FAA Certification Engineer - Aircraft Modifications & STCs

Colonial Staffing Group Inc.; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

PTO

401(k) with Company Match

Job summary

Colonial Staffing Group Inc. seeks an experienced Certification Engineer with a strong background in aircraft modification, FAA certification, and airworthiness.

This is a full-time, onsite role in Virginia, supporting Part 135/145 MRO environments. You will develop certification strategies, prepare ICA and documentation, coordinate with FAA and DERs, and support conformity inspections and testing to obtain regulatory approvals.

Qualifications

• BS in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering is required.
• Experience with aircraft certification, modifications, or aerospace engineering.
• Knowledge of FAA Part 23/25/27/29 regulations.
• Experience with STC processes and certification documentation (337 forms).
• Part 135/145 MRO experience highly preferred.
• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident status.

Responsibilities

• Develop certification strategies, compliance plans, and supporting engineering documentation.
• Support aircraft modifications, repairs, STC programs, and regulatory approvals.
• Prepare compliance matrices, engineering reports, and Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA).
• Coordinate with FAA representatives, DERs, ODA organizations, and engineering teams.
• Support conformity inspections, ground/flight testing, and certification activities.

Skills

Certification engineering

FAA regulations knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Aircraft modification support

Education

BS in Aerospace Engineering

Job description

Colonial Staffing Group Inc. seeks an experienced Certification Engineer with a strong background in aircraft modification, FAA certification, and airworthiness.

This is a full-time, onsite role in Virginia, supporting Part 135/145 MRO environments. You will develop certification strategies, prepare ICA and documentation, coordinate with FAA and DERs, and support conformity inspections and testing to obtain regulatory approvals.