Leonardo · 2 days ago
Senior Manager, Associate ODA Administrator
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expLeonardo Helicopters is a multinational company, producing helicopters deployed in more than 150 countries across the globe. The Supplemental Type Certificate (Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) Associate Administrator is responsible for oversight of STC projects on behalf of the FAA, collaborating closely with technical teams and ensuring regulatory compliance.
AerospaceElectronicsSecurity
Hiring Manager
Gosia Still, PHR
Responsibilities
Under the Lead ODA Administrator, ensure the optimum certification and engineering methods are applied to achieve regulatory compliance
Collaborate with Engineering staff and ODA Project Engineers to 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
Manage processes for critical appointments within the engineering organization, including personnel assessment and recordkeeping
Coordinate ODA Unit Member (UM) and DERs assignments, training, delegations and guidance
Oversee aircraft and aircraft systems design, environmental, ground and flight test programs
Monitor new and proposed certification regulations and standards; perform gap analyses and ensure alignment with company processes. Facilitate knowledge sharing and SME training to maintain and continuously improve certification and airworthiness processes
Represent the company in industry forums, standardization boards, and with aviation authorities
Ensure local engineering processes comply with applicable regulations and laws, harmonized with global company procedures; support internal and external process audits
Qualification
Required
Must meet all FAA requirements for nomination as an Associate ODA Administrator, in accordance with FAA Order 8100.15
Experience in managing technical teams and direct interaction with the FAA is essential
Under the Lead ODA Administrator, ensure the optimum certification and engineering methods are applied to achieve regulatory compliance
Collaborate with Engineering staff and ODA Project Engineers to 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
Manage processes for critical appointments within the engineering organization, including personnel assessment and recordkeeping
Coordinate ODA Unit Member (UM) and DERs assignments, training, delegations and guidance
Oversee aircraft and aircraft systems design, environmental, ground and flight test programs
Monitor new and proposed certification regulations and standards; perform gap analyses and ensure alignment with company processes. Facilitate knowledge sharing and SME training to maintain and continuously improve certification and airworthiness processes
Represent the company in industry forums, standardization boards, and with aviation authorities
Ensure local engineering processes comply with applicable regulations and laws, harmonized with global company procedures; support internal and external process audits
BS degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering
Minimum 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
Minimum 5 years of working experience with the FAA on part 27 and 29 projects
Minimum 3 years management experience in a technical discipline
Preferred
Experience with both rotorcraft and fixed-wing aircraft
MS degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Exceptional benefits
401k match
Generous paid time off
And much more
Company
Leonardo
Leonardo is a global security company that realises multi-domain technological capabilities in AD&S.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Bill Fredrickson
VP Sales & Business Development
Giorgio Mosca
Head of Digital Transformation & Sustainability Governance - Aeronautics Division
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