Intermediate Airworthiness Engineer

Job Description

✈️ Join Diamond Aircraft Industries Inc. – Shaping the Future of Aviation

Diamond Aircraft Industries is a globally recognized leader in general aviation, known for cutting‑edge design, innovation, and a strong commitment to safety and sustainability. With state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing facilities in Canada, Austria, and China, we offer a full line of aircraft—from training to cross‑country touring platforms—including the DA20, DA40, DA42, and DA62. Our dedication to the future of aviation is demonstrated through pioneering efforts in electric flight.

We are actively developing the eDA
40, the first all‑electric training aircraft built on a certified platform, designed with DC fast‑charging capabilities to reduce downtime and emissions—aligning with our mission to create more sustainable skies.

In 2024, Diamond Aircraft further expanded its vision by integrating Volocopter, a global leader in electric vertical take‑off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. This strategic acquisition positions us at the forefront of urban air mobility, blending traditional fixed‑wing aircraft expertise with next‑generation flight technologies.

At Diamond, we’re not just building aircraft—we’re shaping the future of flight.

Job Summary:

Manage and coordinate all activities relating to the design certification of Diamond products including new development and production aircraft. Liaise with Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) to support the aircraft certification process for the programs. Lead communication relating to aircraft certification between the company and the airworthiness Authorities. Manage and coordinate validation programs with foreign airworthiness authorities. Lead the investigation of continuing airworthiness issues by documenting details of occurrences, determining root causes and recommending any necessary mitigating or corrective action.

Liaise with TCCA throughout the investigation process. Support the management of the processes of the Design Approval Organization (DAO).

• Organize/lead the certification activities of Diamond Canada products with Transport Canada and foreign airworthiness authorities.
• Manage issues, actions and reports for certification programs and validation activities.
• Monitor in‑service occurrences, conduct timely assessments of issues potentially impacting the safety of the aircraft.
• Lead investigations of in‑service difficulties, by liaising with relevant internal teams to determine root cause and recommend any necessary mitigating/corrective action.
• Be the main point of contact between the company and Transport Canada on the status and outcomes of investigations impacting the safety of the aircraft.
• Provide guidance on internal company procedures related to airworthiness processes.
• Support the management of the Airworthiness Control System at Diamond Canada.
• Perform all work in accordance with Health and Safety policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Engineering: provide consultation and guidance on interpretation of regulatory matters and the certification process.
• Customer Support: analyze feedback from our customers regarding design and certification issues.
• Regulatory Authorities: provide communication and coordination to ensure appropriate level of involvement in the projects and timely completion.

• Minimum 5 years of relevant industry experience.
• Experience in the certification of aeronautical products or changed aeronautical products following procedures defined in CAR 521 and associated guidance.
• Direct experience working with domestic and foreign regulatory authorities such as Transport Canada / FAA / EASA.
• Experience working in a delegated design approval organization would be considered an asset.
• Experience in occurrence investigations and reporting of occurrences.
• Experience in the engineering and design of aeronautical products.
• Knowledge of AWM 523 / 14 CFR Part 23 / EASA CS 23 requirements.
• Understanding of basic engineering and design principles.
• Possess good understanding of aircraft related technical publications and manuals.
• Possess project engineering competencies.
• Excellent communication, social and…