Are you an experienced aviation professional with a strong management or supervisory background in design engineering and airworthiness?
The Opportunity
This is a senior leadership role offering the opportunity to shape and lead design compliance and certification activities.
The Company
GOOSE Recruitment is proud to be working with a reputable aviation organisation to support them in their search for a Head of Design.
The Role
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), you will hold overall responsibility for the organisation’s design activities, airworthiness compliance, and safety oversight.
Head of Design Organisation Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee all design activities in line with regulatory and quality requirements
- Ensure ongoing compliance with EASA Part 21, the DMS, and the DOH
- Hold overall technical responsibility for design outputs and continued airworthiness
- Manage resources, workload, and personnel within the design organisation
- Promote a strong safety culture, including effective SMS implementation
- Oversee staff competence, training, and organisational capability
- Maintain effective oversight of airworthiness and certification activities
- Act as the primary interface with the Aviation Authority
- Oversee change classification, compliance verification, and approvals
- Authorise key airworthiness roles and conduct certification reviews
- Maintain and update the Design Organisation Handbook
You are an experienced aviation professional with strong leadership capability and a solid understanding of EASA Part 21 and EU regulatory frameworks. You are comfortable operating in a high-responsibility environment, balancing regulatory compliance, safety, and operational demands.
You will have:
- Proven experience within EASA Part 21 design and certification environments
- Strong knowledge of certification standards and EU aviation regulations
- At least 7 years’ experience in a senior or responsible aviation role
- Effective leadership, organisational, and stakeholder management skills
- A collaborative approach with strong attention to detail
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical, Electrical, or Avionic Engineering
- Flexible working arrangements, including remote options, may be considered.
How You Will Be Rewarded
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Join a growing and thriving team of experienced professionals.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- High level of autonomy and influence