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MIL-HDBK-516D Airworthiness Certification Training Available - 14-17 September, 2026

  • Dayton Aerospace
  • 3 days ago
  • 1 min read

Updated: 2 days ago

CALL 937.426.4300 TO REGISTER


Join our experienced team delivering an in-depth understanding of the US Air Force (USAF) airworthiness certification process as outlined in the recently updated USAF guidance, MIL-HDBK-516D, Airworthiness Certification. In this intensive 4-day course, participants will learn airworthiness standards and methods of compliance, as well as the expectations for artifacts and risk. Throughout, instructors will highlight key changes from MIL-HDBK-516C to MIL-HDBK-516D.


Course development and instruction led by Jorge Gonzalez, former Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Engineering Directorate (AFLCMC/EN-EZ) Director of Engineering and Technical Management and USAF Technical Airworthiness Authority (TAA) and Dawn McGarvery-Buchwalder, former Branch Chief/Technical Advisor for the USAF Airworthiness Office.


Additional course instruction by subject matter experts in each domain of MIL-HDBK-516D with hands on experience applying the airworthiness process across all phases of the acquisition cycle.


DURATION: 28 hours of instruction over four days

LOCATION: In-person (Dayton, Ohio) and virtual attendance available

COST: $2,000 per person (+credit card fees, if applicable)


For more information, download the course flyer and agenda below.



*Nationals of an ITAR 125.1 country are not eligible to enroll. Proof of citizenship may be required.

*No refunds after 21 August, however; eligible substitutions are permitted.

*Class size is limited.

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