Senior Military Air Certification Consultant
- Bristol Area
- £65,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Location: Bristol
Salary: Up to £65k
Working: Hybrid, 3 daysOur ClientA leading engineering and technical organisation is seeking a Senior Military Air Certification Consultant to provide expert guidance on military aviation certification and airworthiness. The successful candidate will work closely with aerospace and defence stakeholders to ensure compliance with military air system certification processes and regulatory requirements. This role offers the chance to influence safety management and certification strategies within a high-profile environment.Key Responsibilities
- Lead certification management and compliance assurance for military air systems
- Prepare and deliver safety, airworthiness, and technical evaluation documentation
- Develop and implement certification management strategies in line with regulatory frameworks
- Liaise with clients to support aviation certification projects and provide technical expertise
- Ensure adherence to Defence Standards and airworthiness codes throughout project lifecycles
- Extensive knowledge of the Military Air System Certification Process (MACP) and associated regulations
- Proven experience applying ASPIRE, AET Process 08, and MAA regulatory publications (MRP)
- Familiarity with Defence Standard 00-970, Certification Specifications (CS), and Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs)
- Experience managing military aviation hazard and accident risk assessments
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical reporting and stakeholder engagement
- Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status, or working towards this qualification
- Experience in creating airworthiness strategies and certification management plans
- Knowledge of additional Defence Standards such as Def Stan 00-056 is advantageous