Senior ODA Cert Engineer

Standard Aero; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 91,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Healthcare

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off starting day one

Bonus opportunities

Learning & Training opportunities

Job summary

StandardAero in Springfield, IL seeks a Senior ODA Certification Engineer to ensure aircraft design, modifications, and repairs meet FAA requirements and aviation safety standards.

You will develop certification plans, coordinate design and program reviews, maintain STC project certifications, and mentor teammates, with travel up to 25% and a focus on precise regulatory compliance. This role offers a pathway to impact across programs and strengthen product integrity.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in engineering or certification role.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical aviation discipline or equivalent.
• Experience with 14 CFR Parts 21, 23, 25, 27, 29.
• Ability to work independently or in a team.
• Willing to work off-schedule hours and weekends.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organization and planning skills.
• Ability to anticipate problems and proactively address issues.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Travel up to 25%.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Interface with StandardAero ODA members, vendors, and customers.
• Develop, edit and contribute to certification documents.
• Attend project meetings and own action items.
• Develop and execute certification plans for modification projects.
• Develop and maintain the MDL for STC projects.
• Manage project certification compliance.
• Coordinate design and program reviews.
• Mentor on certification requirements and processes.
• Overall STC Project Management.
• Assist others within the department.

Skills

Experience 5+ years

Certification processes

FAA regulations

Teamwork

Problem solving

Project management

Scheduling

Travel 25%

US work authorization

Education

Bachelors in aviation or related field

Job description

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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