Sr Manager, Aircraft Certification & ODA Administrator

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

Department:
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). Oversee the strategy, planning and execution of aircraft certification projects to ensure timely certification of aircraft, repair activities, service support requests and Continued Operational Safety (COS) activities, while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and policies.

• 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 as required, and confer with FAA and FCAA to keep management informed of potential issues and current status.
• Ensure service difficulty (COS) reports are provided to the FAA, processed to assess risks and develop corrective actions promptly.
• Propose strategies and advise Company personnel on procedures and requirements in FAA and FCAA situations, maintaining familiarity with Civil Air Regulation (CAR), FAA regulations/policies, and foreign certification requirements.
• Support industry and government committees affecting the business, certification or regulatory structure of the Company.
• Advise personnel on anticipated FAA positions relative to specific problems, attend engineering and management meetings, and provide necessary input and guidance.
• Serve as custodian of all required FAA and ODA files.
• Initiate and obtain FAA approval of revisions to the ODA Procedures Manual.
• Alert appropriate personnel to changes affecting the Company by reviewing the Federal Register and monitoring regulatory change proposals.
• Interface with the Records department to procure data necessary for litigation, ensuring 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 with Safety Plan (PSP), Company engineering and quality procedures, and familiar regulations such as FAA Order 8100.15, foreign bi‑lateral agreements, and other applicable guidance orders.
• Manage and maintain the List of ODA Unit Members and Authorized Functions to support 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 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.
• Demonstrated project management skills, including ability to plan and manage multiple projects concurrently, resolve conflict, influence resources, and motivate teams.
• Working knowledge of 14 CFR Parts 11, 21, 23, 34, 36, 39, 43, 45, 91 and 183 (Subpart D) and familiarity with Part 23 predecessor regulations.
• Knowledge of all life‑cycle phases of aircraft design, testing, approval, certification, manufacturing, inspection, export and service support.
• Considerable management skills required to perform planning, directing, reporting and administrative responsibilities.
• Qualified, eligible and authorized for ODA Administrator functions as defined in the ODA Procedures Manual, and maintain authority upon acquisition.

Regular walking throughout campus and stooping, kneeling, bending and crouching around aircraft. Hand usage, reach, and verbal communication are required. Moderate effort may involve lifting up to 35 lbs.

General understanding of ERP computer system, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel proficiency), drawings, specifications, and units of measure. Ability to foster collaborative…