Senior ODA Cert Engineer
Required skills
- 14 CFR Parts 21
- 14 CFR Parts 23
- 14 CFR Parts 25
- 14 CFR Parts 27
- 14 CFR Parts 29
- STC Project Management
- MDL
- technical aviation discipline
- written
- verbal
Nice to have
- DER
- DAR
Role summary
The Senior ODA Certification Engineer will ensure aircraft design, modifications, and repairs comply with aviation authority regulations, primarily the FAA. This role involves developing and executing certification plans, managing STC projects, and maintaining compliance. Key responsibilities include interfacing with stakeholders, developing supporting documentation, and mentoring team members on certification processes. The position requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in an engineering or certification role, a technical aviation degree or equivalent, and experience with specific 14 CFR Parts. Preferred qualifications include FAA delegation (DER/DAR).
Build an Aviation Career You’re Proud Of
Build your career with integrity by working at a company that doesn’t just treat you like a number. You’ll get the tools to do things right in a clean and safe work environment and the trust to fix any issue that comes your way. Work with your team to implement the right processes and practices across our organization to help ensure flight and product efficiency and quality.
As the Senior ODA Certification Engineer, you'll make sure that aircraft design, modifications, and repairs meet regulatory standards set by aviation authorities like the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). You play a critical role in maintaining aviation safety and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements during the design and modification of aircraft.
What You'll do:
- Interface and communication with StandardAero ODA members, vendors, and customers as necessary.
- Develop, edit and contribute to supporting documents relating to certification activities.
- Attend project meetings and assume responsibility for assigned action items.
- Develop and execute certification plans to support modification projects.
- Develop and maintain the MDL for STC projects.
- Manage project certification compliance.
- Conduct and coordinate design and program review meetings.
- Mentor on certification requirements, processes and procedures.
- Overall STC Project Management
- Assist others within the department as required.
Position Requirements:
- A minimum of 5+ years of experience working in an engineering or certification role.
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical aviation discipline or equivalent directly related work experience.
- Experience working with 14 CFR Parts 21, 23, 25, 27 and 29.
- Be able to work either alone or as a team to solve problems.
- Must be able to work off schedule hours & weekends as required.
- Possess excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organization and planning skills.
- Must be able to look ahead, anticipate problems and proactively address issues.
- Must be able to handle multiple projects and multiple deadlines.
- Travel up to 25%
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
Preferred Requirements:
FAA delegation (i.e. DER/DAR)
Salary: $90,720 – 136,080 based on experience
The compensation package for this position also includes a performance-based cash and equity incentives. Actual pay will be determined based on the selected candidate's skills, experience, and internal equity considerations.
Benefits that make life better:
- Comprehensive Healthcare
- 401(k) with 100% company match; up to 5% vested
- Paid Time Off starting on day one
- Bonus opportunities
- Health- & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Short- & Long-Term Disability
- Life & AD&D Insurance
- Learning & Training opportunities
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