Overview

About us

WHO WE ARE

We design today and we will build and operate tomorrow a fleet of airships, the LCA60T, intended for cargo transport. Capable of loading and unloading up to 60 tons of cargo (wood, wind turbine blades, containers, mobile hospitals, etc.) in hovering flight, with a reduced environmental footprint, this transport system is unprecedented.

At FLYING WHALES, we have a bold vision that brings together more than 170 pioneers and about 40 partner companies. These pioneers of the 21st century, men and women, bring their desire, their passion and their know-how every day to give birth to a new transportation solution, but also to an idea. The idea that societies must be able to continue to create links in order to develop.

This is the mission that FLYING WHALES has set itself: to open up isolated regions in the world while helping to reduce CO2 emissions in the transport sector thanks to a low-carbon aircraft.

 

Would you like to help us write one of the pages of aeronautics history?  Here is the pioneer we are looking for:

 

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We are looking for an AIRWORTHINESS ENGINEER, specialized on Structure (Airframe + sub-structural elements).

Mission

YOUR MISSIONS:

Under the direction of the Airworthiness Leader, the Airworthiness Engineer is in charge of the following activities:

  • Acting as certification focal point for internal and external bodies for the specific domain that he/she is assigned as Airworthiness Engineer.

  • Ensure all certification activities are completed appropriately and certification documents are prepared so as to be ready for airworthiness release.

  • Participate in preparation of the certification basis, certification plans and CRIs for his/her domain.

  • Ensure the adequacy and consistency of the information used in order to demonstrate compliance.

  • Review and check that the compliance demonstration documents, manuals and any other document subject to authority approval are prepared in compliance with the certification and environmental protection requirements. Ensure that certification documents are accepted by certification authority.

  • Support the organization of panel meetings and keep minutes of meetings as well as ensure timely closure of action items initiated in those meetings.

  • Assist CVEs in their works and work in close cooperation.

  • Assist Project Certification Coordinator in his/her daily work and provide necessary inputs to establish the status of the certification program.

  • Interface with internal and external stakeholders such as Design Office, Program Office, Suppliers, etc.

  • Report to Airworthiness Office Manager/Project Certification Coordinator on progress of certification activities and any issues impacting the airworthiness of the airship.

  • Report to Head of Independent Systems Monitoring on any issues impacting the Design Organisation Approval.

 

YOUR EDUCATION & EXPERIENCES:

  • At least 10 years of experience in a similar role.

  • Engineering Grade or equivalent Master’s Degree is required.

Profile

YOUR COMPETENCIES:

  • An experience in a complete structure/system/aircraft certification process is a plus.

  • Technical skills: structure engineering, EASA regulations (Part 21, CS-23/CS-25/CS-27/CS-29),

  • Experience in technical development of aeronautical structures,

  • You are familiar with Type Certification process for airborne products,

  • Fluent in English is required for the position. Other languages are a plus,

  • MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint,

  • Requirement Management Tool, such as DOORS or 3DX.

 

YOUR QUALITIES:

  • Communication,

  • Organisation,

  • Relationship,

  • Autonomous,

  • Leadership,

  • Analytical/Synthetic mind.

 

WHAT WE OFFER

  • Contribution to your success from day 1 with our WHALECOME ONBOARDING and your Buddy,

  • Conviviality (common activities, internal parties, breakfasts, etc.),

  • Possibility of remote working up to 2 days a week,

  • Gym at the workplace.

 

APPLICATION PROCESS

  • A meeting with Thomas, Talent Acquisition Specialist,

  • A meeting with Julien, Airworthiness Leader, and Anaïs, Head of Airworthiness,

  • A meeting with Vincent, CEO.

 

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

  • Contract: Permanent contract (CDI)

  • Workplace: Suresnes-92 (France)

  • Available position: As soon as possible

  • Department: Airworthiness and Safety

  • Point of contact: www.flying-whales.com

  • Reference: 2023-AIRSTR

FLYING WHALES is committed to creating an inclusive workspace where employees are valued for their skills and experiences.

 If you are passionate, if you are convinced by the project, if this position seems to be a great opportunity for you, we will be happy to meet you!