Summary of Position:
The Head of Engineering Completion & Aftermarket Projects is a senior engineering leader responsible for end-to-end coordination and delivery of design, development, and airworthiness activities for assigned aircraft projects, with full accountability for technical integration at the aircraft level. Operating within a matrix organization, the role aligns global and local technical disciplines to ensure efficient planning, resource allocation, and high-quality, on-time, and cost-effective engineering outcomes.
This position serves as the central integrator across engineering, airworthiness, customer support, sales, and program management, driving certification strategies regarding STCs—and identifying customer-focused opportunities. The role partners closely with Chief Project Engineers and technical governance teams to define project priorities, workload distribution, and make-or-buy strategies, while optimizing collaboration between Design Organization and Part 145 to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
Additionally, the Head of Engineering Completion & Aftermarket Projects oversees budget planning, KPI performance, and adherence to engineering processes and tools, while supporting organizational goals such as achieving ODA status. Acting as a primary interface with regulatory authorities such as the ODA/FAA and TCCA, the role ensures compliance, certification success, and continued operational safety. The position also leads the development of agile engineering teams capable of supporting production and customization needs, ensuring responsiveness to final assembly line demands and aftermarket projects.
2. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties and Responsibilities:
% of
Time
1.
Responsibility for Management of P21 and P145 Engineering teams and related projects at LH US, approving design and other documentation used in support of engineering activities
20
2.
Is responsible for detail planning (including competencies), workload forecast and budgeting. Produce and maintain plans for all Engineering tasks, and with his first reports flows down tasks to team members in support of Production build and Completions activities
15
3.
Ensure fully aligned planning and common design/technical solutions between LH US and LH Engineering departments, holding regular reviews with LH teams in order to guarantee on quality, on time and on cost engineering deliverables. Works together with all involved functions in order to guarantee the integration of engineering activities within a fully integrated plan
10
4.
Drives Engineering activities in P145 team to ensure delivery of Completions,
Modifications and Repairs meet required timescales and capability
10
5.
Be the POC for providing engineering assistance to other departments: Customer Support, Procurement, Programs, Contracts, Marketing/Sales, Proposals, Training & Legal
10
6.
Coordinates both STCs suppliers and the TC changes needed to obtain the minimum impact on aircraft lay-up as primary interface with local authorities (FAA and TCCA) for main certification projects for STCs, TCs and Foreign Validation.
15
7.
Ensure prompt engineering support (Structure Systems, Airframe Systems and Electro-Avionic) to P145 shop (or P21 if applicable) needs in terms of design changes. Optimize the design aspect of customization based on AWPC contracts or in support of Vergiate when required
5
8.
Provide support to customers and suppliers as required in support of Engineering issues
10
9.
Is responsible for providing KPIs in accordance to Company’ requirements
5
TOTAL:
100%
Qualifications for Position:
A. Education
Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in aerospace engineering preferred MBA as a plus.
B. Experience
- 15 years of engineering experience in aeronautical/aerospace technical and operations environment
- Minimum of 7 years of project management experience, managing multidisciplinary activities, including planning and budgeting consolidation and execution.
- Minimum of 7 years of specific experience in P145 engineering , with demonstrated knowledge in STC certification processes and interfacing with ODA/FAA.
C. Competencies & Attributes
Deep knowledge of P145 design and Certification processes, the design and manufacturing of the helicopter systems
Planning and project management.
Budgeting, cost and business planning.
Deep knowledge of aircraft certification processes together with FAA regulations Part 27 and 29, STC
Decision making and communications skills. Working together attitude, also cross functional
Ability to work in a team and leadership. Product improvement and customer oriented.
D. Licensure/Certification
ITAR clearance
Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disability
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree in aerospace engineering
- MBA
- 15 years of engineering experience in an aeronautical or aerospace technical and operations environment
- 7 years of project management experience managing multidisciplinary activities, planning, budgeting consolidation, and execution
- 7 years of specific P145 engineering experience
- Knowledge of STC certification processes and interfacing with ODA and FAA
- Knowledge of P145 design and certification processes
- Knowledge of helicopter systems design and manufacturing
- Knowledge of planning, project management, budgeting, cost planning, and business planning
- Knowledge of aircraft certification processes, FAA Part 27 and Part 29 regulations, and STCs
- ITAR clearance
What We Do
Leonardo Helicopters is a global leader in vertical lift, delivering advanced, mission-ready helicopters for civil and military operations. Driven by innovation and engineering excellence, we strive to deliver ever safer, smarter, and more sustainable solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers worldwide. Our strength lies in the expertise, commitment, and passion of our people and partners. Together with our customers, we’re shaping the future of vertical flight.
