Associate ODA Administrator/Electrical DER

AgustaWestland Philadelphia Corporation • Philadelphia, PA • 4h ago

Reference #: 2656 Job Title: Associate ODA Administrator/Electrical DER (not a manager of people) Department: Engineering Reports to: Senior Certification Manager, Processes and Designee Location(s): Philadelphia, PA, USA Summary of Position: (Brief description of overall responsibilities and function) The Supplemental Type Certificate (Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) Associate Administrator is responsible and accountable and has authority to successfully oversight STC projects on behalf of the FAA as assigned by the Lead ODA Administrator, advising, and working closely with the STC Applicant team. As a Electrical Systems DER serves as the Subject Mater Expert on aircraft electrical and avionics systems and provides FAA approval for the associated certification documents.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (Specifically describe the essential duties and responsibilities with estimated percentage of time that is spent on each).

Duties and Responsibilities:

% of Time

Provide oversight specific STC design approval programs in adherence to all FAA and ODA approved processes and procedures.

With Engineering staff and ODA Project Engineers, review and approve project plans, compliance checklists, conformity inspection plans, substantiation lists, unit member assignments, exemptions, issue papers, special conditions, and other necessary certification documentation.

Schedule and chair FAA board meetings in support of STC projects. Interface with the FAA for assigned projects.

Work closely with applicant engineering to ensure applicant showing of compliance and ODA finding of compliance for assigned STC projects.

Under the Lead ODA Administrator, ensure the optimum certification and engineering methods are applied to achieve regulatory compliance.

Coordinate ODA Unit Member (UM) assignments, training, and guidance.

As a DER, serve as the primary point of contact for all certification activities related to electrical and avionics systems, and components.

Oversee electrical and avionics systems design, environmental, ground and flight test programs.

Provide FAA approval for electrical and avionics systems certification documents as delegated by FAA/ODA.

TOTAL:

100%

Qualifications for Position:

A. Education BS degree in Electrical/Aerospace Engineering, MS degree is preferred

B. Experience 1.

At least 10 years of relevant aviation or aerospace industry experience

In depth knowledge of all phases of aircraft design, testing, system safety, approval, FAA certification, manufacturing, inspection, service and continued operational safety

ODA Administrator experience OR Must be able to meet the requirements contained in FAA Order 8100.15 to act as an ODA administrator, subject to approval by the ODA FAA OMT

C. Competencies & Attributes 1.

Profound knowledge of 14 CFR Part 21, 25, 27, 29 and 183 regulation and associated policies

In depth understanding of the FAA certification processes

Experience and understanding of RTCA/DO-160 Environmental Conditions and Test Procedures for Airborne Equipment

Strong interpersonal skills and leadership competencies; excellent written and oral communication skills including ability to report to senior management levels; ability to make decisions in the presence of ambiguity; ability to resolve conflicts in an expedient and effective manner

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