Structured access to DERs, engineers, and certification specialists across major disciplines.

DERLink™ is AvioDesign’s vetted FAA-aligned network of Designated Engineering Representatives, engineers, and specialists. We align your project with appropriate expertise, sequence approval workflow across disciplines, and maintain documentation integrity throughout the certification process.

For Certification Clients

Scale Certification Capacity Without Expanding Headcount

DERLink provides structured access to vetted DERs and specialists across major certification disciplines, including:

• Structures, systems, avionics, electrical

• Flammability, software compliance (DO-178C), propulsion

• Advanced analysis through specialist network including FEA and CFD

AvioDesign confirms availability and pricing in advance and sequences workflow across disciplines within a single execution framework.

You receive:

• Vetted expertise aligned to your specific scope

• Structured workflow sequencing through one point of contact

• Confirmed availability and defined compensation before engagement

• Complete discretion and client relationship protection

• Full ownership of all deliverables and approvals

• Seamless integration with EPEC for post-approval lifecycle continuity

DERLink provides disciplined access to specialized expertise when required, without increasing internal administrative complexity.

For DERs, Engineers, and Specialists

DERLink delivers qualified certification projects aligned to your discipline and expertise.

You remain fully independent with no exclusivity or employment arrangement. AvioDesign manages client communication and administrative alignment so you can focus on technical execution.

You receive:

• Qualified projects matched to your approval discipline

• Freedom to accept or decline any engagement

• Clear scope, timeline, and compensation defined before commitment

• Administrative and proposal management handled by AvioDesign

• Transparent invoicing structure and defined payment terms

• Full respect for professional autonomy and signature authority

DERLink is FAA-aligned approval infrastructure, not an ODA and not an employment model. Your independence and delegated authority remain intact.

Why DERLink Works

For clients:

You gain structured access to approval-level expertise across required disciplines, aligned under a single execution framework without managing multiple specialist relationships.

For DERs and engineers:

You receive qualified certification engagements matched to your expertise without chasing projects or managing client administration.

AvioDesign maintains workflow structure and documentation integrity.

Each party focuses on its core expertise.

Integrated With AvioDesign Infrastructure

DERLink operates alongside:

Pre-Approval Planning:

Structured project sequencing before engineering begins.

EPEC – Post-Approval Lifecycle Continuity:

Preserving certification value after approval through organized documentation control and long-term support structure.

Together, these programs form complete certification lifecycle infrastructure.

DERLink structures approval alignment across disciplines while preserving independence, ownership, and discretion.