Airworthiness Manager
Jacksonville, FLAll locationsJacksonville, FLAtlanta, GALos Angeles, CAWashington, DC Hybrid
$165,000–$220,000 a yearJobFig found this opening at its original source and checks that it remains available.
About the role
As an Airworthiness Manager you will be responsible for planning, negotiating, developing, and delivering the airworthiness artifacts necessary to facilitate both military and civil aviation approvals for developmental and production aircraft . The Airworthiness Manager will play a critical role in the development of the airworthiness strategy and execution . The Airworthiness Manager will own the certification process from cradle to grave enabl ing suc c essful regulatory compliance and certification under both traditional and novel military and civil p rocesses . The successful candidate will use part 23, part 25, or MIL-HDBK 516 experience to work cross-functionally with engineering and external stakeholders to successfully implement and execute airworthiness approvals on aggressive timelines . 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.
What you'll bring
- 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
- 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.
- 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).
- The salary range listed for this role is intended as a general guideline.
- Final compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including role scope and responsibilities, relevant experience, education and training, key skills, market data, and business needs.