Advanced Air Mobility Institute senior advisor Dean Rudolph has been awarded a rare designation from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Dean Rudolph has been awarded extended delegation as an FAA Designated Airworthiness Representative – Manufacturing (DAR-F), granting him one of only three such delegations currently authorised to certify all categories of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and optionally piloted aircraft (OPA).
Following an extensive evaluation by an FAA Technical Review Board, the expanded FAA delegation will grant Rudolph the authority to issue special and standard airworthiness certificates across the full UAS and OPA spectrum, covering 12 FAA Function Codes (70-81). This achievement reflects his expertise in advanced air mobility and will benefit the AAM Institute’s mission to support the development and safe integration of innovative aviation technologies.
“This additional delegation allows me to even better serve the Institute and the industry at large by direct application of the regulatory guidance to help drive understanding and implementation,” Rudolph said. “The FAA efforts towards delegation in this space will help speed the process for applicants while not compromising safety or airworthiness in any way.”
"Dean's expertise is invaluable to the AAM Institute," said Dan Sloat, Institute founder and president. "His unique FAA designation enhances our ability to provide industry leaders with critical insights and guidance as we collectively shape the future of aviation."
