ED Decision 2023/013/R
NOMINATED MANAGERS
The person or group of persons nominated in accordance with point 21L.A.175(b) should represent the management structure of the organisation and be responsible for all the functions as specified in Subpart J. Depending on the size of the design organisation, the functions may be subdivided under individual managers (and, in fact, may be further subdivided) or combined.
At least the following key managers should be nominated:
— the manager responsible for the airworthiness function (chief of the airworthiness function); and
— the manager responsible for independent monitoring function (chief of the independent monitoring function).
(a) The responsibilities and tasks of each individual manager should be clearly defined in order to prevent uncertainties about the relations within the organisation. If a manager does not directly report to the head of the design organisation, they should have direct access to the head of the design organisation that is formally established.
(b) The chief of the airworthiness function should be able to demonstrate relevant knowledge, background and appropriate experience that are related to product certification and continued airworthiness, including knowledge of, and experience in, managing the design assurance system.
The tasks for which the chief of the airworthiness function should be responsible are presented in GM1 21L.A.174(b)(1).
(c) The chief of the independent monitoring function should be able to demonstrate relevant knowledge, background and appropriate experience that are related to the activities of the organisation, including knowledge of and experience in compliance monitoring. The chief of the independent monitoring function should not be responsible for other design or airworthiness function aspects.
The role of the chief of the independent monitoring function should be to ensure that:
(1) the activities of the organisation are monitored for compliance with the applicable requirements and any additional requirements as established by the organisation, and that those activities are performed properly under the supervision of the nominated persons that are referred to in point 21L.A.175(b);
(2) an audit plan is properly implemented, maintained, and continually reviewed and improved; and
(3) corrective actions are requested, as necessary, and their implementation is followed up.
With due regard to the size of the organisation and the nature and complexity of its activities, the compliance-monitoring-manager function may be exercised by the head of the design organisation.
AMC1 21L.A.175(b);(c) defines requirements for nominated managers in declared design organisations, including the chief of airworthiness and independent monitoring functions, their responsibilities, and conditions for a
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