Where ideas become solutions.
Who we are
Black Point Consulting was founded by Bill Shields, FAA DER - Electrical Systems and Certification Management. Bill has more than 40 years of aviation experience and a tight network of engineers and designees to help support projects of all sizes. As the former founder of an ODA and Lead ODA administrator his experience working with the FAA is extensive and can help you develop your design and certification strategy for numerous types of projects.
Our capabilities
Expedite your Type Certificate (TC), Supplemental Type Certificate (STC), Major Alteration or Major Repair projects with expert assistance and guidance. We provide your FAA 8110-3 approvals from DERs in support of your FAA Form 337 projects to minimize your dependance on the FAA. Expert support from Electrical or Mechanical Systems, Structures and Flight Test DERs is our focus.
For your TC or STC projects Bill can provide FAA Form 8110-3 approvals for your Ground, EMC and Qualification Test Plans, a unique authority held for a very small number of DERs.
As a trusted DER, Bill and his team are available to service clients from definition to approval.
