Deputy Nominated Person Continuing Airworthiness (DNPCA)
Based in north-western Switzerland, Aero Group is a well-established EASA Part-CAMO organisation, holding ratings for piston and turbine airplanes, as well as piston and turbine helicopters, including electrical and avionics capabilities. We strive to provide our customers with demonstrated craftsmanship, fulfilling current regulations both in the field of Initial and Continuing Airworthiness. Charged with carrying out and attaining the missions and goals of the department, we are currently recruiting for the position of Deputy Nominated Person Continuing Airworthiness (DNPCA).
Main Responsibilities:
- Establishment and follow-up of maintenance policy and program, submission to FOCA for approval.
- Plan and oversee Line and Base maintenance.
- Work planning, issuing work orders, and coordinating resources to align with the CAMO work program.
- Carry out all maintenance activities in accordance with the maintenance contract.
- Conduct technical follow-up and analysis of the Aircraft Technical Log.
- Verify work reports, technical records, and aircraft release to service from contracted organizations.
- Ensure modifications and repairs are performed to an approved standard.
- Implement and track Airworthiness Directives and maintain continuing airworthiness records.
- Manage optional modification policies and defect rectification, including monitoring of MEL/HIL.
- Monitor and amend the Continuing Airworthiness Management Exposition (CAME) and submit proposed amendments to FOCA.
- Communicate with internal and external partners as required by the Operator, while maintaining and building customer relationships.
- Coordinate maintenance with the contracted Part-145 and Flight Operations for all maintenance activities.
- Assist the NPCA in evaluating ADs, SBs, and SILs.
- Execute “Aviation Design Project” orders when required.
- Support the NPCA and Compliance Monitoring Manager (CMM) with internal auditing and review all CAMO processes in compliance with Part-145 maintenance providers’ MOE and CAME.
- Navigate and comprehend company, aircraft manufacturer manuals, and EASA regulations.
Requirements:
- Previous experience in a similar position, with at least 5 years in maintenance control activities; or 2 years’ experience in maintenance control activities accompanied by one of the following:
- A maintenance certification license in category B1, B2, or C.
- A license equivalent to category B1, B2, or C.
- Knowledge in the aviation field.
- Technical education.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and good IT skills.
- Excellent reputation with a clean criminal record and extract from the debt collection register certificates.
- Proficient and fluent in French and English; knowledge of German or other European languages is a plus.
- Strong management skills with natural leadership, reliability, accuracy, and willingness to accept responsibility.
- Eligibility to work in Switzerland; established in Switzerland or willing to relocate to the Neuchâtel region.
We Offer:
- An interesting challenge in an ambitious, dynamic, and progressive company.
- An unlimited-term contract with a competitive salary aligned with Equal Pay standards.
- Work location: LSGC and LSGN.
Interested? Please apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.