Certification and Safety

Join the Certification and Safety Team!
Location: Japan
Salary: Dependent on Experience 

Job Description:
Are you a skilled certification expert eager to be a part of a pioneering team in Japan's thriving automotive and aerospace innovation hub? We have multiple exciting opportunities for individuals with a passion for cutting-edge technology and a commitment to achieving program objectives. Join us at SkyDrive as a Certification & Safety Manager or Team Member for the Air Mobility Division and contribute to the successful certification of our range of certified eVTOLs in the Advanced Air Mobility ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities:

Certification & Safety Manager:
1.   Support the Head of Certification in building a capable certification team and strategy to achieve type certification for SkyDrive manned air mobility platforms.
2.   Act as the main point of contact for all certification discussions outside Japan (e.g., FAA, EASA, etc.) and ensure harmonization and effective knowledge sharing across the SkyDrive certification team.
3.   Work closely with the Head of Certification, all relevant SkyDrive teams (certification, engineering, supply chain, etc.), and regulators to agree on certification bases for SkyDrive vehicles and propose and negotiate means of compliance.
4.   Support SkyDrive in discussions with regulators on special conditions, method of compliance selection, and all other issues relevant to achieving certification goals.
5.   Actively contribute (author, collaborate, and/or review) to the preparation of certification-related materials for SkyDrive vehicles and systems, including certification plans, whitepapers, flight test plans, and issue papers.
6.   Support certification activities across the full lifecycle and help define certification program plans, milestones, resource profiles, budget allocation, etc., and take responsibility for meeting the certification targets defined.
7.   Develop relationships to ensure certification considerations feed into the engineering work (hardware and software).
8.   Actively engage with regulator round-table discussions and standards bodies meetings to ensure SkyDrive is well represented and has the latest information regarding eVTOL certification issues.
9.   Support the Head of Certification in building a network of DERs (or equivalent) and coordinating their input to ensure successful type certification across multiple regulators.
10. Oversee all safety-related tools, processes, and mechanisms. Evaluate safety analysis at the aircraft level and at the systems level, suggest corrective actions where required, and lead the safety requirements gathering for certification. Act as a safety expert for certification matters.
 
Certification & Safety Team Members:
·      Collaborate with the Certification & Safety Manager and the certification team to support the successful certification of SkyDrive manned air mobility platforms.
·      Assist in various certification-related tasks, including discussions with external regulators, means of compliance development, and preparation of certification materials.
·      Contribute to safety analysis at the aircraft and systems level and suggest corrective actions as required.
·      Work closely with the certification team to meet certification targets and milestones.
 
Why Join Us:
·      Be part of a dynamic team at the forefront of eVTOL technology in Japan's innovation hub.
·      Play a pivotal role in achieving type certification for cutting-edge air mobility platforms.
·      Enjoy a vibrant work environment in the heart of Japan. 

This company is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. They do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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