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Airworthiness Engineer jobs are open across aerospace defense, commercial aviation, and MRO, from entry-level to principal, with specializations in FAA compliance, structural analysis, and continued airworthiness programs. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Airworthiness Engineering Specialist III – Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation – 500 Gulfstream Road, Savannah, GA 31407
DUTIES: Be responsible for the successful planning and completion of a variety of engineering and supportive tasks associated with the Compliance Assurance Organization, Organization Designation Authority, FAA, EASA, and other foreign civil aviation authorities. Lead, generate, process, and support the review of engineering documentation required for certification programs from project start to closure. Review and approve group deliverables (i.e., certification plans, summary compliance reports, correspondence, noise data sheets). Make authoritative decisions and recommendations for problem solution through application of advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts in areas where engineering precedents are lacking. Serve as a recognized leader and an authority in multiple areas of certification. Present certification requirement recommendations to multi-disciplinary design teams and upper management. Research and determine impact of NPRMs or potential changes to guidance material (industry or regulatory) to apply to future design development. Recommend strategy for group processes, tools, deliverables, and responsibilities. Develop and present briefings on certification strategy and status to organization leadership and regulatory authorities as assigned. Develop work methods and standard operating procedures for certification methods, processes, and tools. Recommend improvements to existing processes. Author issue papers and assist in preparation of applicant response. Participate in industry conferences, working groups, and/or committees related to aviation certification as assigned. Utilize delegated authorities under the company ODA (i.e., Engineering Authorized Representative, Alternate Administrator) as applicable. Participate in FCAA validation activities and reviews of deliverables as a Subject Matter Expert. Perform other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering field required. Thirteen years of certification experience in job offered or related engineering position required, including any experience with: FAA Orders 8110.4 and 8110.15; developing certification strategies for novel products; verifying aircraft design compliance; managing airworthiness of in-service fleets and test vehicles; and designing aerospace systems and components. In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering field and thirteen years of experience, Employer will accept a Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering field and eleven years of the above-listed experience or a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering field and nine years of the above-listed experience. Must have legal authority to work in the U.S. EEOE.
Resume to: Franklin D. Mayers, Jr., Director, People Mobility, Gulfstream Aerospace Corp., 30 Innovation Drive, Mailstop D-03, Savannah, GA 31407 or to people.mobility@gulfstream.com. Please reference MR16 + job title in cover letter or subject line.
Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in a discipline relevant to the position required or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. 13 years specific certification experience or 18 years broad engineering experience. Experience credit considered for related adv degrees limited to 2 yrs for Masters, 4 yrs for PhD in fields applicable to this job.
Position Purpose:
Responsible for successful planning and completion of a variety of engineering and supportive tasks associated with the Compliance Assurance Organization, Organization Designation Authority, FAA, EASA and other foreign civil aviation authorities. Responsibilities include leading, generating, processing, and supporting the review of engineering documentation required. for certification programs from project start to closure.
Job Description
Principle Duties and Responsibilities:
Essential Functions:
- Reviews and approves group deliverables (certification plans, summary compliance reports, correspondence, noise data sheets, etc.) .
- Makes authoritative decisions and recommendations for problem solution through application of advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts in areas where engineering precedents are lacking.
- Is a recognized leader and an authority in multiple areas of certification; presents certification requirement recommendations to multi-disciplinary design teams and upper management .
- Researches and determines impact of NPRMs or potential changes to guidance material (industry or regulatory) to apply to future design development .
- Recommends strategy for group processes, tools, deliverables and responsibilities.
- Develop and present briefings on certification strategy, status to organization leadership and regulatory authorities, as assigned.
- Develops work methods and standard operating procedures for certification methods, processes, and tools. Recommend improvements to existing processes.
- Authors issue papers and assists in preparation of applicant response.
- Participates in industry conferences, working groups, and/or committees related to aviation certification as assigned.
- Utilizes delegated authorities under the GAC ODA (Engineering Authorized Representative, Alternate Administrator, etc.) as applicable.
- Participates in FCAA validation activities and reviews of deliverables as a SME.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Other Requirements:
- Broad expertise or unique specialized knowledge in certification.
- In-depth knowledge of FAA Orders 8110.4, 8100.15, and Gulfstream ODA Procedures Manual.
- Understands GAC safety system.
This job requires one to be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Additional Information
Requisition Number: 237867
Category: Engineering
Percentage of Travel: None
Shift: First
Employment Type: Full-time
Posting End Date: 11/16/2026
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position, unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee.
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Copyright © 2025 Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation. All Rights Reserved. A General Dynamics Company.
Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), designs, develops, manufactures, markets, services and supports the world's most technologically-advanced business jet aircraft
Airworthiness Engineering Specialist III – Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation – 500 Gulfstream Road, Savannah, GA 31407
DUTIES: Be responsible for the successful planning and completion of a variety of engineering and supportive tasks associated with the Compliance Assurance Organization, Organization Designation Authority, FAA, EASA, and other foreign civil aviation authorities. Lead, generate, process, and support the review of engineering documentation required for certification programs from project start to closure. Review and approve group deliverables (i.e., certification plans, summary compliance reports, correspondence, noise data sheets). Make authoritative decisions and recommendations for problem solution through application of advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts in areas where engineering precedents are lacking. Serve as a recognized leader and an authority in multiple areas of certification. Present certification requirement recommendations to multi-disciplinary design teams and upper management. Research and determine impact of NPRMs or potential changes to guidance material (industry or regulatory) to apply to future design development. Recommend strategy for group processes, tools, deliverables, and responsibilities. Develop and present briefings on certification strategy and status to organization leadership and regulatory authorities as assigned. Develop work methods and standard operating procedures for certification methods, processes, and tools. Recommend improvements to existing processes. Author issue papers and assist in preparation of applicant response. Participate in industry conferences, working groups, and/or committees related to aviation certification as assigned. Utilize delegated authorities under the company ODA (i.e., Engineering Authorized Representative, Alternate Administrator) as applicable. Participate in FCAA validation activities and reviews of deliverables as a Subject Matter Expert. Perform other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering field required. Thirteen years of certification experience in job offered or related engineering position required, including any experience with: FAA Orders 8110.4 and 8110.15; developing certification strategies for novel products; verifying aircraft design compliance; managing airworthiness of in-service fleets and test vehicles; and designing aerospace systems and components. In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering field and thirteen years of experience, Employer will accept a Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering field and eleven years of the above-listed experience or a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering field and nine years of the above-listed experience. Must have legal authority to work in the U.S. EEOE.
Resume to: Franklin D. Mayers, Jr., Director, People Mobility, Gulfstream Aerospace Corp., 30 Innovation Drive, Mailstop D-03, Savannah, GA 31407 or to people.mobility@gulfstream.com. Please reference MR16 + job title in cover letter or subject line.
Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in a discipline relevant to the position required or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. 13 years specific certification experience or 18 years broad engineering experience. Experience credit considered for related adv degrees limited to 2 yrs for Masters, 4 yrs for PhD in fields applicable to this job.
Position Purpose:
Responsible for successful planning and completion of a variety of engineering and supportive tasks associated with the Compliance Assurance Organization, Organization Designation Authority, FAA, EASA and other foreign civil aviation authorities. Responsibilities include leading, generating, processing, and supporting the review of engineering documentation required. for certification programs from project start to closure.
Job Description
Principle Duties and Responsibilities:
Essential Functions:
- Reviews and approves group deliverables (certification plans, summary compliance reports, correspondence, noise data sheets, etc.) .
- Makes authoritative decisions and recommendations for problem solution through application of advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts in areas where engineering precedents are lacking.
- Is a recognized leader and an authority in multiple areas of certification; presents certification requirement recommendations to multi-disciplinary design teams and upper management .
- Researches and determines impact of NPRMs or potential changes to guidance material (industry or regulatory) to apply to future design development .
- Recommends strategy for group processes, tools, deliverables and responsibilities.
- Develop and present briefings on certification strategy, status to organization leadership and regulatory authorities, as assigned.
- Develops work methods and standard operating procedures for certification methods, processes, and tools. Recommend improvements to existing processes.
- Authors issue papers and assists in preparation of applicant response.
- Participates in industry conferences, working groups, and/or committees related to aviation certification as assigned.
- Utilizes delegated authorities under the GAC ODA (Engineering Authorized Representative, Alternate Administrator, etc.) as applicable.
- Participates in FCAA validation activities and reviews of deliverables as a SME.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Other Requirements:
- Broad expertise or unique specialized knowledge in certification.
- In-depth knowledge of FAA Orders 8110.4, 8100.15, and Gulfstream ODA Procedures Manual.
- Understands GAC safety system.
This job requires one to be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Additional Information
Requisition Number: 237867
Category: Engineering
Percentage of Travel: None
Shift: First
Employment Type: Full-time
Posting End Date: 11/16/2026
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position, unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee.
Legal Information | Site Utilities | Contacts | Sitemap
Copyright © 2025 Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation. All Rights Reserved. A General Dynamics Company.
Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), designs, develops, manufactures, markets, services and supports the world's most technologically-advanced business jet aircraft
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Who's Hiring
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in airworthiness engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in aerospace, mechanical, or electrical engineering
- Working knowledge of FAA regulations including 14 CFR Parts 21, 25, and 43
- Experience supporting type certification or supplemental type certificate projects
- Familiarity with airworthiness directives, service bulletins, and continued airworthiness documentation
- Proficiency with engineering analysis tools such as CATIA, NASTRAN, or similar structural software
- Experience interfacing with FAA designees, DERs, or directly with the FAA Aircraft Certification Office
Tips for Your Airworthiness Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to FAA frameworks
Hiring managers scan for specific regulatory references. Call out your hands-on work with FAA Advisory Circulars, Part 21 or Part 25 certification processes, and any DER or DAR designee relationships you've supported directly on your resume.
List your airworthiness certifications upfront
Certifications like FAA Airframe and Powerplant, DAR authorization, or EASA Part-66 credentials often appear in the first line of job requirements. Put them in a dedicated section at the top of your resume so screeners see them immediately.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists airworthiness engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by aircraft type and program
Openings often specify rotorcraft, fixed-wing, UAV, or a named platform like a narrowbody or widebody program. Filter and apply to roles where you can name the aircraft types you've supported, since generic applications get screened out first.
Prepare a conformity and safety narrative
Interviewers for airworthiness roles frequently ask you to walk through a finding you identified, escalated, or resolved. Prepare two or three concrete examples that show your judgment on airworthiness determinations, not just your familiarity with the regulations.
Negotiate relocation terms before accepting
Many airworthiness roles are tied to specific MRO stations, test facilities, or OEM sites that aren't in major metros. Confirm whether relocation assistance is on offer and get the terms in writing before you give notice at your current employer.
Airworthiness Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most airworthiness engineers?
The companies hiring the most airworthiness engineers right now include Northrop Grumman, MojoTree Farm, and MTSI, with the largest share of openings in California, Ohio, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Defense primes and large commercial MRO operators tend to post the highest volume at any given time.
How many airworthiness engineer jobs are remote?
About 50% of airworthiness engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most airworthiness work. Roles focused on documentation, regulatory compliance analysis, or airworthiness program management are the most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements, while positions tied to physical aircraft or hardware are almost always on-site.
How do you become an airworthiness engineer?
Start with a bachelor's degree in aerospace, mechanical, or electrical engineering, then gain experience in aviation manufacturing, MRO, or a certification program. Earning an FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate strengthens your candidacy. From there, pursue roles supporting type certification or continued airworthiness documentation to build direct regulatory experience, and work toward relationships with FAA designees or the Aircraft Certification Office.
How do you get hired as an airworthiness engineer with little experience?
Entry-level candidates do best by targeting MRO line maintenance or quality assurance roles first, since hands-on aircraft familiarity carries real weight in this field. Internships with OEMs during your degree, coursework covering FAA regulations, and an Airframe and Powerplant certificate all help you compete for junior airworthiness positions. Emphasizing any exposure to conformity inspections or engineering order review in your application gets attention from hiring teams.
What does the airworthiness engineer interview process look like?
Most airworthiness engineer interviews run across several stages: an initial screen with a recruiter or HR contact, a technical phone or video interview focused on your regulatory knowledge and certification experience, and then one or two on-site or panel interviews where you walk through real airworthiness findings or certification scenarios. Some employers add a written technical exercise covering analysis methods or regulatory interpretation before the final offer stage.
Where can I find and apply to airworthiness engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to airworthiness engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience and certification background, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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