Airworthiness Process

DoD Airworthiness Certification Process Guidance

Whether seeking airworthiness certification from the FAA or any of the DoD Services’ systems engineering organizations, the seemingly complex and overbearing processes are put in place with safety as the primary objective. Understanding the processes and the rationale behind the requirements will enable you to effectively navigate the process in a timely manner with the minimum required resources.  

I LITERALLY WROTE THE INSTRUCTION ON DOD AIRWORTHINESS

As a long time, airworthiness process professional in the DoD, who’s written and approved thousands of US Naval Flight Clearances (airworthiness approvals), and the author of DoDI 5030.61, I can help you navigate the military airworthiness process, regardless of service.