Airworthiness Administrator

Calvert Systems Engineering Inc • Greenville, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Airworthiness Administrator performs Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) Unit Member duties in the power plant and mechanical systems disciplines and provides subject-matter expertise in aircraft system design and certification. The role conducts delegated compliance and airworthiness activities within the scope of ODA authorizations, reviewing, evaluating, and approving engineering data and certification documentation for compliance with regulatory requirements, approved certification plans, and company ODA procedures. The position works with engineering, program leadership, airworthiness, and regulatory representatives to support product certification and continued airworthiness.

The role provides technical oversight for power plant and mechanical systems, including related installations and interfaces, and supports certification planning, compliance assessment, risk identification, and resolution of certification issues. It also provides direct support to customer special projects as required. The position is located in Greenville, Texas, requires an active, fully adjudicated Top Secret/SCI U.S. Government security clearance and U.S. citizenship, and involves travel up to 10%.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.
• At least 10 years of experience in mechanical engineering in aviation.
• Active, fully adjudicated U.S. Government Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship, required to hold the security clearance.
• Extensive management and technical background in aviation certification.
• Strong understanding of 14 CFR Part 183, Subpart D, regulations governing delegations.
• Demonstrable prior good standing with FAA regulatory work.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in engineering preferred.
• Previous FAA airworthiness certification experience desired.
• Familiarity with Military Commercial Derivative Aircraft Certification desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to special projects as required by the customer.
• Perform delegated ODA Unit Member responsibilities for power plant systems and mechanical systems in accordance with FAA regulations, ODA procedures, and authorized functions.
• Review and evaluate engineering data, technical analyses, test documentation, and substantiation reports related to power plant systems, mechanical systems, and related installations for regulatory compliance and airworthiness.
• Ensure power plant and mechanical system designs, modifications, repairs, and alterations comply with the applicable certification basis, airworthiness standards, and approved means of compliance.
• Provide technical oversight and guidance for power plant and mechanical systems, potentially including engine installation, propulsion integration, fuel systems, APU integration, nacelles, exhaust, fire protection, oxygen systems, hydraulic systems, and associated interfaces.
• Coordinate with engineering, systems safety, flight test, manufacturing, quality, and program teams to support certification efforts and project milestones.
• Identify compliance concerns, assess technical risks, and recommend corrective actions or resolution paths for certification-related issues.
• Support the preparation and execution of certification plans and compliance checklists associated with power plant and mechanical systems.
• Serve as a subject-matter expert for certification and technical matters and support product certification and continued airworthiness.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision coverage for the employee and family.
• 401(k) plan with a company contribution; fully vested immediately.
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance.
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• 10 paid holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior