Engineering Designee Training Information (DER & ODA UM)
Electrical Systems and Equipment:
The 2025 Recurrent Training for Electrical Systems Designees will be delivered in online format. Upon completion of course (27200187) 2025 Engineering Designee Recurrent General Training Overview, Engineering Designees authorized in Electrical Systems must register for their 2025 Electrical Systems Recurrent training course. Engineering Designees are required to select and complete one elective course listed under each discipline they are authorized. For more information about courses currently available, please see our Course Catalog. The following topics are offered:
Prerequisite Course
- (27200187) 2025 Engineering Designee Recurrent General Training Overview (1 Hour) NEW
Electives (Select 1)
- (25815) NextGen Advanced Navigation (4 Hours)
- (27200043) Electrical: Systems Aspects of Certification (2 Hours)
- (27200050) Software Job Functions: Legacy System Software (3 Hours)
- (27200099) NextGen Surveillance (1 Hour)
- (27200100) Head Up Displays (HUD) and Vision Systems (1 Hour)
- (27200106) Electrical: Electronic Flight Bag Policy Overview (1 Hour)
- (27200110) Mechanical: Post Maintenance Functional Tests (1.5 Hours)
- (27200116) Electrical: System Safety Analysis (2 Hours)
- (27200118) Electrical: ADS-B Installations (1 Hour)
- (27200143) Electrical: Aircraft Systems Information Security Protection (ASISP) (1 Hour)
- (27200168) Understanding the US/EU Aviation Safety Agreement (6 Hours)
Flight Test Pilot and Flight Analyst:
The 2025 Recurrent Training for Flight Test Designees will be delivered in online format. Upon completion of course (27200187) 2025 Engineering Designee Recurrent General Training Overview, Engineering Designees authorized in Flight Test must register for their 2025 Flight Test Recurrent training course. Engineering Designees are required to select and complete one elective course listed under each discipline they are authorized. For more information about courses currently available, please see our Course Catalog. The following topics are offered:
Prerequisite Course
- (27200187) 2025 Engineering Designee Recurrent General Training Overview (1 Hour) NEW
Electives (Select 1)
- (25815) NextGen Advanced Navigation (4 Hours)
- (27200069) Flight Test: Risk Management Update (30 minutes)
- (27200070) Flight Test: Considerations for EMC Certification (30 minutes)
- (27200099) NextGen Surveillance (1 Hour)
- (27200100) Head Up Displays (HUD) and Vision Systems (1 Hour)
- (27200108) Flight Test: Takeoff and Landing Performance Assessment (TALPA) Advisory Circulars (3 Hours)
- (27200110) Mechanical: Post Maintenance Functional Tests (1.5 Hours)
- (27200142) Flight Test: Certification Test Plan Development (1 Hour)
- (27200150) Flight Test: Flight Test: Flight Test Vibration and Buffeting Compliance Criteria (1 hour)
- (27200163) Flight Test: Flight Manual Development Overview (1 Hour)
- (27200164) Flight Test: Human Factors in Aircraft Certification
- (27200168) Understanding the US/EU Aviation Safety Agreement (6 Hours)
Mechanical Systems and Equipment:
The 2025 Recurrent Training for Mechanical Systems Designees will be delivered in online format. Upon completion of course (27200187) 2025 Engineering Designee Recurrent General Training Overview, Engineering Designees authorized in Mechanical Systems must register for their 2025 Mechanical Systems Recurrent training course. Engineering Designees are required to select and complete one elective course listed under each discipline they are authorized. For more information about courses currently available, please see our Course Catalog. The following topics are offered:
Prerequisite Course
- (27200187) 2025 Engineering Designee Recurrent General Training Overview (1 Hour) NEW
Electives (Select 1)
- (27200050) Software Job Functions: Legacy System Software (3 Hours)
- (27200063) Mechanical: Flight Controls Emerging Concerns (1 Hour)
- (27200068) Mechanical: Fire Resistant Hydraulic Fluids in Aviation (1 Hour)
- (27200109) Mechanical/Powerplant: Icing Related Regulatory Changes (1 Hour)
- (27200110) Mechanical: Post Maintenance Functional Tests (1.5 Hours)
- (27200139) Mechanical: Cargo Compartment Fire Protection (1 Hour)
- (27200144) Mechanical: Testing of Flight Control Surfaces (1 Hour)
- (27200165) Mechanical: Airframe Ice Accretions on Transport Category Airplanes
- (27200168) Understanding the US/EU Aviation Safety Agreement (6 Hours)
Propulsion Powerplant, Engine and Propeller:
The 2025 Recurrent Training for Propulsion Designees will be delivered in online format. Upon completion of course (27200187) 2025 Engineering Designee Recurrent General Training Overview, Engineering Designees authorized in Propulsion must register for their 2025 Propulsion Recurrent training course. Engineering Designees are required to select and complete one elective course listed under each discipline they are authorized. For more information about courses currently available, please see our Course Catalog. The following topics are offered:
Prerequisite Course
- (27200187) 2025 Engineering Designee Recurrent General Training Overview (1 Hour) NEW
Electives (Select 1)
- (27200050) Software Job Functions: Legacy System Software (3 Hours)
- (27200057) Powerplant: Understanding a Propeller Type Certificate Data Sheet (1 Hour)
- (27200058) Powerplant: Diesel Engine Certification (1 Hour)
- (27200060) Powerplant: CAAM Overview (1 Hour)
- (27200062) Powerplant: Transport Airplane Propulsion Certification Issues (1 Hour)
- (27200109) Mechanical/Powerplant: Icing Related Regulatory Changes (1 Hour)
- (27200110) Mechanical: Post Maintenance Functional Tests (1.5 Hours)
- (27200111) Powerplant: Fire Protection of Engine Cowling and Other Components (1 Hour)
- (27200112) Powerplant: Valve Controls located in Flight Deck (1 Hour)
- (27200113) Powerplant: Turbine Engine Endurance Test (1.5 Hours)
- (27200114) Powerplant: Guidance for 14 CFR 33.4 Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (1 Hour)
- (27200115) Powerplant: Guidance for 14 CFR 33.28 Engine Control Systems (1.25 Hours)
- (27200147) Powerplant: Fuel Tank Flammability Analysis Overview
- (27200149) Powerplant: Engine Aircraft Interface Issues (1 Hour)
- (27200166) Powerplant: Time Limited Dispatch
- (27200168) Understanding the US/EU Aviation Safety Agreement (6 Hours)
- (27200179) Powerplant: Engine Rotor Burst Requirements For Turbine Engine Powered Airplanes (1 Hour)
- (27200180) Powerplant: Engine Life-limited Parts–Influencing Parts
Structures:
The 2025 Recurrent Training for Structures Designees will be delivered in online format. Upon completion of course (27200187) 2025 Engineering Designee Recurrent General Training Overview, Engineering Designees authorized in Structures must register for their 2025 Structures Recurrent training course. Engineering Designees are required to select and complete one elective course listed under each discipline they are authorized. For more information about courses currently available, please see our Course Catalog. The following topics are offered:
Prerequisite Course
- (27200187) 2025 Engineering Designee Recurrent General Training Overview (1 Hour) NEW
Electives (Select 1)
- (27200095) Structures: Finite Element Modeling and Analysis Validation - Part I (1 Hour)
- (27200096) Structures: Finite Element Modeling and Analysis Validation - Part II (1 Hour)
- (27200098) Structures: Certification Compliance for Bird Strike Requirements (1 Hour)
- (27200110) Mechanical: Post Maintenance Functional Tests (1.5 Hours)
- (27200130) Structures: Composite Guidance - Present and In-Development (1.5 Hours)
- (27200137) Structures: Cargo – Certification of Cargo Related Projects (2 Hours)
- (27200140) Structures: Aeroelastic Stability
- (27200141) Structures: Radome Certification (1.5 Hours)
- (27200168) Understanding the US/EU Aviation Safety Agreement (6 Hours)
- (27200170) Structures FAA Composite Updates Part 1 (1 hour)
- (27200171) Structures: Additive Manufacturing
- (27200172) Structures: Introduction to Fatigue and Fatigue Management (1 Hour)
Acoustical:
The 2025 Recurrent Training for Acoustic Designees will be delivered in online format. Upon completion of course (27200187) 2025 Engineering Designee Recurrent General Training Overview, Engineering Designees authorized in Acoustics must register for their 2025 Acoustic Recurrent training course. Engineering Designees are required to select and complete one elective course listed under each discipline they are authorized. For more information about courses currently available, please see our Course Catalog. The following topics are offered:
Prerequisite Course
- (27200187) 2025 Engineering Designee Recurrent General Training Overview (1 Hour) NEW
Electives (Select 1)
- (27200168) Understanding the US/EU Aviation Safety Agreement (6 Hours)
- (27200057) Powerplant: Understanding a Propeller Type Certificate Data Sheet (1 Hour)
- (27200058) Powerplant: Diesel Engine Certification (1 Hour)
- (27200060) Powerplant: CAAM Overview (1 Hour)
- (27200062) Powerplant: Transport Airplane Propulsion Certification Issues (1 Hour)
- (27200069) Flight Test: Risk Management Update (30 minutes)
- (27200141) Structures: Radome Certification (1.5 Hours)
- (27200142) Flight Test: Certification Test Plan Development (1 Hour)
- (27200143) Electrical: Aircraft Systems Information Security Protection (ASISP) (1 Hour)
- (27200144) Mechanical: Testing of Flight Control Surfaces (1 Hour)
- (27200147) Powerplant: Fuel Tank Flammability Analysis Overview (1Hour)
- (27200149) Powerplant: Engine Aircraft Interface Issues (1 Hour)
- (27200150) Flight Test: Flight Test Vibration and Buffeting Compliance Criteria (1 Hour)
- (27200163) Flight Test: Flight Manual Development Overview (1 Hour)
Software:
Periodically the Aircraft Certification Service (AIR) will hold a conference for designees authorized to make findings of compliance related to Software. In years that conference is held, those designees should attend that conference. Information related to future Software Conferences will be posted on the Aircraft Certification Software website. In years where a Software specific conference is
held, designees should complete the annual recurrent training corresponding to their individual authorization (Electrical Systems, Propulsion, etc.).
DER & ODA Training
Engineering Designee Initial Training (Online)
The DER Initial Training package consists of three courses that all must be successfully completed to obtain a certificate of completion for the DER Initial training. The package includes:
- (27200135): Aircraft Certification for Engineering Designees (4.5 Hours)
- (27200025): Becoming A Designated Engineering Representative (2.5 Hours)
- (27200026): Roles and Responsibilities for AIR Engineering Designees (1.5 Hours)
27200027: Repairs and Alterations for AIR Engineering Designees (Online)
This course is intended for DERs and DER applicants seeking appointment of a special delegation for Major Repairs and/or Major Alterations, as well as for ODA Unit Members seeking authority for Major Repairs and/or Major Alterations within the ODA.
ODA Engineering Initial Training (Online)
The ODA Engineering Initial Training package consists of two courses that both must be successfully completed to obtain a certificate of completion for the ODA Engineering Initial training. The package includes:
- (27200135): Aircraft Certification for Engineering Designees (4.5 Hours)
- (27200026): Roles and Responsibilities for AIR Engineering Designees (1.5 Hours)
27200184: 2024 - 2025 ODA Seminar
This course provides information on FAA policy, regulations, and guidance related to Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) administrators and FAA Organization Management Team (OMT) leads. This course is divided into the four modules. To receive credit you must complete the General Module as well as the technical module or modules appropriate to your ODA functions.
ODA Part I, Applicant Training (Online)
This course is intended for individuals who hold, or will hold the position of administrator for a company or organization that holds an Organization Designation Authorization (ODA), or who have applied to the FAA for an ODA
ODA Part II: Major Repairs, Major Alterations and Airworthiness (MRA) (Online)
This training is intended for administrators of Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) holders with Major Repair, Alteration, and Airworthiness (MRA) functions. ODA Applicant Training Part I is a pre-requisite for this course.
ODA Part II: Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) (Online)
This training is intended for administrators of Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) holders with Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) functions. ODA Applicant Training Part I is a pre-requisite for this course.
ODA Part II: Production Certification (PC) (Online)
This training is intended for administrators of Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) holders with Production Certification (PC) functions.
ODA Part II: Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) (Online)
This training is intended for administrators of Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) holders with Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) functions.
ODA Part II: Technical Standard Order Authorization (TSOA) (Online)
This training is intended for administrators of Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) holders with Technical Standard Order Authorization (TSOA) functions.
ODA Part II: Type Certification (TC) (Online)
This training is intended for administrators of Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) holders with Type Certification (TC) functions.