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Certification Engineer

Mobile, AL

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Continuing Airworthiness * Support acceptance of individual aircraft by customers and their local authorities. Your boarding pass: * B.S. degree in Engineering or related field: * 3 years of ...

Aery Aviation LLC

Certification Engineer

Newport News, VA · On-site

$40 - $50/hr

They provide technical guidance regarding regulatory compliance, certification planning, and continued airworthiness while supporting fabrication, installation, testing, and certification activities.

VSE Corporation

Interior Technician I (1857)

Hebron, KY · On-site

Performing maintenance and alteration tasks on civil aviation articles in accordance with the current technical data provided in the manufacturers' Instructions for Continued Airworthiness, Services ...

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Interior Technician I (1857)

Hebron, KY

Performing maintenance and alteration tasks on civil aviation articles in accordance with the current technical data provided in the manufacturers' Instructions for Continued Airworthiness, Services ...

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Interior Technician I (487)

Hebron, KY · On-site

Performing maintenance and alteration tasks on civil aviation articles in accordance with the current technical data provided in the manufacturers' Instructions for Continued Airworthiness, Services ...

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As of Aug 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for continuing airworthiness in the United States is $17.41, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.90 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Professionals in Continuing Airworthiness are responsible for monitoring aircraft maintenance schedules, reviewing technical records, and ensuring compliance with aviation regulations. On a daily basis, you may coordinate with maintenance teams to address defects, update aircraft maintenance programs, and liaise with regulatory bodies. Additionally, the role often involves analyzing airworthiness directives, issuing work orders, and ensuring documentation is up-to-date. This blend of technical administration and cross-functional communication helps maintain both safety and operational efficiency for the airline or operator.

What is continuing airworthiness?

A Continuing Airworthiness job involves ensuring that aircraft remain airworthy throughout their operational life by complying with regulatory requirements, maintenance programs, and safety standards. Professionals in this field oversee inspections, maintenance planning, defect reporting, and compliance with aviation regulations. They work closely with maintenance organizations, regulatory authorities, and operators to ensure the safety and reliability of aircraft. This role is crucial in preventing technical failures and maintaining operational efficiency.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in continuing airworthiness?

To thrive in Continuing Airworthiness, you need in-depth knowledge of aviation maintenance regulations, technical documentation, and aircraft systems, usually supported by an engineering degree or relevant aviation qualifications. Familiarity with maintenance tracking software (like AMOS or CAMP), and certification such as EASA Part 66 or FAA A&P licenses, are crucial. Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective communication skills enable effective collaboration with maintenance teams and regulatory authorities. These abilities ensure aircraft remain safe, compliant, and airworthy, directly impacting operational reliability and regulatory adherence.

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Infographic showing various Continuing Airworthiness job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 70% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 12% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $36,219 per year, or $17.4 per hour.

Principal Airworthiness Engineer

Northrop Grumman Corporation

El Segundo, CA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Life, PTO

Posted 18 days ago

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8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 363 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

88th of 540 rated manufacturers

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems sector has an opening for a Principal Airworthiness Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position is based in El Segundo, CA or Rancho Bernardo, CA. A hybrid/remote work arrangement may be considered for the selected candidate.
The Principal/Senior Principal Airworthiness Engineer will be working within the Airworthiness Engineering Directorate supporting certification efforts on various air vehicle platforms. The selected candidate will ensure the logical and systematic realization of customer airworthiness certification objectives into system solutions to meet program needs throughout the product lifecycle (e.g. Flight Releases, Type Certification, continued airworthiness, and operation of airspace integration). The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings across all levels.
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
  • Performs technical airworthiness planning and verification support including development and negotiation of airworthiness plans, bases of certification, means of compliance, and other certification activities for complex total systems with IPT/REs as well as customer counterparts.
  • Reviews and coordinates with other airworthiness engineers as well as internal engineering disciplines performed across the total system to include design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal.
  • Performs functional and process analyses, requirements allocation and definition studies to translate customer requirements into criteria and derived requirements. Ensures the logical and systematic realization of customer airworthiness certification objectives into system solutions to meet program needs throughout the product lifecycle (e.g. Flight releases, Type certification, continued airworthiness, operations, and airspace integration).
  • Responsible for managing and maintaining Type Design Data and airworthiness evidence in support of a Military Type Certification and Air System Continued & Continuing Airworthiness as a member of the technical AW staff in a System Design Responsible company.

The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, collaborative/team settings across all levels.
Basic Qualifications:
  • Principal: Bachelor of Science in a STEM discipline with 5 years of related experience; OR Master of Science with 3 years of related experience; OR Ph.D. with 1 year of related experience
  • Familiarity of MIL-HDBK-516B Expanded and -516C
  • Work experience leading the development of Airworthiness plans, a Basis of Certification, and related activities
  • Work experience with UAS/RPAS airworthiness authorizations and type certifications
  • Ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance within a reasonable amount of time, as determined by business needs

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Military aircraft development or modification experience
  • Ability to initiate Airworthiness Certification process improvement initiatives
  • DoD and Civil Airworthiness Experience
  • Work experience and familiarity with UAS/RPAS
  • Design and Systems Engineering experience in one or more of the following areas: Structures, Flight Technology, Air Vehicle Subsystems, Avionics, Mission Payload Integration, System Safety, Flight Test, Configuration Management
  • Experience with USAF Airworthiness Policy Directives, Instructions, and Airworthiness Bulletins (AWB)
  • Control Account Management (CAM) and Earned Value Management System (EVMS) experience including Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) planning and tracking, Earned Value reporting, variance analysis, and Estimate at Complete (EAC) forecasting.
  • Interactions with airworthiness authorities US DoD, or civil authorities
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint, Word and SharePoint
  • A current active U.S. Government in-scope DoD Secret security clearance or higher and the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR/SAP).

Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible.

Industry

Space research administration

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Falls Church, VA, US

Year founded

1939

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