Airworthiness Manager

About the role

Hermeus is a venture-backed defense aviation company focused on rapid iterative prototyping to build the fastest aircraft. We collaborate with the Department of War to deliver high-speed systems aligned with the modern battlefield needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organization's airworthiness function, overseeing 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.
• Work cross-functionally with engineering and external stakeholders to successfully implement and execute airworthiness approvals on aggressive timelines.
• 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.
• Collaborate with regulatory authorities, certification agencies, and other external entities to obtain and maintain relationships necessary to facilitate timely approvals.
• Ensure that activities meet or exceed regulatory standards by communicating and managing 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in STEM discipline [preferably in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, or related field)].
• Minimum of 6 years of airworthiness experience in aviation/aerospace industry.
• In-depth knowledge of military and civil aviation regulations and requirements (MIL-HDBK 516 or 14 CFR Part 25).
• Experience in airworthiness management, preferably in both military and civil aviation environments.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• 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).