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SWS can approve the design of major repairs to products for which it holds the supplemental type-certificate.
Nigel Smith (CEng, MRAeS, MIET) is responsible for the Company’s EASA approved Design Organisation. With over 25 years’ experience as a Mechanical Engineer, he remains an eminent figure in the aerospace and civil aviation industry.
In his role as company MD and Head of Design, Nigel is frequently invited to speak and advise clients and other organisations on certification and approval issues. Along with fellow SWS Director Phil Williams, he has been invited by EASA to present to regulators, advisors and other DOAs at an EASA workshop.
Through his experience with Night Vision Imaging Systems (NVIS) and Night Vision Goggle (NVG) operations within the rotorcraft sector Phil took up the post of 'acting' Head of Design for a major helicopter company (whilst continuing to hold his position within SWS) to oversee the completion of a full NVIS installation and support the clients NVG operational approvals. His interface with the national regulatory authorities, flight operations and maintenance organization was an invaluable experience, he has gained a high level of understanding of the relationship between the disciplines and the important roles they play in ensuring safe designs are managed and maintained.
Phil Williams has established a robust and comprehensive process for supplier approval within the company's Design & Quality Assurance System and has presented the process to EASA and Industry as a whole.
If you are a highly motivated, skilled and passionate individual who wishes to join a high quality, forward looking company in an exciting role that provides you with a real opportunity to make a difference, learn and progress - then SWS invite you to apply to be part of our team.
We regularly recruit new staff not only to meet the daily needs of our business but also to be involved in new initiatives for the development of SWS. We are continually seeking and are interested in outstanding graduates and experienced professionals looking for their next challenge.
At SWS we try to be more of a partner with our clients than just a supplier. One way we measure our success is by what our clients say about us. Many of our clients have taken the time to provide us with a testimonial. We hope you will take time to read their comments here.
"SWS provide China Airlines great support and service with experience to obtain the EASA STC for "Family Couch" installation. They are the reliable partner of certification expertise."
"SWS continues to support the EASA certification process for Greenpoint’s Aeroloft product. Their exstensive experience with EASA regulations was instrumental in obtaining the first STC on the 747-8 aircraft. They understand custom and innovative projects, and offer a wide variety of certification expertise."
"SWS has become our first choice when we begin looking for Safety and Certification support. Their responsiveness and breadth of experience make it hard for other firms to compete with them in this area. We have benefited from their expertise on multiple programs across our product lines."
"The expertise and knowledge of SWS Certification Services has assisted Thompson Aero Seating to gain ETSO and TSO approval for our Vantage seats, as well as providing follow up data to enable seat installations via STC. They are fully worthy of their reputation for competence and quality of service."
"Altitude contract SWS for their specific expertise in certification issues, and have continued to be impressed and have confidence in their ability to deliver. SWS Certification Services provided an EASA minor approval on a B737 VIP package, as with our previous experiences, SWS provided a very efficient service to a tight schedule."
"SWS has delivered an excellent and efficient service to aid the certification of our product on a very aggressive schedule."
