Airworthiness Manager

Responsibilities:

• Lead the organization's airworthiness function, owning both the planning and execution of all airworthiness, compliance, and certification activities. 

• Develop and execute airworthiness plans for aircraft development programs, including certification documentation, compliance activities, regulatory coordination, and certification reviews and approvals. This is a hands-on role requiring both strategic leadership and direct execution. 

• Develop and track certification basis and requirements for development of aircraft. 

• Develop and implement airworthiness strategies, processes, and procedures in compliance with military and civil aviation regulations. 

• Coordinate with regulatory authorities, certification agencies, and other external entities to obtain and maintain relationships necessary to facilitate timely approvals. 

• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, test, and quality assurance teams to ensure that activities meet or exceed regulatory standards. 

• Communicate and manage airworthiness tasking, tracking, status, and schedule to shareholders, executive management, and internal teams. 

• Meticulously manage the documentation and record-keeping processes related to airworthiness compliance. 

• Provide guidance and training to internal teams on airworthiness regulations to ensure compliance is maintained. 

• Conduct airworthiness assessments and audits to identify and address compliance issues. 

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in STEM discipline [preferably in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, or related field)]. 

• Minimum of 6 years of airworthiness experience in aviation/aerospace industry. 

• In-depth knowledge of military and civil aviation regulations and requirements (MIL-HDBK 516 or 14 CFR Part 25). 

• Experience in airworthiness management, preferably in both military and civil aviation environments. 

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. 

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance. 

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Master’s degree in STEM discipline [preferably in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, or related field)]. 

• Proven experience in executing airworthiness projects and obtaining and maintaining airworthiness certifications. 

• Active U.S. Security Clearance. 

• Experience as an FAA Designed Engineering Representative (DER).