Section Head and Engineer - Initial Airworthiness and Design

Norway is on its way to acquiring one of the world’s most advanced aircraft fleets so that we can assert sovereignty over Norwegian airspace. When Norway purchases new P-8 surveillance aircraft, F-35 fighter aircraft, and AW101 rescue helicopters, it is Forsvarsmateriell Luftkapasiteter that procures and manages them.

The Technology and Design Department in FMA Luftkapasiteter is the primary technical expertise throughout all phases of the procurement projects. The Technology and Design Department translates the user's needs into technical and functional requirement specifications, follows up design during development and production, and participates in evaluation of the products prior to operational use. In addition, the department develops its own modifications and repairs within the framework given by the European Military Airworthiness Requirements (EMAR 21) to make the aircraft suitable for the missions they are intended to perform.

The Section for Initial Airworthiness and Design leads design and production work for all materiel in Luftkapasiteter's portfolio and shall rationalize work processes and ensure these are tailored to the tasks the section must perform. The assignments are defined as prioritized work packages from the Project Department and the Continuous Airworthiness Department (LFK, CAMO) as well as regulatory tasks to support the Norwegian Military Airworthiness Authority NML (MAA-NOR). The section works with all military aircraft types; light and heavy Fixed Wing Aircraft, heavy Rotary Wing Aircraft, as well as a range of different UAS systems in all weight classes. The section holds the role of Airworthiness Office in the division's EMAR 21 design organisation, Military Design Organisation Approval NOR.MIL.21J.001. To fulfill these tasks we are now seeking motivated employees.

Responsibilities

• Specify and guide design work in the design organisation with special regard to certification of airworthiness requirements (certification plans) and qualification of performance requirements
• Requirement specification and verification of airworthiness requirements and performance requirements in projects.
• Guide the execution of work packages in the Technology and Design Department for validation of other design organisations and authorities' certification and qualification work
• Tasks related to monitoring system safety (materiel safety) and airworthiness of aircraft and weapon systems through established plans and relevant fora domestically and abroad
• Participate in the preparation and maintenance of the department's process and procedure descriptions in accordance with applicable regulations at any time
• EMAR 21 is a central regulation and is implemented in the department. Further development is led by the Section for Initial Airworthiness and Design

We use continuous improvement as a working methodology.

Qualifications

For the position as section head:

• Approved university/college education (bachelor) in aeronautical engineering/mechanical/electrical/electronics or relevant field. Aeronautical background with relevant experience can compensate for those who do not have an engineering education.
• Knowledge of airworthiness regulations.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in aviation is desirable.

For the position as engineer

• Approved university/college education (bachelor) in aeronautical engineering/mechanical/electrical/electronics or relevant field. Aeronautical background with relevant experience can compensate for those who do not have an engineering education.
• Experience from independent engineering work and recent knowledge of relevant technology within the aviation industry will be emphasized.

For both positions:

• You have good written and oral skills in Norwegian and English.
• You must be able to be security cleared to Hemmelig/Nato Secret.

It is desirable with: 

• Experience from the defence sector, the Armed Forces or civil aviation.
• Experience with EMAR 21/EASA Part 21/MIL-HDBK-516 
• Experience with project work/project management.

Attach references and diplomas when you apply. If you have completed higher education outside Norway, it must be approved by the Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Skills (previously NOKUT), and you must document the approval.

Personal qualities

• You are professionally curious and like to stay updated, while it is natural for you to share knowledge with those around you
• There will be extensive collaboration with various professional environments and our partner countries and therefore good collaboration skills and good judgement as well as the ability to maintain an overall perspective are required
• You can demonstrate good routines, you are able to work independently, and you set clear goals for your work
• You are engaged and show a high degree of integrity

Personal suitability will be emphasized.

We offer

• Work in one of Norway's foremost and largest military technological professional environments
• Work with engaged colleagues and partners in an inclusive environment that shares knowledge
• Flexible working hours
• The working hours are an average of 37.5 hours per week including paid meal break
• Membership in Statens pensjonskasse with good loan, pension and insurance schemes (See spk.no)
• Occupational health service
• Good welfare arrangements, including the opportunity for exercise during working hours with access to training facilities
• Good parking options and proximity to public transport

The positions are paid according to Forsvarsmateriell's pay policy:

Section head is paid as senior engineer code 1181, salary range from kroner 700 000 to kroner 910 000 gross per year. Engineer is paid as principal engineer code 1087, salary range from kroner 650 000 to kr 810.00 gross per year. Salary placement according to qualifications. For particularly well qualified applicants higher salary may be considered. A two percent statutory contribution to Statens pensjonskasse is deducted.

Our employees recognize themselves in the ethical guidelines for public service and will be good ambassadors for the Defence sector's core values openness, transparency, respect, responsibility and courage. 

We want a varied and diverse working environment and encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of age, gender and background. Read more about the requirements on the Employer Portal, https://arbeidsgiver.difi.no/positivsaerbehandling.

Those who apply to us must be able to be security cleared and authorized in accordance with the level required for the position.

In accordance with the Freedom of Information Act § 25 second paragraph, information about the applicant may be published even if the applicant has requested not to be listed on the applicant list. You will in that case be notified of this.

Contact information

Mads Berg, Section Manager, +47 92059002

Workplace

Fetveien 80
2007 Kjeller

Key information:

Employer: Forsvarsmateriell

Reference no.: 5182151516
Position percentage: 100%
Permanent
Application deadline: 18.10.2026