Certification Support
Certification projects succeed when the right resources and approvals are available at the right time. AvioDesign is the company you work with directly. DERLink™ is the FAA-aligned network powering it behind the scenes.
Together, we provide discreet certification support that expands your capacity, keeps projects on schedule, and protects your client relationships.
How We Support Your Projects
Multi-discipline DER approvals
Access vetted DERs across Structures, Systems, Electrical, Flammability, Software, and other core disciplines.Engineering substantiation
Compliance reports, analyses, wiring documentation, and flammability analysis prepared for inclusion in your STC package.Certification project support
We track certification deliverables, coordinate DER schedules, and keep milestones aligned so your project does not stall.Specialist support when needed
For advanced or niche needs, we can bring in trusted specialists such as:Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
Electrical Wiring Interconnect Systems (EWIS)
Icing analysis
Noise analysis and acoustics
Fuel system evaluations
Discretion by design
Your clients remain yours. Your brand stays in front. Our role stays behind the scenes.
How it Works
Certification projects don’t stall because of engineering complexity alone. They stall when certification deliverables, DER availability, and documentation aren’t aligned.
AvioDesign manages the client-facing side while DERLink operates as the engine behind it, ensuring resources are vetted, available, and supported from start to finish.
The Process
Scope Submitted
Companies send project details, timelines, and required disciplines to AvioDesign.Proposal and Engagement
Our team reviews requirements, discusses possible approaches, and issues a clear proposal. Once accepted, we manage contracting and invoicing.DERLink Resource Alignment
Behind the scenes, DERLink reaches out to vetted DERs and engineers, checks availability, labor rates, and turnaround times, and confirms the right fit for the scope.Communication and Setup
DERLink ensures each DER or engineer has the information they need, coordinates back-and-forth, and removes admin from their plate.Execution and Delivery
DERs and engineers perform analyses, documentation, and approvals. AvioDesign ensures deliverables are formatted and ready for inclusion in your project.Completion and Continuity
You retain ownership of certification and final FAA/ODA submissions. We remain available for follow-up, additional scopes, or multi-project support.
For Clients
AvioDesign is your single point of contact. We handle scope review, proposals, invoicing, and delivery. We discreetly ensure your brand stays in front while we expand your capacity to take on more projects.
For DERs and Engineers
DERLink provides steady, well-matched project opportunities. You choose what to accept, focus only on your discipline, and avoid client admin. We handle intake, scheduling, and communication so you can concentrate on technical work and approvals.
Behind the Scenes
AvioDesign and DERLink work as one system. AvioDesign manages the business and client relationship. DERLink ensures projects are resourced and DERs are supported. The result is a reliable, discreet support layer that keeps certification projects moving.
AvioDesign and DERLink together provide the clarity, resources, and discretion needed to finish certification projects efficiently and professionally.
Why Choose AvioDesign?
Expand capacity without hiring. Take on more STCs and major mods each year without increasing permanent staff.
Access to DERLink™. Our FAA-aligned network gives you vetted DERs and engineers across multiple disciplines, already qualified and ready to support.
Simplified contracting. You work directly with AvioDesign. We handle proposals, invoicing, and pass-through payments to DERs — one agreement, one point of contact.
Seamless delivery. Reports, analyses, and approvals are coordinated, checked, and returned ready to integrate into your certification package.
Discretion guaranteed. Your client relationships remain yours. Your brand stays in front at all times.
A true partner. We are here to support, not compete. Our role is to provide the missing certification resources and coordination that keep your projects moving.