Senior Commercial Aircraft Airworthiness Engineer

Modern Technology Solutions • Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH

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About The Position

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Senior Commercial Aircraft Airworthiness Engineer in Dayton, OH. This position is for multiple Airworthiness and Systems Engineers for a commercial derivative military aircraft acquisition program. The ideal candidate(s) will have a working knowledge and experience with Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), Notices of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRMs) and Airworthiness Directives (ADs), Alternate Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) for AD's, as well as development of Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) data packages. The candidate will support the airworthiness process in the acquisition of a military aircraft from modifications design, subsystem design and development, test, and verification and validation of platform systems and subsystems. Candidate will provide engineering assessments, work with aircraft manufacturer and government program office chief engineer, program manager and functional leads as part of an integrated product team. There is a requirement for both full and part time (Est 20 hrs/week). Positions requires 100 percent in-person work at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base with options to flex schedule.

Requirements

• 15 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field.
• Or 13 years relevant experience with Masters in related field.
• Or 10 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field.
• Experience in design, integration and troubleshooting of commercial Aircraft Systems.
• Working knowledge in the area of System displays, data buses (MIL-STD-1553B and ARINC-429), test planning and conduct, sustainment and operations covering airborne vehicles' avionics and mechanical subsystems.
• Working knowledge of technical documents for demonstrating compliance with specifications and airworthiness means of compliance.
• Performed engineering evaluation of prime and subcontractor recommendations for operational and support issues.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in the field of aviation airworthiness, with specific expertise in FAA and Military airworthiness criteria.
• Relevant certifications and credentials in aviation airworthiness, such as FAA Designated Engineering Representative (DER) or Military Airworthiness Certification.
• In-depth knowledge of commercial derivative aircraft and related FAA and Military airworthiness regulations.

Nice To Haves

• FAA Designated Engineering Representative (DER) certification highly desirable.
• Experience with military Air Worthiness in accordance with FAA Order 8110.101A, AFPD 62-6 USAF Airworthiness requirements and MIL-HDBK-516C Airworthiness Certification Criteria.

Responsibilities

• Working knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), Notices of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRMs) and Airworthiness Directives (ADs), Alternate Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) for AD's, as well as development of Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) data packages.
• Assist in performing technological/trade-off assessments of proposed designs/modifications and translating user requirements into system requirements.
• Provide support to produce or review products including technical evaluations/plans, engineering studies, reports, and analyses, and acquisition strategies/plans.
• Support project team meetings, working groups, and reviews as needed.
• Support systems analyses including aircraft system design/design feasibility and developing systems/subsystem specifications.
• Assist in performance effectiveness, cost effectiveness, life-cycle cost, producibility, maintainability, supportability, reliability, technical and schedule risk assessments.

Benefits

• Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year.
• Flexible schedules.
• 6% 401k match with immediate vesting.
• Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December).
• Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Up to $10,000 in annual tuition reimbursement.
• Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance.
• Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree