Design Engineer – Mechanical

CHC provides unmatched helicopter services that enable our customers to reach beyond – to work in remote and challenging destinations that limit others – and come home safely. We are dedicated to our purpose of getting our customers where they need to be, when they need to be there, anywhere in the world – safely and reliably. All you have to do is get on board!

At CHC, we pride ourselves on our values and culture:
Accountability: Take pride and ownership of our actions and results.
Collaboration: Working together with transparency and trust to drive continuous improvement.
Care: Creating a safe and sustainable environment for all.
Integrity: Doing what's right and fostering a culture of respect.
Excellence: Prioritizing quality services and setting industry standards.

The design department provides EASA approved design and repair for rotorcraft and aeroplanes for customers worldwide. The Design Engineers Mechanical design is a part of the design team and main tasks are design, compliance verification and certification of modifications to helicopter. We are looking for a proactive, solution oriented and service minded professional to join us in one of the largest and experienced aviation design organisations in Europe.

• Develop and design structural and mechanical modifications to aircraft, including CAD work (2d and 3d).
• Develop drawings, instructions, test documentation, assessments, and other relevant analytical reports.
• Structural stress analysis.
• Demonstrate compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and certification specifications.
• Assist in certification of design changes towards EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) and/or other regulatory authorities.
• Take role as project engineer in design projects.
• Support commercial department in tender work.

• Bachelor (or similar) or higher educational degree in mechanics or aeronautics (long experience may compensate for education).
• Minimum 3-5 aviation related technical experience is preferred, but newly educated is also encouraged to apply.
• Knowledge about EASA Part 21J and EASA Certification Specification and other relevant regulations.
• Knowledge in structural stress analysis.
• Previous experience with risk assessment and analysis.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Relevant experience with software tools like Microsoft Office & CAD (AutoCad Inventor).
• Ability to show initiative, work accurately, creatively, and independently.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Valid Norwegian residence and work permit.
• Able to achieve the appropriate security clearance for the role.