recent experience with Part 25 aircraft.
• Demonstrated capability and competency in field of expertise.

Avionics/Electrical Engineer - Calgary, AB
Salary: $110,000 - $125,000 DOE
Relocation Offered
Reporting
 

Employment Type:	Full Time
Location:	Calgary , AB , Canada
Experience Required:	Mid-Senior Level
Date Published:	08 Oct 2019