Supernal

Director, Civil Certification

Supernal · Irvine, CA

Posted 20 days ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
20 days
Supernal's roles stay open a median of 45 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Supernal's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Supernal
high
5 stale, 0 reposted of 7 open
Hiring momentum
14 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Supernal's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Supernal.

About this role

The Director of Civil Certification at Supernal will lead the Civil Certification team, managing the Type Certification process in collaboration with regulatory authorities like the FAA. This role involves strategic planning, ensuring compliance with aviation regulations, and coordinating certification activities throughout the project lifecycle. The director will work closely with various teams within the organization to achieve certification objectives and foster a culture of safety and compliance.

Our read on this posting2.8out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

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What you need

  • B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
  • 15+ years of experience in aircraft certification, airworthiness, or regulatory compliance
  • Experience with 14 CFR Part 23, Part 25, Part 27, or Part 29 Certification programs
  • Practical experience with certification guidance and industry standards such as FAA Orders (8110 series)
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Nice to have

  • Experience working on eVTOL aircraft
  • DER designation from the FAA
  • Familiarity with product lifecycle management tools (i.e. Enovia, 3DX)

What you get

  • Base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge and location
  • Eligible for a bonus as part of total compensation

Worth weighing

  • Position requires on-site work 5 days a week
  • No specific mention of remote work options
  • Salary range provided but may vary based on various factors
  • Background check required for employment

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Listed by Supernal on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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