Aviation Airworthiness Data Manager

D&G Solutions; Elizabeth City (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-competitive salary

Generous PTO

Medical, dental, vision and life ins.

401(k) and disability insurance

Training opportunities

Job summary

D&G is seeking an Aviation Airworthiness Data Manager to support U.S. Coast Guard aviation programs. You will maintain airworthiness history, validate fleet records, and brief senior leaders on critical data to inform decisions.

The role requires managing large datasets, ensuring compliance with airworthiness standards, and collaborating with OEMs, engineers, and SMEs to sustain mission readiness across USCG aircraft fleets.

Qualifications

• 15 years of senior-level experience in aviation maintenance, aerospace engineering, logistics, airworthiness certification, or related technical field.
• Proven track record of migrating and synthesizing massive datasets into actionable intelligence for senior leadership.
• Familiarity with airworthiness standards and lifecycle management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for briefing leadership.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Airworthiness Data Management & Curation
• Baseline Maintenance: archive OEM baseline data, including aircraft type certificates and OEM configurations
• Track tail-numbers, life-limits, and records of modifications and repairs
• Monitor mission profiles and correlate data with OEM specs to ensure fatigue and life limits
• Participate in vendor site visits and manage training programs for certification personnel

Skills

Aviation maintenance

Aerospace engineering

Logistics

Airworthiness certification

Data analysis

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The D&G team is seeking an Aviation Airworthiness Data Manager to join our team. The Aviation Airworthiness Data Manager provides critical, comprehensive airframe historical information to directly support and validate high-level fleet airworthiness decisions to U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) Division Chiefs, Product Line Managers (PLMs), Engineering Officers (EOs), Chief Warrant Officers (CWOs), Technical Warrant Holders, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), Certification Agents, and supporting staff. ALC provides logistics and depot maintenance support to all U.S. Coast Guard aviation assets including the HC-27J Spartan, HC-144 Ocean Sentry, HC-130 H/J Hercules, MH-60T Jayhawk, and MH-65D/E Dolphin.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Airworthiness Data Management & Curation
• Information Architecture: Gather, research, catalog, and electronically file critical, relevant fleet information in the Engineering Services Division (ESD) Airworthiness Repository (migrating to the Aviation Technical Information Program - ATIP)
• Baseline Maintenance: Manage and archive core OEM baseline data and any subsequent modifications, including:
  • Aircraft Type Certificates and OEM baseline configurations.
  • System modifications (mechanical, electrical, electronic, weapons, life support, and safety systems)
  • Flight test data, Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTOs), Special Compliance Technical Orders (SCTOs), and Asset Computer Control Board (ACCB) decisions
  • Cybersecurity assessments and Authorities to Operate (ATOs).
  • OEM deviations and specific airworthiness concerns identified by ESD
• Tail-Number & Life-Limit Tracking
  • Individual Aircraft Records: Maintain a dedicated, chronological history of each individual aircraft, capturing significant structural damage, major modifications, and repairs that fall outside the scope of normally scheduled Planned Depot Maintenance (PDM)
  • Research, track, and record airframe life expectancies in precise, tangible metrics (e.g., flight hours, landing cycles, pressurization cycles, or years of service)
  • Document service life extension studies and outcomes. Ensure that both the macro-level fleet records and micro-level individual aircraft records are updated to reflect authorized life extensions (e.g., tracking structural modifications required to safely extend H-65 limits from 20,000 to 30,000 flight hours)
• Mission Spectrum Monitoring & Program Development
  • Develop and manage a program to monitor changes in aircraft mission profiles
  • Correlate actual flight spectrum data (e.g., VFDR maneuvering data from HITRON or Air Intercept missions) against OEM design specifications to ensure the fleet remains within engineered fatigue and system life limits
  • Monitor changes to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), USCG and other services technical directives relating to logistics support (e.g. maintenance, technical data, support and test equipment, facilities, supply support, packaging, handling, storage, transportation, training, training devices and computer resources, design interface, configuration management and deficiencies for applicability to USCG aircraft. Provide recommendations for action to the applicable engineering cell leader for Government action)
• Additional Senior Duties
  • Participate in vendor site visits to ensure ALC suppliers comply with established Coast Guard and OEM airworthiness standards
  • Administer and manage the certification and recurring training programs for Technical Warrant Holders, Lead Engineers, and Certification AgentsOther duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• 15 years of senior-level experience in aviation maintenance, aerospace engineering, logistics, airworthiness certification, or a closely related technical field.
• Proven track record of managing, migrating, and synthesizing massive, complex technical datasets into actionable intelligence for senior leadership.
• Aerospace Systems & Structures: In-depth, practical understanding of aircraft structural integrity, propulsion systems, and advanced avionics.
• Comprehensive command of military (e.g., NAVAIR, USAF) and/or FAA airworthiness standards, certification processes, and aviation sustainment principles.
• Deep knowledge of aviation technical publications, OEM baseline data, Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTOs), Service Bulletins, and engineering drawings.
• Familiarity with advanced data analysis methodologies used for trend forecasting, risk assessment, and airframe lifecycle management.
• The analytical capacity to research, interrogate, and synthesize highly technical information from disparate sources (such as VFDR data and OEM reports) to form a complete, flawless historical record.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Must be capable of confidently briefing and advising ALC Division Chiefs, OEM engineers, and Technical Warrant Holders on critical airworthiness data.
• Superior organizational skills with the ability to lead vendor site visits, audit supplier compliance, and manage high-level engineering credentialing programs
• Expert-level proficiency with database management, historical data migration, and the Microsoft Office Suite
• This role is restricted to U.S. person(s) (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents and other protected individuals under the immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).
• Ability to pass a Public Trust background investigation
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively and in a team environment.
• Effective problem identification and solution skills

Desired Skills

• Direct, hands-on experience with U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) aviation platforms, maintenance processes, and logistical IT systems (e.g., ACMS, ALMIS)

Who We Are

D&G is one of the fastest-growing companies in the Washington, DC area and honored to be named one of the “Best Places to Work” in the nation. We are an 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), and Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) that has been recognized at the highest levels, including the DHS Secretary and Secretary of the Army PM and Team of the Year Awards. We are driven to mission success through a combination of ownership, leadership, and accountability. We believe in giving back to our community and proudly supporting organizations such as Homes for Our Troops, SemperK9, and Wreaths Across America.

Why choose us

We invest in our employees in all aspects of their life and we value family. We offer market-competitive salary, a generous PTO package, and comprehensive medical, dental, vision and life insurance plans. We also offer 401K, short/long-term disability insurance, a fun and engaging culture, and training opportunities to keep you up to speed with the latest technologies.

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