Robert Duffer Email & Phone Number

Charleston S.C.

Standing up new Standards and Policy Branch within the AED which will be the Office of Responsibility for all AED Policy including new and revised 8900.1 guidance. Issue, establish and revise AED relevant ACs, Notices, QMS Process, etc... Interface with all AED branches and FS functional offices, coordination and interface for JTAs and primary focal for integration and Program Management with AIR.

Support AED Division Manager with day to day mission activities supporting the division and respective branches within the organization and other lines of businesss.

Seattle Wa - Remote For Hq Washington D.C

Provide executive technical support. Principle technical advisor and consultant to the Director of the Office of Safety Standards. (OSS) and liaison responsible for coordination between AFS divisions, AIR and AVS organizations. POC for UAM / eVtol activities

Greater Seattle Area - Remote For Washington D.C.

Seattle Wa - Remote For Hq Washington D.C.

Senior advisor and consultant to the AFS Office of Safety Standards. Primary Liaison with Aircraft Certification Service, Industry Senior Level Management and other persons in matters regarding Type certification, Validation, Manufacturing, and Maintenance issues and coordination with national and international organizations (ICAO, IATA, GAMA, ARSA, etc…). Responsible for integrating the work of the AFS, AIR and AVS organizations to ensuring inter-dependency to accomplish mission… Show more Senior advisor and consultant to the AFS Office of Safety Standards. Primary Liaison with Aircraft Certification Service, Industry Senior Level Management and other persons in matters regarding Type certification, Validation, Manufacturing, and Maintenance issues and coordination with national and international organizations (ICAO, IATA, GAMA, ARSA, etc…). Responsible for integrating the work of the AFS, AIR and AVS organizations to ensuring inter-dependency to accomplish mission objectives by utilizing a comprehensive understanding of the major business objectives.Responsible for leading and managing high visibility team and assignments in support of FAA Flight plan. Provide guidance and assistance to the regions, and other elements of the agency in the integration of new technologies (i.e. NextGen, UAS etc…) and provides guidance on applying agency policies, standards, and procedures pertaining to safety issues.Provides oversight to the development of policy and guidance for field approval and instructions for continued airworthiness (ICA), Maintenance Review Board (MRB) activities, Organizational Designation Authorization (ODA), as well as providing strategic guidance in developing, recommending, and coordinating national policies. Show less

Greater Seattle Area

Provided leadership to a team of 16 technical specialists responsible for policy, Guidance/advisory material, rulemaking, and supporting certification and international validation efforts. Areas of responsibility included advanced avionics, electrical and airborne electronic hardware, software, and flight deck crew interface airplane performance and flight test for transport category airplanes.Collaborated with global aviation authorities and industry groups to develop common standards for… Show more Provided leadership to a team of 16 technical specialists responsible for policy, Guidance/advisory material, rulemaking, and supporting certification and international validation efforts. Areas of responsibility included advanced avionics, electrical and airborne electronic hardware, software, and flight deck crew interface airplane performance and flight test for transport category airplanes.Collaborated with global aviation authorities and industry groups to develop common standards for airborne equipment and operations including advanced technologies such as NextGen (ADS-B) and Unmanned systems.Responsible for leading and managing high visibility assignments in support of FAA Flight plan. Principle advisor and consultant to the manager of the Transport Standards Staff on all matters relating to branch responsibilities and represented the manager as necessary on these matters. Show less

Greater Seattle Area

Responsible the Systems and Equipment Branch in the Seattle Aircraft Certification Office providing leadership and guidance, managing a team of 33 aerospace engineering professionals. Areas of responsibilities included Certification and Continued Operational Support in the areas of Advanced Avionics, Electrical, Software and Mechanical systems. Provided key contributions to the Type Certification effort of new the Boeing 787, as well as the new B747-8 and B777 Freighter aircraft.

Greater Seattle Area

Provided leadership to a team of 16 technical specialists responsible for policy, Guidance/advisory material, rulemaking, and supporting certification and international validation efforts. Areas of responsibility included advanced avionics, electrical and airborne electronic hardware, software, and flight deck crew interface airplane performance and flight test for transport category airplanes.Collaborated with global aviation authorities and industry groups to develop common standards for… Show more Provided leadership to a team of 16 technical specialists responsible for policy, Guidance/advisory material, rulemaking, and supporting certification and international validation efforts. Areas of responsibility included advanced avionics, electrical and airborne electronic hardware, software, and flight deck crew interface airplane performance and flight test for transport category airplanes.Collaborated with global aviation authorities and industry groups to develop common standards for airborne equipment and operations including advanced technologies such as NextGen (ADS-B) and Unmanned systems.Responsible for leading and managing high visibility assignments in support of FAA Flight plan. Principle advisor and consultant to the manager of the Transport Standards Staff on all matters relating to branch responsibilities and represented the manager as necessary on these matters. Show less

Greater Seattle Area

Served as a technical specialist and subject matter expert in the Airplane and Flightcrew Interface branch of the Transport Airplane Directorate. Responsibilities included policy/regulation development and foreign airplane certifications validation. Collaborated with global aviation authorities and industry groups in the development of common standards for airborne equipment and operations. Specialization covered Advanced Avionics, flight crew systems interfaces, NextGen-related… Show more Served as a technical specialist and subject matter expert in the Airplane and Flightcrew Interface branch of the Transport Airplane Directorate. Responsibilities included policy/regulation development and foreign airplane certifications validation. Collaborated with global aviation authorities and industry groups in the development of common standards for airborne equipment and operations. Specialization covered Advanced Avionics, flight crew systems interfaces, NextGen-related communication, navigation & surveillance systems and operations as well as related UAS systems. Show less

Washington D.C. Metro Area

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