The ODA office oversees and ensures consistency of the FAA’s oversight program for companies that issue certificates and conduct certain inspections on behalf of the agency. It also establishes standardization and consistency in how the FAA appoints, uses and oversees ODAs. Additionally, the ODA office brings enterprise focus and support to the FAA’s ODA program and drives performance improvements.
ODA Office Updates
The FAA established the ODA office in 2019, which was required by the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 and is part of the FAA's ODA program.
The FAA realigned the ODA office in April 2021 to report directly to the Associate Administrator for Aviation Safety. This reporting structure reflects the FAA's priority to oversee, standardize, and ensure consistency in the ODA office's activities.
In response to the Aircraft Certification, Safety, and Accountability Act, Pub. L. 116‐260, Div. V, Section 103, the FAA appointed a panel of experts in January 2023 to review Boeing’s safety management processes and how they relate to Boeing’s safety culture. The Expert Review Panel included individuals from NASA, the FAA, labor unions, air carriers, manufacturers with delegated authority, legal experts, independent engineering experts, and others. The Expert Review Panel published its report on February 26, 2024.
Contact Us
Email: 9‐AVS‐ODA‐Office@faa.gov
Informational Links
49 U.S. Code § 44736 ‐ Organization Designation Authorizations
Aircraft Certification, Safety, and Accountability Act (ACSAA)
Designees and Delegations
Designee Management System (DMS)
FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024
ODA Office Organizational Structure
ODA for Transport Airplanes Expert Review Panel
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