Airworthiness & Regulatory Specialist

Job#: 3032652

Job Description:
Airworthiness & Regulatory Specialist

Location: Everett, Washington (Onsite)

Employment Type: Contract

Role Overview

An opportunity is available for a mid-level Airworthiness & Regulatory Specialist to join an in-service safety and compliance investigations team. In this role, you will lead teams in performing detailed Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations related to regulatory compliance issues. This position provides exposure to all aspects of airplane certification throughout the lifecycle and contributes directly to product safety by maintaining and restoring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead functional engineering organizations through structured investigation processes for issues related to FAA actions, voluntary disclosures, and non-compliances.
• Coordinate with internal functional groups, management, executives, and suppliers to align all stakeholders on investigation status and resolution.
• Investigate regulatory compliance issues by identifying problem statements, developing comprehensive root cause analyses, and defining containment and preventative actions.
• Collaborate with the Organizational Designation Authorization (ODA) to ensure investigation documentation meets regulatory expectations.
• Partner with enterprise groups to continuously improve investigation processes and tools.

Required Qualifications

• 6+ years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements; a "US Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15 is necessary.
• Candidates must possess strong written and verbal communication skills, the ability to work effectively within a diverse team, and an aptitude for taking initiative and leading cross-functional projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) tools, such as 5-Whys, Fishbone, or a similar problem-solving model.
• 1+ years of experience with commercial airplane operation, certification, safety requirements, and procedures.
• Working knowledge of FAA Regulatory Compliance and ODA procedures per 8100.15.
• 1+ years of experience working with the FAA or other regulatory agencies.
• 1+ years of experience in Commercial Airplane-Systems design or analysis (e.g., Flight Controls, Hydraulics, Avionics).
• Pilot's license.
• Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License.

Compensation & Benefits

The pay rate for this position is between $50.00 and $57.00 per hour. The work schedule is for the first shift.

This employer is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.