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Joerg Bier

Joerg Bier

Certifying Staff Cat C./B1, Airworthiness Engineer, Airworthiness Review Staff, Former NPCA (EASA Form 4)

Summary

In my roles as Technical Services Manager and Nominated Postholder, continuing airworthiness (EASA Form 4) is about ensuring compliance with EASA Part M, CAMO and AOC regulations. This includes managing airworthiness certification and correcting operational deficiencies to approved standards. With more than 10 years of CAMO/planning experience and previous experience at in Part 145 facilities as Certifying Staff, I have honed my skills in technical investigations and developed a solution-oriented approach to maintenance oversight. My commitment to operational excellence is demonstrated by strict adherence to maintenance programs and proactive management of airworthiness tasks. My knowledge and certifications, including EASA Cat.B.1/C and FAA A&P, enable me to effectively represent the company in various regulatory environments and ensure the seamless continuation of services valued by the customer.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
7
7
Certifications

Work History

Technical Services Manager

Jet Aviation Business Jets AG
1 2022 - Current
  • Represent Jet Aviation as one company internally and externally with industry groups, regulatory bodies and the General Dynamics network
  • Ensure compliance with the conditions and restrictions of the AOC, with the applicable regulations and procedures (I.e
  • EASA Part-M, Part CAMO , etc..)
  • Ensure that all continuing airworthiness task carried out in a timely and adequate manner; Ensure the certificate of airworthiness and ARC remains valid; Assure all maintenance is performed in accordance to and, by the competent authority approved, maintenance program, in due time and any defect and damage affecting safe operation are rectified to an approved standard
  • Create Engineering Orders with instructions to ensure compliance with airworthiness directives and Service Bulletins
  • Perform analysis of service bulletins and service letters in accordance with non-mandatory modification embodiment policy; Control and update of Service Bulletins status
  • Communicate with customers and direct aircraft crews, planning engineers and dispatchers regarding aircraft maintenance schedules and budgets
  • Communicate with the relevant authorities and inspectors during audits, reviews etc.

Nominated Person for Continuing Airworthiness (Form 4)

Luxaviation Group
08.2020 - 12.2021
  • Ensure compliance with the conditions and restrictions of the AOC, with the applicable regulations and procedures (I.e
  • EASA Part-M, Part CAMO , etc..)
  • Final responsibility towards the airworthiness of the aircrafts managed under the Luxaviation CAMO; Ensure that all continuing airworthiness task carried out in a timely and adequate manner; Ensure the certificate of airworthiness and ARC remains valid; Assure all maintenance is performed in accordance to a, by the competent authority approved, maintenance program, in due time and any defect and damage affecting safe operation are rectified to an approved standard; Manage the approval of modifications and requesting technical support from an organization approved in accordance with Part-21
  • Any other responsibility as defined in the approved CAME

Head of AOG Department

ACC COLUMBIA Jet Service GmbH
07.2019 - 07.2020
  • Handle every aspect of AOG services including airplane recovery, repair support, damage survey and incident repair packages
  • Provide on-site technical assistance to determine the required actions to return the affected airplane to service, using methods and procedures that avoid costly secondary damage

Nominated Person Continuing Airworthiness (Form 4) / Airworthiness Review Staff

Pro Jet GmbH
08.2015 - 12.2019
  • Ensure compliance with the conditions and restrictions of the AOC, with the applicable regulations and procedures (I.e
  • EASA Part-M, Part CAMO , etc..)
  • Final responsibility towards the airworthiness of the aircrafts managed under the Pro Jet CAMO; Ensure that all continuing airworthiness task carried out in a timely and adequate manner; Ensure the certificate of airworthiness and ARC remains valid; Assure all maintenance is performed in accordance to a, by the competent authority approved, maintenance program, in due time and any defect and damage affecting safe operation are rectified to an approved standard; Manage the approval of modifications and requesting technical support from an organization approved in accordance with Part-21
  • Any other responsibility as defined in the approved CAME

Nominated Person Continuing Airworthiness (Form 4) / Technical Director

IMPERIALJET EUROPE GMBH
01.2015 - 07.2015
  • Ensure compliance with the conditions and restrictions of the AOC, with the applicable regulations and procedures (I.e
  • EASA Part-M, Part CAMO , etc..)
  • Final responsibility towards the airworthiness of the aircrafts managed under the Imperial Jet CAMO; Ensure that all continuing airworthiness task carried out in a timely and adequate manner; Ensure the certificate of airworthiness and ARC remains valid; Assure all maintenance is performed in accordance to a, by the competent authority approved, maintenance program, in due time and any defect and damage affecting safe operation are rectified to an approved standard; Manage the approval of modifications and requesting technical support from an organization approved in accordance with Part-21
  • Any other responsibility as defined in the approved CAME

Certifying Staff Cat.C/B1, Planning - CAMO - Airworthiness Review Staff

ACC COLUMBIA Jet Service GmbH
06.2012 - 12.2014
  • Carry out Maintenance & AOG recovery on the Bombardier Challenger 600-Series, Global Express Series & Learjet 60
  • Certificate of Airworthiness renewals, Maintenance reviews, Log book and history research, Aircraft Maintenance program, Physical Surveys
  • Pre-Purchase inspection and A/C enrollment from EASA to FAA and vice versa
  • Project leading, which includes work preparation, spares planning, incoming meeting with customer, financial control, preparation of CRS, log book updates and invoice preparation
  • Carry out Maintenance but not limited on the Challenger 850, the Falcon 2000, the Cessna Citation 560, the IAI-1125Astra SPX, the Gulfstream G100/150/200 and on the Hawker 800

Project Manager - Interior - Aircraft Maintenance Hangar

Aero-Dienst GmbH & Co. KG
12.2011 - 05.2012
  • Creation of offers in the field of lnterior and development
  • Coordination of orders in cooperation with the work preparation department
  • Coordination of teams and responsibilities
  • Project support for large, interdepartmental maintenance events
  • Customer support within the scope of projects
  • Interface between customers and departments
  • Analysis and elaboration of procedures and processes in the shipyard area continuous
  • Optimization and further development of procedures
  • Close cooperation with quality assurance and the in-house development department

Specialist Technical Operations Control

AeroLogic
05.2011 - 11.2011
  • Supporting the Senior Manager Technical Operation Control
  • Representation of the company´s interests with regard to contractors, maintenance companies, the Authorities and stations worldwide
  • Performing Reporting Back and review Aircraft Maintenance Documentation
  • Continuous monitoring of the aircraft technical status
  • Performing all works and processes in close coordination with Planning, Troubleshooting and Part-145 (MRO) departments
  • Coordination of aircraft planning based on the flight schedule in consideration of technical and economical aspects
  • Planning and coordination of aircraft turnarounds with regard to punctual aircraft delivery for maintenance services
  • Monitoring the compliance of maintenance schedules in terms of EU-OPS
  • Economical evaluation of alternative scenarios for short term aircraft planning

Certifying Staff Cat.C/B1, Planning - CAMO

ACC Columbia Jet Service GmbH
03.2011 - 05.2011
  • Certifying Staff / Airworthiness Review Staff / Planning for Global Express Series and CL 600-Series, AOG Assistance

Deputy Continuing Airworthiness Manager (Cat.C/B1,CL600 series, Global Express and Lear60,A&P)

01.2009 - 02.2011
  • Management and supervision of continuing airworthiness activities (incl
  • Subcontracted continuing airworthiness tasks), ensure that all continuing airworthiness activities are carried out in accordance with the regulatory requirements, contractual obligations and directives from management regarding cost control, punctuality, effectiveness and profitability, ensure that a maintenance programme is developed to cover each aircraft managed by the CAMO ensure the continuing airworthiness of the aircraft and the serviceability of both operational and emergency equipment, ensure that all maintenance (pre-planned, ad hoc, rectification, etc.) is carried out on time to standards approved by the competent authorities, ensure evaluation of ADs for applicability and incorporation, check at the maintenance facilities on any aspect of the contracted work to satisfy his responsibility for the airworthiness of the aircraft, ensure the accomplishment of pre-flight inspections, maintain good relations with all legislative and customer representatives, ensure that maintenance standards are maintained through operational supervision, as well as inspections and audits, ensure that recommendations from audits carried out by the competent authority, the Quality Manager and by and/or on behalf of the customer are processed, followed up, and communicated back to the customer in an appropriate manner, monitor the validity period of the Airworthiness Review Certificate (ARC) and initialize the re-certification in due time to minimize operational impact.

Dep.Manager Bombardier Products (Certifying Staff B1,A&P, all CL600 series, Global and Lear 60)

Jet Aviation (Asia Pacific) Pte Ltd
01.2007 - 01.2009
  • In charge of leading line and base maintenance projects on Bombardier Learjet's, Challengers, Global Express, Cessna Citations, and Gulfstreams
  • Planning the work scope as per work order and is coordinating with other departments (Planning and Logistic), the need on manpower, parts and Third Party Services
  • Motivate and manage the team

Technician

Jet Aviation
07.2006 - 12.2006
  • Aircraft Maintenance, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on G-IV, Global Express, Hawker 800

Certifying Staff B1 (CL 600 series)

Bombardier
04.2005 - 06.2006
  • Aircraft Maintenance, Lead Technician & Certifying Staff scheduled and unscheduled inspections, heavy maintenance, AOG Roadtrips

Deputy Supervisor - Head of Operation

Bundeswehr
04.1993 - 03.2005
  • Leading the Operation of several aircrafts and helicopters, fully trained engineer on Canadair Challenger 601 Aircraft

Education

Type Familiarization

Alpha Omega Safety Multi Services
Kloten, Switzerland
04.2001 -

Q.C.M. Quality Control Management AG, Belp, Switzerland
01.2018 - 2018.04

Boeing
01.2011 - 2011.04

Level I Maintenance CES-5000 Cabin Electronic System - undefined

Rockwell Collins Australia Training Center
01.2008 - 2008.04

Airframe and Powerplant AV 100 -

AvTech Exams Aviation Maintenance Training Center
01.2007 - 2007.04

Mechanical B1 Lear 60 - undefined

Bombardier Training Center Dallas
01.2007 - 2007.04

Avionics B2 Differences Cl 604 to Cl 605 (SN 5701 and subs) - undefined

Bombardier Training Center Montreal
01.2007 - 2007.04

Mechanical B1 Global Express/5000/XRS - undefined

Bombardier Training Center Montreal
01.2007 - 2007.04

CL 604 Maint.Overviev & Cl 601/Cl 600 Differences - undefined

Bombardier
01.2005 - 2005.04

Certifying Staff B1 - undefined

Lufthansa Technical Training
01.2003 - 2004.04

Challenger 601 G.A.F. Airframe Course -

Bombardier / Canadair Montreal
01.1994 - 1994.04

Skills

Technical Investigations

Certification

EASA Cat.C, Luftfahrt-Bundesamt

Locations

Zurich Metropolitan Area

Software

CAMP

AMOS

Languages

English
Upper intermediate (B2)
German
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Nominated Person for Continuing Airworthiness (Form 4)

Luxaviation Group
08.2020 - 12.2021

Head of AOG Department

ACC COLUMBIA Jet Service GmbH
07.2019 - 07.2020

Q.C.M. Quality Control Management AG, Belp, Switzerland
01.2018 - 2018.04

Nominated Person Continuing Airworthiness (Form 4) / Airworthiness Review Staff

Pro Jet GmbH
08.2015 - 12.2019

Nominated Person Continuing Airworthiness (Form 4) / Technical Director

IMPERIALJET EUROPE GMBH
01.2015 - 07.2015

Certifying Staff Cat.C/B1, Planning - CAMO - Airworthiness Review Staff

ACC COLUMBIA Jet Service GmbH
06.2012 - 12.2014

Project Manager - Interior - Aircraft Maintenance Hangar

Aero-Dienst GmbH & Co. KG
12.2011 - 05.2012

Specialist Technical Operations Control

AeroLogic
05.2011 - 11.2011

Certifying Staff Cat.C/B1, Planning - CAMO

ACC Columbia Jet Service GmbH
03.2011 - 05.2011

Boeing
01.2011 - 2011.04

Deputy Continuing Airworthiness Manager (Cat.C/B1,CL600 series, Global Express and Lear60,A&P)

01.2009 - 02.2011

Level I Maintenance CES-5000 Cabin Electronic System - undefined

Rockwell Collins Australia Training Center
01.2008 - 2008.04

Dep.Manager Bombardier Products (Certifying Staff B1,A&P, all CL600 series, Global and Lear 60)

Jet Aviation (Asia Pacific) Pte Ltd
01.2007 - 01.2009

Airframe and Powerplant AV 100 -

AvTech Exams Aviation Maintenance Training Center
01.2007 - 2007.04

Mechanical B1 Lear 60 - undefined

Bombardier Training Center Dallas
01.2007 - 2007.04

Avionics B2 Differences Cl 604 to Cl 605 (SN 5701 and subs) - undefined

Bombardier Training Center Montreal
01.2007 - 2007.04

Mechanical B1 Global Express/5000/XRS - undefined

Bombardier Training Center Montreal
01.2007 - 2007.04

Technician

Jet Aviation
07.2006 - 12.2006

Certifying Staff B1 (CL 600 series)

Bombardier
04.2005 - 06.2006

CL 604 Maint.Overviev & Cl 601/Cl 600 Differences - undefined

Bombardier
01.2005 - 2005.04

Certifying Staff B1 - undefined

Lufthansa Technical Training
01.2003 - 2004.04

Type Familiarization

Alpha Omega Safety Multi Services
04.2001 -

Challenger 601 G.A.F. Airframe Course -

Bombardier / Canadair Montreal
01.1994 - 1994.04

Deputy Supervisor - Head of Operation

Bundeswehr
04.1993 - 03.2005

Technical Services Manager

Jet Aviation Business Jets AG
1 2022 - Current
Joerg BierCertifying Staff Cat C./B1, Airworthiness Engineer, Airworthiness Review Staff, Former NPCA (EASA Form 4)