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Airworthiness Manager

Hermeus

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in STEM discipline (preferably in Engineering)
  • Minimum of 6 years of airworthiness experience in aviation/aerospace industry
  • In-depth knowledge of military and civil aviation regulations and requirements
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead the organization's airworthiness function, owning all airworthiness, compliance, and certification activities
  • Develop and execute airworthiness plans for aircraft development programs
  • Coordinate with regulatory authorities and certification agencies to facilitate timely approvals
  • Provide guidance and training to internal teams on airworthiness regulations

Key facts

Hard skills

Airworthiness Engineering Regulatory Compliance Federal Aviation Regulations General Aviation Civil Aviation Project Collaboration

Other skills

  • Problem Solving
  • Analytical Skills
  • Organizational Skills
  • Communication
  • Social Skills

About the company

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Hermeus

Hermeus is a startup developing hypersonic aircraft to radically accelerate air travel. At Mach 5, more than twice the speed of the supersonic Concorde, passengers will be able to cross the Atlantic in 90 minutes. On the path to hypersonic passenger aircraft, Hermeus is partnering with government agencies including the US Air Force and NASA to develop a series of autonomous aircraft that derisk the technology and solve urgent national security challenges. These products provide the data and confidence necessary to certify, produce, operate, and maintain safe and comfortable commercial aircraft. Hypersonic aircraft have the potential to create trillions of dollars of new global economic growth per year, unlocking significant resources that can be utilized to solve the world’s greatest problems.

Company details

Company typeScaleup
Company size51 - 200

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Job description

Hermeus is a venture-backed defense aviation company reclaiming the lost art of rapid iterative prototyping to build the fastest aircraft in the world today. By prioritizing relentless hardware iteration, we deliver high-speed systems at the pace of the modern battlefield. We work with the Department of War to provide the high-speed capabilities our nation and its allies need to maintain a durable, asymmetric advantage.

About The Role: 

As an Airworthiness Manager you will be responsible for planning, negotiating, developing, and delivering the airworthiness artifacts necessary to facilitate both military and civil aviation approvals for developmental and production aircraft. The Airworthiness Manager will play a critical role in the development of the airworthiness strategy and execution. The Airworthiness Manager will own the certification process from cradle to grave enabling successful regulatory compliance and certification under both traditional and novel military and civil processes. The successful candidate will use part 23, part 25, or MIL-HDBK 516 experience to work cross-functionally with engineering and external stakeholders to successfully implement and execute airworthiness approvals on aggressive timelines.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead the organization's airworthiness function, owning both the 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. This is a hands-on role requiring both strategic leadership and direct execution. 

  • 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. 

  • Coordinate with regulatory authorities, certification agencies, and other external entities to obtain and maintain relationships necessary to facilitate timely approvals. 

  • Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, test, and quality assurance teams to ensure that activities meet or exceed regulatory standards. 

  • Communicate and manage 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). 

The salary range listed for this role is intended as a general guideline. Final compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including role scope and responsibilities, relevant experience, education and training, key skills, market data, and business needs.

At Hermeus, compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. We offer competitive pay, equity, and a range of benefits designed to support our team.

Benefits:

  • Health & Wellness: 100% employer-paid healthcare and pet insurance
  • Financial: Competitive pay, stock options, 401(k) retirement plan, and potential year-end bonuses
  • Time Off: Paid parental leave, 12 federal holidays, unlimited PTO for exempt employees, and generous accrued PTO for non-exempt employees
  • Office Perks: Weekly paid office lunches and fully stocked breakrooms
 
U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS 
The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. US persons include U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending. 
 
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Hermeus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions at Hermeus are based solely on merit, competence, and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.
 

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