Airworthiness Program Lead - Defense Aviation

Clutch Canada; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 165,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellness benefits

Stock options & 401(k)

Paid parental leave & holidays

Unlimited PTO

Office lunches

Job summary

Hermeus in Jacksonville is seeking an Airworthiness Manager to own the certification cradle-to-grave, plan and execute airworthiness strategies, and coordinate with regulatory authorities to secure timely approvals for developmental and production aircraft.

This leadership role requires MIL-HDBK 516 or 14 CFR Part 25 expertise, cross‑functional collaboration with engineering and manufacturing, and the ability to manage documentation and schedules under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Engineering preferred).
• 6+ years of airworthiness experience in aviation/aerospace.
• In-depth knowledge of MIL-HDBK 516 or 14 CFR Part 25.
• Experience in airworthiness management in military and civil aviation.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.
• Willingness to work cross-functional and meet aggressive timelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organization's airworthiness function, owning 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.
• 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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Security clearance (US)

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master’s degree in STEM

Job description

Hermeus in Jacksonville is seeking an Airworthiness Manager to own the certification cradle-to-grave, plan and execute airworthiness strategies, and coordinate with regulatory authorities to secure timely approvals for developmental and production aircraft.

This leadership role requires MIL-HDBK 516 or 14 CFR Part 25 expertise, cross‑functional collaboration with engineering and manufacturing, and the ability to manage documentation and schedules under tight deadlines.