JOB TITLE: Safety & Airworthiness Specialist
LOCATION: Everett, WA
PAY RATE: $67/hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

Job Type: Contract (12 months with potential for extension)

Schedule: Full-time | Regular, predictable attendance required

Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

Qualifying Questions:

Are you a U.S. person as defined under ITAR regulations?

Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary:

Lead structured RCCA investigations in response to FAA Letters of Investigation, Compliance Actions, Voluntary Disclosures, and Airworthiness Non-Compliances.

Partner with engineering groups (Systems, Structures, Payloads, Propulsion) to identify problem statements, root causes, and corrective actions.

Coordinate investigation status and resolution with internal stakeholders, ODA, and regulatory authorities.

Collaborate across enterprise teams to continuously improve investigation tools, processes, and practices.

Clearly communicate complex technical findings to diverse audiences, including executive leadership.

Apply airplane-level thinking and lead multidisciplinary teams to ensure regulatory expectations are met.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree and 6+ years of relevant experience, or Master s degree with 4+ years, or 10+ years of related work experience

6+ years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage projects independently

Strong initiative and ownership of task completion

Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).

Preferred Skills:

10+ years of related experience

Working knowledge of RCCA tools (e.g., 5-Whys, Fishbone, BPSM)

Familiarity with FAA regulations, ODA procedures (FAA Order 8100.15), and certification processes

Experience working with regulatory agencies

Systems design or integration experience (Flight Controls, Avionics, Hydraulics, etc.)

Pilot s license and/or Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certification

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to major aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with opportunities to grow and excel in the aviation and aerospace industries.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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The Structures Company is a national staffing firm specializing in contract, contract to hire, and direct hire placement opportunities. Our clients rely on us to support their engineering, IT, Production, Maintenance & Repair, and support staff. Our niche recruiting team is one of our biggest strengths and is why we are a top provider of talented professionals to the majority of our clients. They will help you identify the opportunity that best fits your interests while also providing industry-leading customer service. We support the majority of aerospace OEM's and tier 1 suppliers across the United States. The Structures Company LLC is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer (or AA/ EOE)