Airworthiness Lead — Defense Aviation Programs

Hermeus; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Stock options

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays & PTO

Job summary

Hermeus is seeking an Airworthiness Manager to lead planning and execution of airworthiness activities for developmental and production aircraft. The role covers regulatory approvals under MIL-HDBK 516 and 14 CFR Part 25, with cross-functional collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, and QA to meet aggressive timelines.

The successful candidate will own cradle-to-grave certification, oversee documentation, and mentor teams on airworthiness requirements while facilitating relationships

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM (Engineering preferred).
• 6+ years airworthiness experience in aviation/aerospace.
• Knowledge of MIL-HDBK 516 or 14 CFR Part 25.
• Experience managing airworthiness in military and civil environments.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the airworthiness function, planning and executing compliance activities.
• Develop airworthiness plans for development programs and certification reviews.
• Coordinate with regulatory authorities and certification bodies.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, test, and quality teams to meet regulatory standards.
• Manage documentation and record-keeping for airworthiness compliance.
• Provide training on airworthiness regulations to internal teams.

Skills

Airworthiness management

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder coordination

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's in STEM

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Hermeus is seeking an Airworthiness Manager to lead planning and execution of airworthiness activities for developmental and production aircraft. The role covers regulatory approvals under MIL-HDBK 516 and 14 CFR Part 25, with cross-functional collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, and QA to meet aggressive timelines.

The successful candidate will own cradle-to-grave certification, oversee documentation, and mentor teams on airworthiness requirements while facilitating relationships