What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate ODA Administrator/Mechanical DER position at Leonardo?
Leonardo Helicopters is a multinational company, producing helicopters deployed in more than 150 countries across the globe. Leonardo Helicopters’ U.S. headquarters has been in Philadelphia since 1980 and is home to a world-class production facility, maintenance center, training academy and stellar engineering team. We offer competitive compensation, exceptional benefits with a free healthcare option, 401k match, generous paid time off and much more.
Summary of Position:
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 Mechanical Systems DER serves as the Subject Mater Expert on aircraft mechanical systems and provides FAA approval for the associated certification documents.
Responsibilities:
- 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 mechanical systems, and components.
- Oversee mechanical systems design, environmental, ground and flight test programs. Provide FAA approval for mechanical systems certification documents as delegated by FAA/ODA.
Education:
- BS degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering, MS degree is preferred
Experience:
- Minimum of 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
