Chief of the Office of Airworthiness
Location - Malta or Shannon
Part Time Role
New Role - Closing Date: 30th October 2026
Part 21 Design International Ltd, part of the Shannon Technical Services Group, is currently looking for an experienced airworthiness professional to fill the post of Chief of the Office of Airworthiness, based in Malta or Shannon, Ireland.
In this role, you will lead the Office of Airworthiness within our Part 21 Design Organisation, overseeing the certification of aircraft modifications, with a focus on cabin interiors and external liveries.
Role Overview
As Chief of the Office of Airworthiness, you will report to the Head of Design Organisation and coordinate airworthiness and certification activities across various aircraft types, with a focus on cabin interiors and external liveries. You will work closely with the design team and act as the focal point for liaison with EASA on certification matters.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead the Office of Airworthiness and coordinate certification activities in accordance with EASA Part 21 Subpart J and the company’s Design Organisation Handbook.
- Liaise with EASA with respect to all aspects of Type Investigation.
- Coordinate certification bases, compliance plans and change classifications within the organisation’s approved scope and privileges.
- Oversee the completeness of certification data and coordinate independent compliance verification with the relevant Compliance Verification Engineers.
- Maintain airworthiness procedures and support updates to the Design Organisation Handbook.
- Coordinate continued airworthiness matters, including occurrence assessment, reporting and corrective design action, as applicable.
- Act as a Compliance Verification Engineer (Cabin Safety) in accordance with company’s Design Organisation Handbook.
Requirements
- Hold a degree in Aeronautical, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent relevant qualification.
- Have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a senior position in the aviation sector.
- Have previous experience in aircraft design certification (CVE role) within an EASA Part 21 DO, ideally involving cabin interiors.
- Have sound knowledge of Part 21 Subpart J, applicable certification specifications and aircraft modification approval processes.
- Have strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
- Demonstrate strong technical judgement, leadership and communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
Working Time
- This role is offered on a part-time basis of 20 hours per week.
How To Apply
If you are a qualified and experienced professional ready to contribute to a dynamic team, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity at Part 21 Design International Ltd. We would love to hear from you.
Interested applicants should send a CV and a covering letter to careers@part21international.com.