Lead the Future of Aerospace Certification as an Engineering Contractor

Location: Appleton, WI | Pay Rate: $87.40/hour | Schedule: Full-Time, 1st Shift (6am - 4:30 pm) 

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leader in the aerospace industry to identify an experienced Engineering Contractor with deep certification expertise. If you are a strategic thinker who understands FAA regulations, thrives in complex program environments, and is ready to make a measurable impact on aircraft certification projects, this opportunity is built for you.

Role Summary

As an Engineering Contractor, you will play a critical role in preparing, managing, and delivering certification documentation for aircraft alterations and modifications. Your work will directly support regulatory approval processes, ensuring compliance, safety, and successful program execution. This position requires strong technical expertise, program coordination skills, and the ability to navigate complex regulatory frameworks with confidence.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Prepare and develop certification deliverables including:

  • Certification Plans

  • Requests for Conformity (RFC)

  • Means of Compliance documentation

  • Compliance Checklists

  • ICAs (Instructions for Continued Airworthiness)

  • Ground and Flight Test Plans

  • Project-Specific Certification Plans

  • Certification reports and related documentation

• Coordinate certification programs for aircraft alterations and modifications

• Review certification deliverables to validate compliance showings and 8100-9 findings

• Ensure alignment between compliance checklists and regulatory requirements

• Apply strong knowledge of FAA Part 21 certification procedures, particularly Part 25 transport category aircraft

• Support new or amended Type Certification (TC) programs involving major type design changes

• Contribute to Supplemental Type Certification (STC) projects

• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to solve complex technical challenges

• Develop standards and guides for diverse engineering activities

• Ensure all certification deliverables and schedules are achieved

• Adhere to company safety rules, regulations, and policies in all daily activities

• Support weekend or overtime work as required to meet program milestones

Required Qualifications (Non-Negotiable)

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a technical-related field applicable to the position, or equivalent combination of education and experience

• 10 years in a specific technical discipline or 15 years of broad engineering experience across multiple technical disciplines with a Bachelor’s degree

  • Experience credit considered for advanced degrees (up to 2 years for Master’s; up to 4 years for PhD in applicable fields)

• Certification experience in an STC environment

• Strong understanding of FAA Part 21 certification procedures

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Part 25 transport category aircraft certification

• Experience supporting new or amended Type Certification (TC) programs

• Familiarity with EASA processes and CS-25 regulatory requirements (experience with other foreign authorities acceptable)

• Advanced degree in Engineering or related discipline

• Aerospace industry experience

• Strong program management and cross-functional coordination skills

Why Join PDS Tech Commercial?

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect top engineering professionals with premier aerospace programs that shape the future of flight. When you join our team, you gain:

• The opportunity to work on high-impact certification programs for advanced aircraft

• Exposure to complex engineering challenges in a highly regulated environment

• A culture that values technical excellence, collaboration, and accountability

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits

• A professional environment that supports innovation and continuous improvement

Your expertise will directly contribute to the safety, compliance, and advancement of world-class aerospace platforms.

Take the Next Step

If you bring deep certification experience, strong regulatory knowledge, and a drive to solve complex engineering challenges, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and partner with PDS Tech Commercial to help certify the future of aerospace innovation.

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