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PPT Solutions

Airworthiness Engineer

Huntsville, AL

PPT Solutions is seeking a highly capable Airworthiness Engineer with a strong electrical engineering foundation and direct experience supporting the Systems Readiness Directorate (SRD). The ideal ...

PPT Solutions

Airworthiness Engineer

Huntsville, AL

This role focuses on reviewing engineering documentation and technical data to ensure compliance with airworthiness and safety standards for Special Operations aircraft. Candidates should have ...

Astrion

$165K - $175K/yr

Overview Principal Airworthiness Engineer LOCATION : Hanscom AFB, MA Salary Range : $165-$175,000 annually *depending on experience, certifications, and qualifications JOB STATUS: Full-time CLEARANCE

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An Airworthiness Engineer ensures that aircraft meet safety and regulatory standards set by aviation authorities. They review designs, assess compliance, manage certification processes, and coordinate with regulatory agencies to ensure continued airworthiness. Their role involves analyzing structural integrity, systems performance, and maintenance procedures. They work closely with design teams, maintenance crews, and certification bodies to maintain aviation safety.

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To thrive as an Airworthiness Engineer, you need a solid background in aerospace engineering, regulatory compliance, and safety analysis, typically supported by a relevant engineering degree. Familiarity with certification standards such as EASA or FAA, use of compliance management tools, and proficiency in technical documentation systems are crucial. Exceptional attention to detail, critical thinking, and strong communication skills help you liaise effectively between engineering teams and regulatory authorities. These competencies ensure aircraft meet stringent safety standards and regulatory requirements, protecting both the organization and public safety.

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As an Airworthiness Engineer, your day usually involves reviewing and ensuring compliance of aircraft designs or modifications with regulatory requirements, conducting safety assessments, and preparing detailed documentation for certification authorities. You'll collaborate closely with design, manufacturing, and quality assurance teams to identify and rectify any potential airworthiness issues. Additionally, you may participate in project meetings, liaise with regulatory authorities like the FAA or EASA, and stay updated on evolving industry standards. This role is both dynamic and detail-oriented, offering opportunities to contribute directly to the safety and reliability of aerospace products.

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Airworthiness Engineer

Airworthiness Engineer

PPT Solutions, LLC

Huntsville, AL • On-site

Other

Re-posted 27 days ago

Job description

Salary:

PPT Solutions is seeking a highly capable Airworthiness Engineer with a strong electrical engineering foundation and direct experience supporting the Systems Readiness Directorate (SRD). The ideal candidate brings handson familiarity with HH60 platforms, understands SRDs crossfunctional workflows, and is proficient in using the Task Tracking System (TTS) to manage airworthiness actions and engineering tasking. This role supports Army Aviation airworthiness to ensure safe, compliant, and missionready fleet operations.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
  • At least 25 years of experience in aerospace/systems engineering
  • Direct experience supporting the Systems Readiness Directorate (SRD)
  • HH60 platform experience (operational, engineering, sustainment, or airworthiness support)
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate with SRD functional divisions (Mission Equipment, Software Airworthiness, Structures and Materials, Aeromechanics, Propulsion, etc.)
  • Proficiency with the Task Tracking System (TTS) for task management, documentation, and workflow coordination
  • Strong understanding of Army Aviation Airworthiness engineering processes
  • Ability to communicate effectively with government, military, and contractor personnel
  • Active Secret clearance


Key Responsibilities

  • Support SRD airworthiness engineering activities for HH60 and related utility aviation platforms
  • Conduct technical evaluations of proposed configuration changes, modifications, and software updates
  • Collaborate with SRD functional divisions to ensure alignment across multiple teams
  • Utilize TTS to manage task assignments, track progress, and maintain documentation accuracy
  • Assist with airworthiness release (AWR) inputs, configuration assessments, and safety considerations
  • Participate in technical reviews, engineering boards, and configuration control processes
  • Analyze deficiencies, replicate issues when required, and support fleet impact assessments
  • Provide clear, actionable engineering recommendations to government stakeholders


Work Environment & Physical Demands

  1. This job typically operates in a professional office environment with moderate noise level. This role
    routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and
    fax machines. This role may be required to remain stationary for extended periods of time. This role may
    require lifting lightweight objects, typically used in an office environment, such as a computer laptop,
    files or copy paper.
  2. For some, acknowledged at hire and in support of specified contract tasks, this role may be required to
    work outside in moderate weather conditions, stand/remain stationary for long hours, and climb in and
    out of vehicles/aircraft. The noise level in this work environment ranges from moderate to loud and may
    require protective devices such as wearing ear plugs. Specific vision abilities required include close vision,
    distance vision and the ability to differentiate between colors.


The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


At PPT, we value our employees. You can take comfort in the fact that here you will be treated as a professional, given room to grow and compensated with a benefits package to care for you and your family. You have made the decision to do meaningful work and we believe you should be rewarded for that decision. Explore our website and learn more about what it means to be a part of PPT Solutions.


PPT Solutions, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.



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