F-35 Airworthiness Analyst

ACT1 Federal
Arlington, Virginia 22201 United States  View Map
Posted: Apr 25, 2026
  • Full Time
  • Administration and Management
  • Summary

    Job DescriptionJob Description

    Position Title: F-35 Airworthiness Analyst

    Location: Arlington, VA (Crystal City)

    Category: Funded

    Schedule (FT/PT): FT

    Travel Required: 10%

    Shift: Day

    Remote Type: Hybrid

    Clearance required: Active Secret

    Division: Aviation

    Who 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. Join us!

    Description: As an F-35 Airworthiness Analyst, you will help the F-35 Joint Program Office fulfill its mission 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 by verifying compliance with regulations, managing certification documents, and reviewing maintenance procedures.

    Responsibilities:

    • Execute the flight clearance process applying technical data requirements to determine the operating envelopes, limitations, cautions, and special inspections required based upon a specified configuration.
    • Provide airworthiness expertise and safety of flight and risk assessments for the issuance of flight clearances, airworthiness policy, and 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 for the Air Force Life Cycle Management Office and Naval Air Systems Command for aircraft modifications that require subject matter expertise (SME) approval including Aircraft Operating Limitations (AOL) within the F-35 JPO, which includes 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 coordinating airworthiness certification with the F-35 air vehicle and propulsion systems prime contractors, in accordance with MIL-HDBK-516C.

    Requirements

    • Active SECRET Clearance with eligibility for SAR
    • BA/BS degree in engineering
    • Six years (6) of experience providing airworthiness analysis support for military aircraft
    • Strong knowledge and experience in applying MIL-HDBK-516C to assure military airworthiness and safety of flight
    • Demonstrated experience in military acquisition to include 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
    • Ability to travel (approximately 10%)

    Desired:

    • Experience in Foreign Military Sales programs and processes.

    Benefits

    Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

    ACT1 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)

    401K with employer match

    Paid Time Off

    Paid Holidays

    Parental Leave

    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 the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

    • If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you'll periodically work from a ACT1 Federal or client site facility.
    • If this position is listed as onsite, you'll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

    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.

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  • Job Description

    Job DescriptionJob Description

    Position Title: F-35 Airworthiness Analyst

    Location: Arlington, VA (Crystal City)

    Category: Funded

    Schedule (FT/PT): FT

    Travel Required: 10%

    Shift: Day

    Remote Type: Hybrid

    Clearance required: Active Secret

    Division: Aviation

    Who 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. Join us!

    Description: As an F-35 Airworthiness Analyst, you will help the F-35 Joint Program Office fulfill its mission 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 by verifying compliance with regulations, managing certification documents, and reviewing maintenance procedures.

    Responsibilities:

    • Execute the flight clearance process applying technical data requirements to determine the operating envelopes, limitations, cautions, and special inspections required based upon a specified configuration.
    • Provide airworthiness expertise and safety of flight and risk assessments for the issuance of flight clearances, airworthiness policy, and 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 for the Air Force Life Cycle Management Office and Naval Air Systems Command for aircraft modifications that require subject matter expertise (SME) approval including Aircraft Operating Limitations (AOL) within the F-35 JPO, which includes 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 coordinating airworthiness certification with the F-35 air vehicle and propulsion systems prime contractors, in accordance with MIL-HDBK-516C.

    Requirements

    • Active SECRET Clearance with eligibility for SAR
    • BA/BS degree in engineering
    • Six years (6) of experience providing airworthiness analysis support for military aircraft
    • Strong knowledge and experience in applying MIL-HDBK-516C to assure military airworthiness and safety of flight
    • Demonstrated experience in military acquisition to include 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
    • Ability to travel (approximately 10%)

    Desired:

    • Experience in Foreign Military Sales programs and processes.

    Benefits

    Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

    ACT1 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)

    401K with employer match

    Paid Time Off

    Paid Holidays

    Parental Leave

    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 the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

    • If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you'll periodically work from a ACT1 Federal or client site facility.
    • If this position is listed as onsite, you'll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

    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.

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