Individual Aircraft Certification Engineer (IACE) (Principal Engineer)
Core
Manages in-service vehicle airworthiness expertise and approval for structural and system repair solutions, ensuring compliance with aviation authorities for individual aircraft.
Role type
Principal Individual Aircraft Certification Engineer
Builds
Individual aircraft Certificate of Airworthiness (FAA Form 8100-2) and compliance documentation
Domain
Aviation / Aircraft Certification
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Aircraft engineering, certification and qualification requirements, regulatory compliance (FAR 121, EASA CS 25), risk management, technical aircraft interpretation, delegation signatory authority
Preferred skills
Airbus aircraft general knowledge, delegated signatory experience
Technologies
FAA Form 8100-2, EASA CS 25, FAR part 25
Responsibilities
Manage global certification process for deviations and potential issues; coordinate with delivery teams, design offices, and Aviation Authorities; develop certification management tools and risk matrices; establish compliance status with design/operational requirements; sign and release Aircraft Design Declaration (ADD)
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with mentorship
