Safety & Airworthiness Specialist – Lead the Standards That Keep Aerospace Moving Forward

Location: Everett, WA
Type: Full-Time, Consultant (9-Month Assignment)
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 1st Shift (8 AM–4 PM)
Pay Rate: $51 - $61/Hour

About the Role

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a Safety & Airworthiness Specialist to support a leading organization in the aerospace industry. In this role, you will directly influence the safety, airworthiness, and regulatory integrity of advanced aerospace products. Your work ensures that aircraft and aviation systems meet rigorous certification and safety expectations—impacting not just compliance, but the future of global air operations.

What You’ll Do

Core Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and communicate strategies and policies that enhance product and operational safety.

• Research and analyze safety and regulatory data, trends, and developments to determine their impact on aerospace products and services.

• Apply specialized expertise (airspace operations, human factors, safety management, air navigation, regulatory policy, etc.) to shape airworthiness initiatives.

• Collaborate with customers, regulators, and industry partners to identify safety issues and support solution development.

• Address technical safety and regulatory inquiries from internal and external stakeholders.

• Support investigations involving organizational safety factors and recommend corrective actions.

• Assist in the deployment and implementation of safety standards, policies, and regulatory guidance.

• Advocate for safety and regulatory enhancements within the organization and across industry channels.

• Provide technical training and guidance on moderately complex airworthiness topics.

Certification Plan Owner (CPO) Responsibilities

• Drive first-pass quality for Certification Plans (CPs) through creation, review, and approval.

• Coordinate CP priorities aligned with technical test timelines (Qualification, Ground, Flight, etc.).

• Collaborate with engineering teams, regulatory administrators, and certification authorities.

• Maintain strict adherence to guidelines from Regulatory Administration and Airworthiness groups.

• Update project status in Project Planner and track planning events tied to each CP.

• Communicate regular progress updates to leads and management.

Required Qualifications

• Strong understanding of certification processes.

• Working knowledge of avionic systems.

• FAA experience or in-depth familiarity with FAA regulations.

• Education/experience typically acquired through:

  • Bachelor’s degree + 6+ years of related experience

  • Master’s + 4 years of related experience

  • 10+ years of directly related professional experience

• 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

• Experience coordinating cross-functional engineering and regulatory teams.

• Background in human factors, airspace operations, safety management, or regulatory policy.

• Strong project management and documentation skills.

Why Join Us

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect exceptional talent with exciting opportunities in the aerospace sector. You’ll join a team that values:

• Innovation and technical excellence

• A collaborative, solutions-focused culture

• Professional growth through challenging, meaningful work

• Competitive compensation and contractor support throughout your assignment

You won’t just contribute to safety—you’ll help shape the standards that define the next generation of aviation.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re driven by safety, precision, and the mission of advancing aerospace reliability, we want to hear from you.
Apply now to join PDS Tech Commercial and take the next step in your airworthiness career.

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