Lead the organization's airworthiness function, owning both 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. This is a hands-on role requiring both strategic leadership and direct execution.

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.

Master’s degree in STEM discipline [preferably in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, or related field)].

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).