JOB TITLE: Safety & Airworthiness Specialist 4
LOCATION: Everett, WA
PAY RATE: $83.50/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)

Shift: First shift, 7:00 AM 3:30 PM

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 functional engineering teams (Systems, Structures, Payloads, Propulsion) through structured investigations for FAA Letters of Investigation, Compliance Actions, Voluntary Disclosures, Self-Audit findings, and Part 25 Airworthiness Non-Compliances.

Coordinate with functional groups, management, executives, and suppliers to align all stakeholders on investigation status and resolution.

Investigate regulatory compliance issues by defining the problem, performing root cause analysis, developing containment actions, preventing recurrence, and verifying effectiveness.

Coordinate with Organizational Designation Authorization (ODA) to ensure investigation reports meet regulatory expectations.

Partner with enterprise teams to continuously improve processes and tools for consistent and compliant investigations.

Requirements:

Typically requires advanced technical education (Bachelor, Master, or PhD) plus 10+ years of related work experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to interact with senior management and technical peers from external customers, including airlines and regulatory agencies

Experience leading, influencing, and mentoring diverse teams

Initiative in leading cross-functional teams and complex projects

Ability to take ownership and ensure tasks are completed accurately, efficiently, and on time

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

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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