Safety & Airworthiness Specialist
Lead Investigations That Protect Passengers and Preserve Trust in Flight

Location: Everett, WA
Job Type: Full-Time | Consultant (12 Months)
Schedule: Monday–Friday | First Shift, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM
Pay Rate Starting at: $63.04 per hour
Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite
 

Make Safety Your Mission

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leader in the aerospace industry to support a critical In-Service Safety Organization. We are seeking an experienced Safety & Airworthiness Specialist (Mid-Level or Senior) to join a Safety & Compliance Investigations team based in Everett, Washington.

In this high-impact role, you will lead and support Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations tied to regulatory compliance issues. Your work will directly influence aircraft safety, enable effective corrective actions, and help ensure continued confidence in one of the world’s safest transportation systems.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and facilitate RCCA investigations related to FAA Letters of Investigation, compliance actions, voluntary disclosures, self-audit findings, and Part 25 airworthiness non-compliances

• Guide functional engineering teams (Systems, Structures, Payloads, Propulsion) through structured investigation processes

• Develop clear problem statements and conduct comprehensive root cause analysis to identify systemic issues

• Define and drive containment actions, corrective actions, and verification plans to prevent recurrence

• Coordinate closely with engineering teams, suppliers, and leadership to ensure alignment on investigation status and resolution

• Partner with Organizational Designation Authorization (ODA) representatives to ensure investigation documentation meets regulatory expectations

• Contribute to continuous improvement of safety, compliance, and investigation processes and tools

• Communicate complex technical and regulatory issues to diverse technical and non-technical audiences

• Serve as a trusted safety and compliance resource to programs and executive leadership

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and complex investigations

• Demonstrated initiative, ownership, and accountability in driving work to completion

• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities

• This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.                                               
   

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of RCCA tools such as 5-Whys, Fishbone diagrams, or structured problem-solving methodologies

• Experience with commercial aircraft operations, certification, safety requirements, or compliance procedures

• Familiarity with FAA regulatory compliance and ODA processes (e.g., FAA Order 8100.15)

• Experience working directly with the FAA or other regulatory agencies

• Background in aircraft systems design, analysis, or systems integration (e.g., Flight Controls, Hydraulics, Avionics, Fuels)

• Pilot’s License and/or Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License

Why Join PDS Tech Commercial

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect experienced professionals with high-visibility aerospace programs where safety, integrity, and expertise matter. You’ll join a collaborative, mission-driven environment with strong mentorship, diverse perspectives, and meaningful responsibility.

What you can expect:

• Competitive hourly compensation

• Work that directly impacts aviation safety and regulatory compliance

• A professional, inclusive culture that values diverse thinking

• Strong work-life balance with a consistent first-shift schedule

• Exposure to aircraft certification across the full product lifecycle

• Support from a trusted staffing partner with deep aerospace expertise

Ready to Help Keep Aviation Safe?

If you’re driven by safety, regulatory excellence, and making a real-world impact, we want to hear from you.

Apply today to join PDS Tech Commercial and help ensure the future of flight remains safe, compliant, and trusted.

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