Description:

Job Description Summary:
Provides leadership, counsel, and advice to business operations to assure adherence to internal company and external regulatory compliance, with a focus on applicable U.S. Federal Aviation Regulations and similar non-U.S. regulations. Provides advice and counsel to ensure appropriate mechanisms are in place to comply with relevant laws and regulations, and adherence to corporate programs and practices. Utilizes understanding of industry trends to inform decision making process.

Job Description:
Overview:
The Product Safety and Aviation Regulatory team is responsible for providing legal advice and counsel in support of multiple teams within GE Aerospace responsible for maintaining our excellent record of product safety in the aerospace industry and ensuring aviation regulatory compliance. The successful candidate will advise on the U.S. Federal Aviation Regulations and similar non-U.S. regulations, and will report to the Executive Counsel, Product Safety and Aviation Regulatory. In this role, the successful candidate will work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders in our Technology & Operations Division, including the Product Safety & Quality Team, the Regulatory Strategy team, the Airworthiness & Certification Office, our Accountable Manager for our FAA Production Certificate, and the Chief Engineer's Office. The successful candidate will also support our Commercial Engines & Services team, particularly as it relates to product certification and maintenance requirements. This is a position with a global focus, with concentration on FAA design, production, and maintenance rules, but also supports our global divisions and affiliates who hold design, production, and maintenance authorizations from the European Aviation and Safety Agency and other global regulators. This role is a key member of the GE Aerospace Legal & Compliance team.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Provides legal advice and strategic counsel to business operations to ensure adherence to applicable aviation regulatory requirements, with a focus on U.S. Federal Aviation Regulations and similar U.S. and non-U.S. regulations, as well as internal company policies.
Supports the FAA Production Certificate Accountable Manager and the Technology & Operations organization in regulatory compliance, interpretation, audits, disclosures, investigations, and enforcement matters, and supports compliance with the FAA's drug and alcohol program with respect to findings, disclosures, and enforcement.
Advises on matters regarding the Company's Type Certificates and other design approvals, including requirements to produce, maintain, and make available Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA).
Advises Company affiliates holding Repair Station Certificates on maintenance regulations, findings, disclosures, investigations, and enforcement.
Works cross-functionally with holders of non-U.S. production and design authorizations to support compliance with applicable regulations.