Airworthiness Manager

Are you looking for an opportunity to be part of a collaborative environment where you can expand your skills in Airworthiness? We have a great position on our team for you---join us! As an Airworthiness Manager, you'll be responsible for Aviation Product Approvals, and cultivating an efficient compliance environment with applicable aviation regulations, policies, and procedures. You will oversee the operation and compliance of one or more aviation approval(s), and will serve as the Accountable Manager for one or more Civil Aviation Approvals. You'll serve as our primary airworthiness point of contact with Civil Aviation Authorities (FAA, NTSB, foreign CAA, etc.), support proposals and program planning relative to airworthiness compliance, and conduct internal audits of airworthiness compliance. Our Airworthiness Managers (Product Approvals) work closely with Certification Managers (Design Approvals) to proactively build compliance into our aviation deliverables.

The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations - with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• B.A. (or equivalent degree) and typically, 6+ years of progressive aviation experience, which includes 0-2+ years of management experience
• A higher level degree may substitute for relevant experience
• Current FAA Airworthiness Designee, or eligible to become an FAA Airworthiness Designee
• Current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification, with Inspection Authorization (IA)
• Working knowledge of aviation design approvals, production, airworthiness certification, flight operations, maintenance, and modifications
• Solid knowledge of 14 CFR, Orders, Advisory Circulars, and FAA Legal Interpretations
• Experience working within an FAA approval holder system
• Work history must be free of FAA enforcement action against your personal certificate(s), or against any organizational approval for which you were a manager
• Basic Microsoft Office Suite skills (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel)
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience as an FAA or EASA Accountable Manager
• Background in Quality Management
• Experience with wide body aircrafts
• Experience as an Airworthiness Unit member
• Experience as a Manager within an FAA-approved organization
• Cross-functional aviation experience, rather than limited or specialized experience
• Hands-on experience with different sizes/types of aircraft
• Experience supporting both Military and Commercial Aircraft environments
• Ability to effectively balance all requirements (Company, Customer and Compliance) through proactive actions rather than compromise
• Critical thinker with the ability to apply an efficient compliance environment in real world applications
• Strong interpersonal skills; leads by example and through influencing
• Multi-Tasker with strong organizational and administrative skills
• Core values that align with SNC's core values

At Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) we deliver customer-focused technology and best-of-breed integrations in the aerospace and defense sectors. SNC has been honored as one of the most innovative U.S. companies in space, a Tier One Superior Supplier for the U.S. Air Force, and as one of America's fastest-growing companies. Learn more about SNC

This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more .

IMPORTANT NOTICE:
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.

Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.

SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We're known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation's most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!

SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.