JOB TITLE: Safety & Airworthiness Specialist 4
LOCATION: Everett, WA
PAY RATE: $81.25/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)

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 (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual) 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 investigations for FAA-related issues, including Letters of Investigation, Compliance Actions, Voluntary Disclosures, and Airworthiness Non-Compliances

Guide cross-functional engineering teams (Systems, Structures, Payloads, Propulsion) through root cause analysis (RCCA) and structured problem-solving

Develop and implement containment, corrective, and preventive actions, including verification of non-recurrence

Coordinate with internal teams, leadership, suppliers, and Organizational Designation Authorization (ODA) to ensure regulatory compliance

Communicate investigation status, risks, and resolutions to senior leadership and external stakeholders

Lead and influence cross-functional teams to ensure timely and accurate completion of investigations

Support continuous improvement of compliance processes and enterprise tools

Requirements:

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

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Proven ability to lead, influence, and mentor cross-functional teams

Experience managing complex technical investigations and projects

Must meet Export Control requirements (U.S. Person status required)

Must be a U.S. Person (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 leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Person (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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