Type Airworthiness Engineer (TAE)

Draken International; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A military support organization in the UK is seeking a Type Airworthiness Engineer to manage compliance and modification activities for military air systems. The role requires a degree in mechanical/aeronautical engineering and experience in airworthiness environments. Competitive benefits and professional development opportunities are offered, alongside the chance to contribute to national security through unique military aviation projects.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Comprehensive benefits package

12% matching pension contributions

Bonus incentives

Discounted PMI

Electric car scheme

Wellbeing programmes

Qualifications

• Experience in military Type Airworthiness preferred.
• Familiarity with MRCOA philosophy.
• Rotary Wing Air System background advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head of Airworthiness in managing Type Airworthiness compliance.
• Monitor Air System occurrence reports for integrity threats.
• Liaise with external organisations and attend meetings.

Skills

Experience in airworthiness environments

Ability to interpret airworthiness regulations

Knowledge of Continuing Airworthiness Management

Understanding of maintenance requirements

Strong relationship-building skills

Education

Degree/HND/HNC/OND in mechanical or aeronautical engineering

Membership of a professional engineering body

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Draken Europe offers exciting careers that matter. We believe that mission success does not start with the mission itself. It begins with our people.

Draken also believes in fair reward and recognition for our employees. As such, we offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including up to 12% matching pension contributions, bonus incentives, discounted PMI, electric car scheme, tech vouchers, wellbeing programmes and much more.

About the Role

As a Type Airworthiness Engineer (TAE), you will support the DAOS ASCDO in managing all aspects of Type Airworthiness and coordinating modification activities for a range of Military Registered Air Systems. Your primary responsibility will be assisting the Head of Airworthiness (HoA) in maintaining compliance with MAA Regulatory Articles (RA) 1000 and 5000 series, ensuring continued approval as a DAOS ASCDO in accordance with RA 1014 and RA 5850.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Air System Platform Integrity as per RA 5720 series.
• Generate and review Platform Integrity Management documents (e.g., AISD).
• Prepare documentation and support biannual PIWG and PSP meetings.
• Draft and review Support Policy Statements and supplementary procedures.
• Support Ageing Aircraft Audits and ODR/OLM activities.
• Create and review SOI/SOIU documents and validate usage.
• Monitor Air System occurrence reports for integrity threats.
• Review civil Airworthiness Directives (AD) and Service Bulletins (SB).
• Create and manage Special Instructions (Technical) [SI(T)].
• Generate technical procedures and manage air system documentation sets.
• Liaise with external organisations (e.g., MOD Delivery Teams) and attend meetings.
• Provide SME input on Type Airworthiness and modification processes.
• Manage modification processes and generate specifications for sub-system equipment.
• Support through-life configuration management of air systems.
• Collaborate with CAMO, Part 145, and Aircrew teams.

Core Competencies

• Experience in airworthiness environments, preferably military Type Airworthiness.
• Ability to interpret and apply airworthiness regulations practically.
• Knowledge of civil and military Continuing Airworthiness Management (EASA Part M, MRP Part M).
• Understanding of maintenance requirements (EASA Part 145, MRP Part 145).
• Familiarity with MRCOA philosophy.
• Competent in generating technical documents for HoA review.
• Understanding of Safety Assessments and Goal Structuring Notation (GSN).
• Strong relationship-building skills.
• Degree/HND/HNC/OND in mechanical or aeronautical engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Membership of a professional engineering body desirable (IEng preferred).
• Rotary Wing Air System background advantageous.

Key Measures

• Safety-first approach aligned with Draken Europe standards.
• Analytical mindset with confidence to raise observations promptly.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and technical documentation.
• Willingness to travel within the UK and abroad, sometimes at short notice.

Why Join Draken Europe?

At Draken Europe, you’ll work on unique military aviation projects, ensuring safety and compliance while contributing to national security. We offer competitive benefits, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative environment where your expertise makes a real impact.

Apply now and take your career to new heights.

Our employee values

Draken is committed to eliminating unlawful and unfair discrimination and we celebrate the differences that a diverse workforce brings. A range of perspective and talent supports our values and drives our success, with a mix of voices generating better discussions, business decisions and outcomes for all.

At all our sites internationally, every member of the Draken Europe team is accountable to ensure that we are all treated fairly and with respect.

We are also an Armed Forces friendly organisation, and as part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, welcome applications from veterans and services spouses and partners who met the criteria in our job specifications.

In line with our Disability Confident Commitments, we provide reasonable adjustments to facilitate our interview process, please liaise with us if any reasonable adjustments are required.

About You

About Us

Whether it is adversarial support, electronic attack or customised rotary-wing training, we offer the most accurate and advanced readiness training in the industry. Our vast, differentiated fleet, cutting edge hardware and experienced instructors are engaged to help your mission take off.

Being ready is not only a matter of when. But where. We provide services in the UK, US and across the NATO countries. Making sure that our allies can manoeuvre around defeat and prepare to prevail.