Head of Regulatory Affairs

The Head of Regulatory Affairs (HoRA)will be responsible for ensuring an adequate and timely interaction with the authorities, the development of the Airworthiness function within CycloTech and the future build-up of an approved Design Organisation (DOA) for the new 360° thrust vectoring propulsion system based on CycloRotors. The HoRA will be responsible for building a procedure management system and creation and maintenance of the Design Organization Handbook per applicable EASA requirements, together with promoting the Safety-First culture within the organization. Initially, the HoRA reports directly to the CEO.

**Responsibilities**:

- Be the primary contact point at CycloTech for all Aviation Authorities and establish and maintain a good relationship with main global Aviation Authorities
- Monitor the evolving regulations with respect to eVTOLs and Electric Hybrid Propulsion System, in particular and provide requirements stemming from regulations for the design of CycloRotors
- Organize a company procedures system to fulfil company priorities, as well as EASA Part 21 requirements including a Safety Management System
- Educate the company with respect to aviation regulations and contribute to a comprehensive safety culture
- Lead the establishment of a DOA
- Establish, develop, and manage the Airworthiness team, ensure proper staffing and procedural support with respect to company priorities and objectives
- Drive future Type Certificate activities

This includes:

- Ensure that the engineering teams are up to date with new/revised applicable certification regulations through regular training
- Develop the Design Organisation Handbook and ensure its proper maintenance
- Co-operate with the Authorities in developing procedures to be used for the Design Organisation Approval and type certification process (Electric Hybrid Propulsion System), including SORA
- Nomination and development of Certification Verification Engineers (CVEs)
- Coordinate and manage all certification activities
- Ensure proper compliance demonstration and fulfilment of airworthiness and safety objectives
- Report safety critical events to the relevant authorities and implement corrective measures

**Qualification Requirements**:

- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Aeronautical, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
- Minimum of 10 years’ continuous experience within an aerospace design organization, preferably in aviation propulsion systems, or at a European Air Safety Agency
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a senior airworthiness role, preferably for propulsion systems
- Comprehensive understanding of EASA Regulations: Part 21, CS-E, SC-VTOL and SC-EHPS
- Experience in working with EASA
- Experience in building and leading an airworthiness team
- Fluent communication in English

**Desired Characteristics**:

- Experience in working with Austro Control, FAA, UK CAA or other aviation authorities
- Experience with 14 CFR Part 23, 25, 27, 29, 33, 34 and other aviation regulations
- Familiar with building a Safety Management System (SMS)
- Experience in building organizations from scratch
- Self -reliance, reliability, punctuality, accurate and conscientious way of working

**We offer**:

- Exciting and challenging development work on a revolutionary technology in a young dynamic team
- Short decision-making processes and development of the leadership and technical skills
- Flexible working hours
- Team events: BBQs, happy hours, teambuilding activities

We ensure proper compensation according to qualification and experience. If you are Interested in this