Senior Military Air Certification Consultant

Senior Military Airworthiness Consultant

Job Title: Senior Military Airworthiness Consultant
Location: Bristol
Salary: Up to £65k
Working: Hybrid, 3 days
 
Our Client

A 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 
Experience

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 
Qualifications

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 
If you are an experienced military air certification professional ready to take on a pivotal role in aerospace safety and compliance, please apply promptly to be considered.
 
Keywords: Military Air Certification, Airworthiness, MACP, ASPIRE Process, AET Process 08, MAA Regulatory Publications, Defence Standards, Safety Management, Aerospace Compliance, Certification Management
 
Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to a number of high technology industries. We thank you for your interest in this vacancy. If you don't hear from us within 7 working days please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You are of course free to resubmit your CV/details in the future and we shall assess your suitability at that time.
 
Due to the nature of work undertaken at our client's site, incumbents of these positions are required to meet special nationality rules and therefore these vacancies are only open to sole British Citizens. Applicants who meet this criteria will also be required to undergo security clearance vetting, if not already security cleared to a minimum SC level.
 
This is a permanent position