Originally Posted by
Nyflier
An ODP is to be flown if you do not hear “Radar Contact”. A good example is Asheville.
Two different meanings got the same acronym.
ODP - Optimal Descent Profile: A Constant descent angle used to make all "gates" found on the STAR
ODP - Obstacle Departure Procedure: A non-standard departure procedure that requires a certain climb gradient to avoid contact with cumulo-granite or cumulo-ferrous objects.
For the interview, they're talking about the first one.