Sr Manager, Aircraft Certification & ODA Administrator. Vero LilyLifestyle

Job Title

Sr Manager, Aircraft Certification & ODA Administrator (Full Time)

All Openings, Engineering

Serve as the primary liaison between the Company, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Foreign Civil Aviation Authorities (FCAA) to assure continued operation under Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) and compliance with applicable regulations and policy for airworthiness, type certification, and the ODA Procedures Manual. Oversee strategy, planning and execution of aircraft certification projects to ensure timely certification of aircraft, repairs, service support requests and Continued Operational Safety (COS) activities.

• Obtain U.S. and foreign type certification approvals by acquiring government approval of Company type design data.
• Monitor service problems, proposed rule making and approval of new or derivative aircraft; obtain FAA approval of Service Publications and communicate with FAA and FCAA to keep management aware of potential issues and current status.
• Provide COS reports to the FAA, assess risks and develop corrective actions in a safe and timely manner.
• Propose strategies and advise Company personnel on procedures and requirements related to FAA and FCAA, maintaining familiarity with Civil Air Regulation (CAR), FAA regulations/policies, and foreign certification requirements.
• Support industry and government organizational committees affecting the business, certification or regulatory structure of the Company.
• Advise personnel of anticipated FAA positions, attend engineering and/or management meetings, and provide necessary input and guidance.
• Act as custodian of all required FAA and ODA files.
• Initiate and obtain FAA approval of revisions to the ODA Procedures Manual.
• Alert personnel to regulatory changes by reviewing the Federal Register and monitoring proposals to ensure compliance.
• Interface with the Records department for litigation data procurement and timely presentation as required by interrogatories and production requests.
• Ensure company training and audits comply with FAA, FCAA and ODA requirements.
• Maintain compliance with the ODA Procedures Manual, FAAPiper Partnership Safety Plan (PSP), Company engineering and quality procedures, FAA Order 8100.15, foreign bi‑lateral agreements and other applicable orders and policies.
• Manage and maintain the List of ODA Unit Members and Authorized Functions supporting planned certification activities.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Manage activities, supervise, train, and assist employees.

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or technical discipline (preferably Aeronautical or Aerospace) and a minimum of eight (8) years aircraft certification experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• General knowledge of all phases of aircraft design, testing, approval, FAA certification, manufacturing, inspection and service, and thorough knowledge of FAA procedures and regulations.
• Demonstrated project management skills: planning, managing multiple concurrent projects, resolving conflict, influencing resources, motivating and inspiring teams.
• Working knowledge of 14 CFR Parts 11, 21, 23, 34, 36, 39, 43, 45, 91 and 183 (Subpart
  
  D); general familiarity with Part 23 predecessor regulations (e.g., CAR
  3).
• Knowledge of all life‑cycle phases of aircraft design, testing, approval, certification, manufacturing, inspection, export and service support.
• Considerable management skills for planning, directing, reporting and administrative responsibilities.
• Must be qualified, eligible, and acquire ODA Administrator authorized functions as defined in the ODA Procedures Manual and maintain the authority thereafter.

Regularly walk throughout campus, stoop, kneel, bend, and crouch around aircraft; use hands for handling; reach with arms; and communicate verbally and auditorily. Requires moderate physical effort, including lifting up to 35 lbs. Demonstrates functional ability to perform tasks and handle vision requirements (close, peripheral, depth perception). Requires general understanding of ERP…