Hybrid F-35 Airworthiness Analyst

at ACT1 Federal

• Job title: F-35 Airworthiness Analyst
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Arlington, United States

About the role

• F-35 Airworthiness Analyst ensuring flight safety standards for military aircraft. Assist the F-35 Joint Program Office in developing and managing aircraft compliance and certification processes.

Responsibilities

• Execute the flight clearance process applying technical data requirements to determine the operating envelopes, limitations, cautions, and special inspections required based upon a specified configuration.
• Provide airworthiness expertise and safety of flight and risk assessments for the issuance of flight clearances, airworthiness policy, and aircraft engineering design and certification for F-35 operating countries and services.
• Evaluate F-35 systems upgrades and modifications for potential impacts to airworthiness.
• Coordinate the airworthiness approval process for the Air Force Life Cycle Management Office and Naval Air Systems Command for aircraft modifications that require subject matter expertise (SME) approval including Aircraft Operating Limitations (AOL) within the F-35 JPO, which includes attending contractor AOL review boards, coordinating draft AOLs in the Electronic Flight Clearance Tool and providing recommendations to the Government Airworthiness Authority.
• Recommend certification criteria for airworthiness assessors, staff issuance of flight clearances, and coordinating airworthiness certification with the F-35 air vehicle and propulsion systems prime contractors, in accordance with MIL-HDBK-516C.

Requirements

• **Active SECRET Clearance with eligibility for SAR**
• BA/BS degree in engineering
• Six years (6) of experience providing airworthiness analysis support for military aircraft
• Strong knowledge and experience in applying MIL-HDBK-516C to assure military airworthiness and safety of flight
• Demonstrated experience in military acquisition to include relevant Systems Engineering, Test, and/or Program Management expertise
• Knowledge of fighter aircraft employment
• Ability to work in a highly dynamic environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications
• Ability to travel (approximately 10%)
• **Desired: **
• Experience in Foreign Military Sales programs and processes.

Benefits

• · Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• · ACT1 Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• · Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• · Company Paid Short-Term Disability
• · Voluntary Long-Term Disability
• · Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• · Health Savings Account (HSA)
• · 401K with employer match
• · Paid Time Off
• · Paid Holidays
• · Parental Leave
• · Military Leave
• · Education, Training & Professional Development
• · Voluntary Accidental Injury/Critical Illness/Hospital Care
• · Voluntary Pet Insurance, Legal Resources, and Identity Protection