Engineering

Senior Military Air Certification Consultant

  • Location

    Bristol

  • Sector:

    Aerospace

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Salary:

    Negotiable

  • Contact:

    Abhinav Patial

  • Contact email:

    a.patial@ioassociates.co.uk

  • Job ref:

    BBBH165063_1753801698

Senior Military Air Certification Consultant

Bristol
£65,000 per annum plus Benefits
Security Clearance Required (or ability to obtain)

Are you ready to help engineer a safer world?
We are hiring a Senior Military Air Certification Consultant to join our fast-growing Aerospace, Defence, and Security division. If you're passionate about airworthiness, certification, and complex defence systems - this is your opportunity to make a real impact.

Your Role

As a senior consultant, you'll lead and support military air certification projects across a range of complex platforms. This includes:

  • Leading major certification management assignments.
  • Advising on safety, airworthiness, technical evaluations, and certification artefacts.
  • Engaging with high-level defence clients, managing presentations, and steering strategy.
  • Ensuring compliance with UK military certification standards and guiding internal teams.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

  • Solid knowledge of MAA Regulatory Publications (MRP)
  • Hands-on experience with MACP, ASPIRE, and AET Process 08
  • Familiarity with Defence Standards (e.g., 00-970) or CS/FARs
  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Desirable:

  • Experience developing Certification Management Plans or Airworthiness Strategies
  • Working knowledge of Def Stan 00-056 and industry safety assessments
  • Background in wider defence markets or membership in aerospace/defence societies

Why Join Us?

  • Work across cutting-edge military aviation projects
  • Enjoy flexible working arrangements.
  • Join an inclusive, award-winning employer recognised for its commitment to defence and diversity.

This role requires eligibility for UK security clearance, typically requiring 5 years of residency. Please avoid including any current or previous clearance details in your application.

Apply now to shape the future of air safety and certification in defence.
Let's build a safer tomorrow, together.