Certification and Airworthiness Specialist (Remote, US-only)

9 hours, 19 minutes ago
Full-time
Junior
Technical Writing and Documentation
Pyka

Pyka

Pyka revolutionizes aviation with autonomous electric aircraft for industries, starting with agriculture, for safer, targeted, and eco-friendly transportation.

Aerospace & Defense
11-50
Founded 2017
$14M raised

Description

  • Author and maintain UAS flight and maintenance manuals.
  • Ensure fleet hardware and software align with regulatory filings.
  • Lead domestic FAA certification and airworthiness efforts under applicable exemptions and Parts 11, 135, and 137.
  • Support foreign certification efforts with authorities such as ANAC and Transport Canada.
  • Secure Certificates of Authorization, Experimental Airworthiness Certification Packages, and aircraft registrations.
  • Manage aircraft conformity activities and civil aviation authority site audits.
  • Evaluate evolving technical specifications against legal requirements and adapt compliance strategies.
  • Draft, submit, and track applications, permits, and regulatory filings through agency portals and databases.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree; engineering or aerospace-related education is preferred.
  • Familiarity with UAS exemptions and aircraft regulatory processes, including Parts 21 and 23.
  • 2+ years of civil aviation industry experience preferred.
  • Experience with technical writing software such as Adobe Illustrator or WebManuals preferred.
  • Experience with Confluence, Slack, Google Workspace, or similar collaboration tools preferred.
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration, time management, and prioritization skills.
  • Ability to independently assess hardware, software, and technical specifications against complex legal frameworks.
  • Ability to travel for on-site headquarters visits as needed.
  • Strong team orientation and adaptability in both startup and larger-company environments.
  • Continued employment is subject to applicable government export-control authorization requirements.

Benefits

  • $85,000–$125,000 annual salary, depending on location, qualifications, and experience.
  • Employer-sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • FSA with employer matching.
  • 401(k) plan.
  • Paid holidays, generous PTO, and additional unpaid time off.
  • Voluntary short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.
  • Pre-tax commuter benefits.

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