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Oklahoma City, Ok, Us

STC ODA Administrator/ Certification Manager managing the Certification Engineering group at Field Aerospace’s Oklahoma City facility in the development of technical information, systems and airworthiness certification requirements for modification and sustainment programs.

Contracted work: 1. Boeing: On-Board Network (ONS) WI-FI Electronic Flight Bag “DAL D” SOI Software Certification development PM lead for AID 777 System retrofit development / 787 forward fit Implementation. 2. Virgin Galactica / Flight Test & Certification Engineering technical publication work on the Spaceship platform. 3. Systems Engineering roles for the Cessna Denali & Xwing Caravan Autonomous programs.

Greenwood Village, Colorado, Us

PE fully responsible for the Fire hawk Multi-Mission Helicopter HH-60L Analog-Digital conversion project for Ventura county . Manage Engineering and Certification staff for the integration of new Electrical/Mechanical components/systems modifications into the aircraft. Create, publish & maintain project schedules.• Chief Engineer on Firehawk Multi-Mission Helicopter HH-60L conversion • Report to the Directors/VPs for project updates • Integrated a state-of-the-art Garmin GTX system into an existing avionics platform • Coordinate with SMEs to ensure project completion • Managing assigned Unit Members and contracted sub suppliers. See my design/certification/project detail work: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jqP0AfcE3k

Georgetown, Delaware, Us

RESPONSIBILITIES: • Engineering tasking for interior (or ODA support) projects within the assigned area of responsibility by performing the following duties:o Provide technical direction to the Electrical Project team to facilitate timely task completion. o Interface with CMS/IFE Vendor and other Project Design groups (Interiors, Structures, etc...) to define integration design elements.o Approve all project documentation. Review documents drawings and ECO’s for technical accuracy.o Ensure all design and developmental activities are planned and completed by project team personnel.o Coordinate support of electrical substantiation when required.o Manage supplier tasking and ensure accuracy and timelines of deliverables. • Facilitate the communication and interaction amongst supporting organization functional representatives.• Participate with the preparation and conduction of the Project Kick-Off Meetings, including PDR and CDR.• Prepare periodic management and/or customer reports and presentations as assigned by the Project Engineer or Engineering Manager.• Participate in Project Meetings as required by the Project SOW.• Ensure that design elements conform to the agreed upon written customer requirements as defined by the SOW and are developed and delivered to meet the project schedule, organizations quality standards, and regulatory requirements.• Perform engineering calculations, review, and approval of vendor specification drawings. • Prepare Advance Equipment Material requests for long-lead materials. • Provide feedback regarding employee performance on a project team to the functional managers for evaluation.• Recommend new processes where needed for quality improvement, cost reduction, and on-time delivery.• Responsible for initial / recurrent training requirements.

Plaisir, Fr

Job Summary: I was the lead Program Manager responsible for managing the Boeing OEM 737,777 & 787 “Line-Fit” Offerability projects. This Boeing/Zodiac Inflight Innovations (Zii) collaboration will lead to Zii System & Equipment becoming a standard Infotainment (IFE) catalog option for next generation “Wired & Wireless“ RAVE Embedded In-Flight Entertainment Boeing factory OEM installations. As the designated focal for all Boeing/Zii programs I perform a variety of complex PM tasks and am considered to be one of the top level contributor/specialist for implementation (Define/Design/Build/Test/Certification) of all Zii System/Hardware/Software products to be factory installed onboard Boeing airplane models.

Irvine, California, Us

Accountable A350 focal on Airworthiness matters between Airbus and Panasonic for the new Infotainment work packages. Implementation options.•Provide Signatory delegation/Airworthiness training and recommendations to internal and external design teams as appropriate.•Monitor design team progress and regularly report certification progress/major issue or delay to Airbus Airworthiness designees.•Manage preparation and checking of the relevant technical design data documents used for compliance documents prior to sending them to the Airbus certification designees. Interface on Airworthiness matters between Airbus, EASA and the PAC internal and external Design/Build teams for Cabin System work packages. Including status report of all Environmental / Electromagnetic (EMI) qualification (QUAL) test status supporting Type Certification (TC) compliance needs associated with PAC product(System/Hardware/Software) implementation.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Us

Responsible for creating the final Ground and Flight Test reports for regulatory approval of the new Rockwell Collins Fusion Avionics Flight Deck upgrade’ Suite onboard Bombardier Global 5000 and XRS derivatives.

Wood Dale, Il, Us

Electrical Engineering development design tasks associated with the Airbus A400M’s Aerial Delivery System / Cargo Handling System (ADS/CHS). My specific DAL Level A System design leadership responsibilities include managing the Built In Test Equipment (BITE) development plan specification and defining all associated Electrical Wire Harness Assemblies (WHAs) .

Broomfield, Co, Us

Detailed technical reviews of new Aircell Broadband Services (ABS) designs for regulatory acceptance. * Established the 1st Airplane Multi Model (AML) package for a single STC covering many models.*Collaborate with Electrical/Mechanical Engineers, Drafters, Technicians, and others to contribute to project completion of Supplemental Type Certifications (STCs) onboard commercial airplanes.

Dorval, Québec, Oo

My responsibilities included sole Electrical Engineering support of all Flight Controls needs required to support Learjet’s currently produced models: (40/45/60). These responsibilities include designing test equipment for in-flight performance evaluation, writing systems requirements, creating program test plans for root cause investigation leading to product improvement. Responsible for creating and coordinating new certification plans/support with many Avionics Suppliers (BAE, Honeywell, Smiths, Mooge, Microtechnica, Rockwell Collins etc.. These essential Flight Controls systems are developed in accordance with RTCA DO- 160/178 & 254 standards.

Arlington, Va, Us

Plan, monitor, direct, delegate and ensure performance of assigned responsibilities and tasks associated with the 787 Type Certification (TC) of all Electrical Wiring and Equipment on-board the Boeing 787 Airplane. Manage program SYS & EQUIP DER status by reporting program metrics including both the identification of risks and the mitigation plans to resolve schedule conflicts.

My responsibilities include designing various Avionics/Electrical systems, specializing in Hi-speed Local Area Network (LAN) wireless (IEE 802.11) / satellite systems for production and post production retrofit on Challenger, Fokker and GIII, GIV, GV, G150, 450 and G550 aircraft. CADAM & AutoCAD used.Also, I worked directly for the DAS Administrator (EASA/FAA certification) checking engineering data, writing certification plans, Airworthness Flight Manual Supplements (AFMS), Flight tests, RTCA 160D qualification plans and creating associated regulatory compliance reports.

Central Point, Or, Us

Provide engineering / technical support and participate in the S64 Heavy lift Firefighter design, development, and integration of aircraft avionics and cabin electronics systems and components, through engineering analysis, research and design. Managed Herriage Aviation in STC delivery of Analog-Digital conversion via FAA STC issuance.

Consulting for Lockheed Martin on the generation of a Aerial Common Sensor (ACS) ISR (reconnaissance aircraft) proposal bid work for the US government. Within this capacity, I was the Lead Certification/Airworthiness Focal for importing the Embraer EMB 145 aircraft into the US after special Outer Mold Lines and Avionics modifications. Once this baseline aircraft arrives in the US it would be modified, tested and FAA STC’ed with classified US Army SIGNT systems. My responsibly included proposal preparation on the regulatory compliance strategy.Certification/Airworthiness Focal for importing the Embraer EMB 145 aircraft into the US after special Outer Mold Lines and Avionics’ modifications. Once this baseline aircraft arrives in the US it would be modified, tested and FAA STC’ed with classified US Army SIGNT systems. My responsibly included proposal preparation on the regulatory compliance strategy.

Responsible for the overall program management tasks associated with the software/hardware product definition of critical flight information systems, including Flat Panel displays, air data computers, airspeed, altitude, engine and fuel computers/sensors. Primary focal for implementation and management of customer programs. Used Earned Valued (EV) techniques in establishing: program performance charts, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), Detailed Work Plans (DWP), schedules, initiation and, maintenance of program budgets. Complete accountability in leading successful execution of military and commercial aircraft systems customer hardware/software developments/deliveries. Tools: Microsoft Project 2002, Word, Excel and Power Point. Responsible for Program Management of the development, government acceptance/qualification and delivery of: USAF’s A-10 Central Air Data Computer (CADC) & US Navy’s P3 Shaft Horse Power (SHP) Torque meter instruments.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Us

Developed the FAA/JAA certification strategy and detailed tactics in the development and deployment of the advanced system architecture of the ARINC 763 Integrated Information System (I2S) product lines. The core elements of the I2S product line consists of Local Area Network (LAN) systems architecture equipped with IEEE 802.11b wireless functionality. These Wireless LAN (WLAN) system(s) were developed for commercial, military and executive aircraft applications.• Met with FAA Directorate and Aircraft Certification Offices (ACOs) in order to obtain agreement on certification basis.• Established I2S regulatory certification basis, e.g. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DGAC and JAA organizations.• Developed presentations to delineate system design considerations required for developed bid and proposal responses that included program budget and schedules in support of installation and certification needs of various I2S programs.

Responsible of all facets of the sales, strategic business development, implementation (Product Development/ Installation/Certification). My major accomplishments for this company was to bring a new Video-On-Demand (VOD) ELAN digital technology to the In-Seat Video Entertainment (IVS) aircraft aviation market by developing the marketing strategy and technical plans that included successfully closing on first commercial sale of $2,000,000 to VARIG Brazil Airlines.• Developed the company’s marketing and promotional materials for the 1999 World Airline Entertainment Association (WAEA) trade show and customer presentations. Developed the IVS Systems Requirements Document (SRD), Electrical / Mechanical System Description document (SDD) and certification plans.• Generated Request For Quotes (RFQ’s) and Statement of Work (SOW) for sub contractors to design, build and certify system components, and aircraft installation kits for deployment of their IVS system(s).

Arlington, Va, Us

767-400 IFE Design Build Team (DBT) Leader (Boeing Engineering Skill Code DA-2) - ContractorBoeing Commercial Aircraft Division, Everett, Washington February 1997 – October 1998 Responsibilities:Development of Cabin System (CS) and In-Flight Entertainment (IFE) system reusable engineering provisions that included integration and design considerations for electrical, mechanical and component cooling that would accommodate all future 767 CS IFE installations, analog and digital cabin lighting systems, cabin configuration changes, airborne telephony, satellite and security surveillance system installation and certification needs.· Generated weekly agenda and priorities of B-767-400 design activities.· Presented team design progress, issues, risk and mitigation plans to senior management for status and resolution as required.· Managed all electrical and mechanical design engineers in the definition of production 767 interior, structural, equipment racks, power distribution, wiring and dedicated cooling systems needed to accommodate future production installed CS customer requirements.· Prepared and provided presentations of CS/IFE design options to future 767-300/400 airline operators.

Everett, Washington, Us

I formulated strategic and tactical IFE business development plans. Initiated offerings new implementation, (Installation / Certification / Program) of complete “turn-key” retrofit services of projectors and Liquid Crystal Monitor (LCM) upgrades resulting in personally closing over $ 5,000,000 in sales in less than six (6) months.• Provided airline customer sales presentations, contracts and closed on IFE sales.• Created the IFE business development strategy and technical expansion plans including strategic partnerships and licensing agreement • Identified and negotiated objectives and roles and responsibilities with vendors and potential strategic partners.• Managed internal and external customers on the deployment of the Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS) 767’s cabin configuration upgrade(s) and the Martin air Holland 747’s projector upgrade retrofit programs. • Managed all tasks associated with IFE FAA/JAA certificated retrofit programs.

Dallas, Tx, Us

Establishing AT&T Engineering STC organization and Matsushita Avionics Systems (MAS) first In-Seat video product line installations data packages. Personally designed 60% of the first twenty (20) In-Seat Video System (IVS) complete installation data packages receiving FAA STC certification.

Avionics/Electrical

Electrical Engineering

Psychology/General Education Courses

Hardware/Software Design Assurance Standards, Rtca Do-254 & 178B/C Training By Tammy Reeves

Pmi Program Management Professional (Pmp), Program Management Coursework

Military Radar Repair/Operations (Mos: 24G10/16E10), 20+ Years Of Direct Aerospace Design Engineering Experience.