Certification EngineerJob Ref #: SA-107Industry: AviationJob Type: PermanentPositions Available: 2Job DescriptionOVERALL PURPOSEEvaluation/assessment and verification of compliance with design and production standards for the issuance of type certificates, conduct type acceptance, approve changes in type design (modifications) and major repairs in accordance with approved procedures, approve and oversight design organisations, conduct engineering inspections, approve parts and appliances for use in aircraft, analyse aerodynamic performance on aircraft, conduct airworthiness assurance of issuance of experimental certificate, issue noise certificates, conduct engineering research including any ad hoc projects and also make recommendations on processing of applications and certificates.Coordinates, and conducts oversight on the design, development, and installation of aircraft systems, components, etc to establish grounds for airworthiness certificationSite visit and InspectionsPlan and execute site engineering inspections and witness tests as demanded by the project to verify and ensure compliance with design and related certification standards. Perform facility audits for the issue, amendment, and renewal of design organisation approvals. Perform surveillance/oversight and safety inspections on approved design organisation.Aircraft certificationConduct type certificate, acceptance/validation of foreign aircraft, technical standard order authorisation, environmental certification (noise) and any other aircraft certification and safety related assessment.Aircraft design changesConduct type certificate, acceptance/validation of foreign aircraft, technical standard order authorisation, environmental certification (noise) and any other aircraft certification and safety related assessment.Research and review proposalsRevision or updates of related materials as per allocated portfolio/responsibilities. Proactively research, develop, and propose specific standards, guidance material, notices, application forms, checklist, letters, certificates, regulations as assigned by the manager.Documentation ReviewReview all relevant documentation in relation to all activities within the position function in terms of legislative requirements, procedures, guidance material, etc.Cost RecoveryEnsure completed projects have been appropriately invoiced and verified.Job RequirementsQualificationMinimum Engineering diploma (Electrical, Mechanical, Aeronautical) Ideal Engineering degree (Electrical, Mechanical, Aeronautical)Experience5 Years - Aircraft Systems/Flight Test Engineer, CAA Airworthiness/Manufacturing Inspector, Aircraft design or manufacturing environmentClosing date: 24 August 2023All SACAA appointments are subject to S98 of the Civil Aviation Act, 13 of 2009 and all successful candidates will be subjected to security vetting. Employment Equity candidates will be prioritised in line with Employment Equity Plan. If you have not heard from the SACAA 90 days after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.#J-18808-Ljbffr