Head of Overall Aircraft Design - New Aircraft Project
hace 1 día
Toulouse
Head of Overall Aircraft Design (OAD) - New Aircraft Program Contract Type: Full-time, permanent role iO Associates is proud to partner with a leading aerospace innovator seeking a Head of Overall Aircraft Design (OAD) to spearhead the design and integration of a next-generation aircraft. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of aviation by leading the full aircraft design lifecycle - from concept to delivery. As the technical cornerstone of a major aviation program, you'll drive strategic design decisions, ensure seamless system integration, and lead a multidisciplinary team toward engineering excellence. If you're passionate about clean-sheet design and want to make a lasting impact on the aerospace industry, this role is for you. Requirements: • Leadership expertise with 12+ years of experience in the aerospace industry, • Fluency in English, • Proven success in managing complex aircraft design and integration programs, • Deep expertise in aircraft systems, performance, and safety analysis, • Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills What You'll Do: • Lead the strategic direction of the aircraft's overall design, • Oversee integration of all systems - structures, propulsion, avionics, aerodynamics, and more, • Guide the conceptual and preliminary design phases to set the foundation for development, • Collaborate with program managers to align design milestones with broader goals, • Mentor and grow a high-performing engineering team, • Ensure compliance with safety, performance, and regulatory standards (FAA, EASA), • Act as the primary technical liaison with customers and stakeholders