RAMS Engineer – Maintainability

Part of Leonardo (through its Helicopter division), Kopter is set to become a Centre of Excellence for new light helicopters and an incubator of new technologies; also contributing to the development of new hybrid and electrical propulsion systems. The single-engine, turbine-powered AW09 now under development will outperform its peers with increased modularity, modern electronic systems, and a larger cabin and cargo hold. The AW09 delivers latest safety standards, more performance and comfort at low operating costs. Kopter’s 320 talented team members are primarily based near Zurich, Switzerland – with corporate/engineering offices at Wetzikon, and the production facilities in the towns of Mollis and Näfels.

Your responsibilities

• Perform MSG-3 Analyses and actively contribute to the Kopter Maintenance Review Board process for the assigned systems.


• Coordinate the Maintainability requirements definition and implementation in the design in cooperation with the CS&S functions.


• Organize the Kopter prototypes maintenance requirements definition, ensuring the Maintenance Manual availability and updating as required for the Flight Conditions approval.


• Reviewing the maintenance findings and experience from Kopter prototypes, providing systematic feedback to the design departments and driving Maintainability improvements initiatives.


• Supporting the Design Reviews, monitoring the correct Maintenance Requirements implementation.


• Assess impacts of Design changes on the maintainability of the Product, with specific focus on Scheduled maintenance.


• Coordinate the engineering inputs availability to the CS&S department for Product Support Engineering activities, with specific focus on Technical Publications development.


• Supporting the compliance demonstration activities, in accordance with the Certification Programme.

Your qualifications

• Master or Bachelor Degree in engineering discipline (mechanical, aerospace engineering or equivalent).


• Knowledge of EASA Part 21, Part M, Part 145 and Aviation Regulations (e.g. FAR 27/CS-27, FAR 29/CS-29).


• Proven experience, minimum 3 Years, in Aviation Industry with equivalent responsibilities. Rotorcraft industry would be beneficial.


• Previous experience with Maintenance Review Board (MRB) process and MSG-3 analysis for Aviation industry for rotorcrafts is mandatory. Electrical System, Avionics, Rotors and Drive systems experience will be advantageous. 


• Direct experience with Experimental aircrafts maintainability requirements definition and implementation.


• Familiarity with Reliability Analysis and Safety Analysis methodologies and software tools is advantageous


• Basic knowledge of PLM and 3D CAD tools (preferred software Teamcenter and NX).


• Good English knowledge (verbal and in writing), minimum B2.

Our offer

We are offering an exciting job opportunity in an entrepreneurial environment with room to grow in every dimension.

Your next step

Please send your complete application documents in English including the following documents:

• Cover letter


• CV


• Diplomas


• Employment references

Please note, that this job is only open to candidates, holding a valid Swiss Working Permit / EU Nationals / Swiss Nationals.

Department of Engineering located in CH-8620 Wetzikon

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