F-35 Airworthiness Analyst

Position Title: F-35 Airworthiness AnalystLocation: Arlington, VA (Crystal City)Category: FundedSchedule (FT/PT): FTTravel Required: 10%Shift: DayRemote Type: HybridClearance required: Active SecretDivision: AviationWho is ACT1 Federal? ACT1 Federal LLC is a 100% employee‑owned company. We've served the Department of Defense (DoD) for nearly thirty years. Our core missions include weapon systems engineering, logistics, space domain expertise, global defense and security, business and financial management for security assistance and major defense articles, as well as military training and arctic security.Role DescriptionAs an F-35 Airworthiness Analyst, you will help the F-35 Joint Program Office fulfill its mission of developing, testing, producing, fielding, and sustaining dominant 5th generation fighter capabilities for the United States military services and our allies around the world by ensuring F-35 aircraft and aircraft subsystems meet flight safety standards. This will be achieved through verifying compliance with regulations, managing certification documents, and reviewing maintenance procedures.ResponsibilitiesExecute the flight clearance process by applying technical data requirements to determine operating envelopes, limitations, cautions, and special inspections based on a specified configuration.Provide airworthiness expertise and risk assessments for flight clearances, airworthiness policy, aircraft engineering design, and certification for F-35 operating countries and services.Evaluate F-35 systems upgrades and modifications for potential impacts to airworthiness.Coordinate the airworthiness approval process with the Air Force Life Cycle Management Office and Naval Air Systems Command for aircraft modifications requiring SME approval, including attending contractor AOL review boards, coordinating draft AOLs in the Electronic Flight Clearance Tool, and providing recommendations to the Government Airworthiness Authority.Recommend certification criteria for airworthiness assessors, staff issuance of flight clearances, and coordinate airworthiness certification with the F-35 air vehicle and propulsion systems prime contractors, in accordance with MIL‑HDBK‑516C.RequirementsActive SECRET Clearance with eligibility for SAR.Six (6) years of experience providing airworthiness analysis support for military aircraft.Strong knowledge and experience applying MIL‑HDBK‑516C to assure military airworthiness and flight safety.Demonstrated experience in military acquisition, including relevant Systems Engineering, Test, and/or Program Management expertise.Knowledge of fighter aircraft employment.Ability to work in a highly dynamic environment.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications.Travel willingness (approximately 10%).Experience in Foreign Military Sales programs and processes.BenefitsACT1 Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).Company‑Paid Life and AD&D Insurance.Company‑Paid Short‑Term Disability.Voluntary Long‑Term Disability.Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).Health Savings Account (HSA).401(k) with employer match.Military Leave.Education, Training & Professional Development.Voluntary Accidental Injury/Critical Illness Hospital Care.Voluntary Pet Insurance, Legal Resources, and Identity Protection.Our people‑first culture prioritizes flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.#J-18808-Ljbffr