Careers at NAT

Northern Airborne Technology Ltd. is a Kelowna, BC, Canada based manufacturer of specialized airborne communications equipment used primarily in helicopter and fixed wing aircraft applications. Our products are exported around the world. We offer challenging work opportunities and comprehensive benefits which include profit sharing and a pension plan.

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Title: Certification Engineer (Avionics)

Reports to: Certification Manager

Salary Range: Dependent Upon Qualifications

DESCRIPTION:
The Certification Engineer, reporting to the Certification Manager, is responsible for engineering and administrative activities in support of avionics equipment and installation approvals through Transport Canada and other aviation regulatory authorities.

The Certification Engineer shall be prepared to become a Designated Engineer (DE) within the NAT Design Approval Organization (DAO), and assume the responsibilities associated with appointment as a DE in accordance with Transport Canada Airworthiness Manual Chapter 505.

REQUIREMENTS:
• BSc. in electrical or electronics engineering from a recognized University, or be registered or eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer in British Columbia.
• A minimum of six years experience in avionics equipment or installation engineering design and certification.
• A thorough knowledge gained through working experience of Transport Canada and FAA regulations, standards and advisories applicable to avionics equipment approvals (e.g. Technical Standard Order approvals) and installation approvals (e.g. Supplemental Type Certificates).

DUTIES:
• Provide guidance to NAT designers and engineers to ensure designs are in compliance with applicable certification standards
• Liaise with TC, customers, and development partner companies on certification aspects of NAT products; • Prepare avionics hardware certification compliance documentation, and perform functions of Designated Engineer (Avionics) within the NAT DAO
• Witness avionics equipment performance and environmental qualification tests;
• Prepare avionics product and installation certification compliance documentation;
• Attend briefings and meetings with Transport Canada and other aviation regulatory authorities as required to discuss certification aspects of NAT avionics products and their installation;
• Review any in-service product deficiencies and prepare corrective action plans as necessary in coordination with Transport Canada.

Please forward resumes to:
Human Resources Manager
Northern Airborne Technology Ltd.
1925 Kirschner Road
Kelowna, B.C. Canada V1Y 4N7
Fax (250) 762-3374
E-mail: jobs@natech.com

(Fax or e-mail only; no phone calls please.)