Certification & Airworthiness Engineer

Overview

We are looking for a Certification & Airworthiness Engineer to take ownership of certification, safety, and compliance activities across our UAS platforms. You will work closely with engineering, operations, and authorities to ensure our systems are safe, compliant, and ready for real-world deployment. This is a hands-on role with high responsibility. You are expected to take initiative, work independently, and drive topics to completion.

Responsibilities

• Own certification and airworthiness activities across FlyingBasket platforms
• Ensure compliance with applicable aviation regulations and internal standards
• Manage and support safety management processes and compliance monitoring
• Review and approve documentation related to design, operations, and certification
• Support from a regulatory and safety perspective; interface with EASA, national authorities, and external stakeholders
• Represent FlyingBasket in discussions with authorities and industry groups
• Plan and execute certification and compliance activities aligned with company goals
• Identify risks, gaps, and improvement areas, and implement practical solutions

Must Have

• Experience in certification, airworthiness, or aviation compliance
• Experience working with aviation authorities (e.g. EASA or national authorities)
• Strong understanding of safety and regulatory frameworks; structured, hands-on working style with strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to take ownership and operate independently
• English B2 or higher
• Valid work permit for Italy

Nice to have

• Experience in UAS / drone industry
• Exposure to safety management systems and compliance monitoring
• Experience in fast-paced or startup environments

FlyingBasket is an innovative company developing and operating advanced cargo drones for real-world industrial applications. We design, build, and operate our systems in-house, pushing the limits of unmanned aviation.