#ET20 - DOA Manager (f/m)

Job Description: Take off with Airbus Helicopters! Airbus Helicopters is looking for a DOA Manager (m/f) to join the Design Office based in Marignane, France. Join us to shape the future of aeronautics and help protect lives during missions accomplished thanks to our helicopters. The Marignane site, the 3rd largest industrial site in France, near Marseille and Aix-en-Provence, is undergoing a deep transformation to offer a high‑tech, inclusive, and environmentally friendly working environment. You will have a unique professional experience, at the heart of the manufacturing of our helicopters.

Your future missions:

• DOA Approvals & Privileges Management: Direct and secure design organisation approvals and associated privileges, including establishing and maintaining design organisation manuals and demonstrating compliance to Airworthiness Authorities.
• Compliance Assurance & Surveillance: Ensure continuous and effective compliance of the design assurance system with applicable regulatory requirements (independent surveillance function) to maintain the trust of Airworthiness Authorities.
• Issue Resolution & Operational Support: Resolve complex DOA queries to support certification milestones, aircraft (A/C) deliveries, and fleet availability.
• Partner Integration & Governance: Ensure the seamless integration of design suppliers and partners within the design assurance system, and manage the cascade of authority and design organisation signatories.
• Expertise, Interfaces & Safety Culture: Drive cross‑functional coordination (DO‑PO interfaces, inter‑DOAs), support SMS and ISMS implementation, and represent Airbus in regulatory and standardisation activities.

Your profile:

• At least 8 years of professional experience within an aviation design organisation or in aircraft certification activities.
• Strong technical expertise in aviation regulations, specifically EASA Part21J.
• Proven track record in managing cross‑functional and international projects, including direct interactions with Airworthiness Authorities.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• English: Advanced level (mandatory).

3 Reasons to join us:

Our Values : Six essential values form the core of our company. Defined for employees by employees, our Airbus values shape the DNA of our business, reflecting the unique mix of qualities found in each member of our global family.

Inclusion and diversity : We foster an inclusive and rewarding work environment, where everyone's diversity is valued and respected. An inclusive and diverse workforce is the engine of innovation at Airbus.

Compensation and benefits : Expect a global, competitive, and transparent compensation package (including salaries, bonuses, profit‑sharing, participation, and preferred share ownership plan), designed to reward the impact and performance you bring, both individually and collectively.

Well‑being and work‑life balance : We invest in your complete well‑being: professional development (training, mentoring, international mobility), health coverage, retirement, and a commitment to a supported work‑life balance (parental support, flexibility). Daily life benefits include a dynamic CSE offering many advantages (company restaurant, children’s leisure centre, associations and sports complex, travel allowances, etc.).

Transport facilities : Take advantage of our company shuttles or the reimbursement of your annual transport pass.

Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all.