The Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) Administrator

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Summary

The Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) Administrator is responsible and accountable and has authority to successfully oversee 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Additional Responsibilities

The individual employed in this position is expected to dress appropriately (determined by area in which their work is performed), report to work on time, have excellent work habits, and have a cooperative and positive attitude in the work setting; exhibits respect and professionalism when interacting with customers, and all employees; must adhere to company policies, procedures and safety standards.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Standard safety precautions are required in all areas where hazardous conditions exist.

Travel

Occasional travel may be required; the employee filling this position must be willing to travel on short notice and possibly for extended periods.

Work Environment

The following work environment and characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.- Standard office environment.