ODA STC administrator

SUMMARY

The Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) Administrator is responsible and accountable and has authority to successfully oversight STC projects on behalf of the FAA, advising and working closely with the STC Applicant team. When these STC projects are completed per FAA and ODA manual requirements, then the STC Administrator signs and issues the new or Amended STC documents.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide oversight specific STC design approval programs in adherence to all FAA and Aloft ODA approved processes and procedures including:
• Coordinate ODA Unit Member (UM) assignments, training and guidance.
• Resolve project related issues to meet aircraft delivery schedules.
• With Certification, Engineering and Program Management and staff, review and approve project Plans, compliance checklists, 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 Certification to ensure an Applicant showing of compliance and the 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.
• Provide guidance and support to Program management, Certification, Engineering, Quality and Sales on regulatory issues, both FAA and Foreign Civil Aviation Authority.
• Obtain lead ODA Administrator concurrence on approaches to regulatory issues resolution and requirements, compliance and when necessary present ODA positions to the appropriate regulatory agencies.
• Engage appropriate technical resources to support and/or develop corporate policies, procedures, and strategies for complying with regulatory requirements.
• Document actions by completing all required time keeping records.
• Complete initial / recurrent training requirements in a timely manner.
• Other duties may be assigned.