Technical Incidents Investigator

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Date: Aug 21, 2024

Location: Papendrecht, NL

Company: GKN Aerospace Careers

New vacancy: Technical Incidents Investigator

Join our Airworthiness team at GKN Fokker Aerospace in Papendrecht as a Technical Incidents Investigator! This unique role involves investigating technical occurrences and incidents reported by Operators, NHI, or Fokker's engineering, production, and subcontractor teams. 

As a Technical Incidents Investigator, you will ensure the safety of the NH90 operating fleet and contribute to design improvements of Fokker components from an airworthiness perspective. Your responsibilities will include creating incident investigation project plans, coordinating and executing relevant activities, and proposing protective and corrective measures. You will meticulously document your findings in relevant systems, report progress to TIPL and AM, and produce detailed Incident and Technical Synthesis Reports (incl. Incident Classification and safety assessment). 

If you have a keen eye for detail, a very analytical mindset and a problem-solving attitude, we encourage you to apply and help us uphold the highest standards in airworthiness of our Fokker products. 

What you'll do

  • Technical investigation of incidents/occurrences reported by Operators, NH90 industries or Fokker (engineering, production, subcontractors):
    • Administration in the relevant systems (e.g. CRM),
    • Creation of plan for investigation of the incident,
    • Execution and/or coordination of technical investigation of incident, including safety assessment,
    • Coordinate support from other disciplines (e.g. stress or test department),
    • Propose Protective Measures and Corrective Measures,
    • Reporting of incidents using the NH90-program specific formats, 
    • Initiate follow up of proposed protective and corrective measures (e.g. provide input for Service Bulletins, creation of Change Request).
  • Prepare and check NH-90 specific incident related documents. 
  • Support the Technical Incident Focal Point in preparing reporting/presentations for international meetings at NHI.
  • Support the Technical Incident Project Leader in creation of KPI’s and reporting towards NH90 Flight Safety Board.
  • Support Airworthiness Manager in preparing reporting/presentations for NH90 MT, for international meetings and with Military Aviation Authorities.
  • Participate in relevant meetings such as: 
    • Weekly Incident Progress Meeting,
    • Fokker NH90 Flight Safety Board,
    • Specialist meetings with NHI (NH90 international management office). 

What you'll offer

  • A completed Bachelor’s (or HBO) degree or higher in Engineering.
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in aerospace.
  • Experienced in or familiar with (military) aerospace regulations (e.g. FAR29, Part-21J, CS25).
  • Familiar with problem solving methods (e.g. 8D, Bow-tie, Fishbone).
  • Knowledge of:
    • EASA Part-21 and/or EMAR-21 regulations
    • Familiar with certification processes
    • Accidents investigation processes
    • High level proficiency in English; knowledge of French and German is helpful
  • Strong analytical skills, quality oriented and result driven. 
  • Excellent communication, both verbal and written. 
  • Initiative, Integrity, Independence. 
  • Judgment: ability to make well-informed decisions.
  • Honed planning & organizational skills.
  • Cooperative. 
  • Fluent in English. 

What we'll offer

We offer an innovative and international environment working in a high tech organization with a rich history in aircraft construction. Our organization exudes passion for technology and our employees are justifiably proud of what they develop and build. Within GKN Fokker Aerospace you will get every opportunity to build your career and personally develop. 

In addition, we will offer the Technical Incidents Investigator an attractive benefits package based on the CLA Metalektro, which will include: 

  • A gross monthly salary between €5.800,- and 7.190,- gross per month, depending on your knowledge and experience. 
  • 8% holiday allowance.
  • 42 paid holidays for full-time employment (29 vacation days and 13 ADV). 
  • An excellent pension scheme (PME) and commuting allowance. 
  • Business travel costs. 
  • Profit sharing scheme.
  • Career and personal development opportunities. 

Extra information

You can apply by clicking on the 'apply' button and attaching your CV. For questions you can contact our Talent Acquisition Specialist Marina Monogyiou at marina.monogyiou@fokker.com . You can expect a first chat with Marina and a couple of online/F2F interviews with the hiring manager and members of the senior leadership team. 

Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN Fokker Aerospace. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we’ve created an environment where everyone can be at their best. We are also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know. 

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