Design, analysis, and demonstration of compliance for FAR Part 23 and 25 category aircraft

- Engineering Support for CL-215, CL-215T, CL-415 Aerial Firefighting aircraft, DHC-6 Twin Otter aircraft and legacy de Havilland Canada aircraft (DHC-7, DHC-5 Buffalo, DHC-4 Caribou, DHC-3 Otter, DHC-2 Beaver, DHC-2T Turbo Beaver, and DHC-1 Chipmunk)- Creation of Level 2 & 3 design changes for production & in-service aircraft- Creation of certification compliance reports to historical and current FAR (US Federal Air Regulation) Part 25, Part 23, CAR 3 (Civil Air Regulation) & CAR (Canadian Air Regulation) Part V Chapter 523 bases of certification- Design, substantiation and stress analysis of Repair Engineering Orders (REOs)- Review of Repair Engineering Orders (REOs)- Working in a customer-facing role to provide technical support to aircraft operators & maintainers- Writing and Revising Quality Documents (QDs) in support of the Design Approval Organization (DAO)- Design, drafting, and stress analysis of Ground Support Equipment (GSE) to support DHC aircraft (Aircraft Tow Bars, Aircraft Below-the-Hook lifting devices to ASME B30.20 and BTH-1 standards)

- Prepare disposition documentation to resolve fit, form or functional issues on aircraft components.- Provide support to Production, Design Engineering, Technical Services, Procurement & Quality in coordinating resolutions to aircraft maintenance issues.- Investigation of reports of defective, damaged, or malfunctioning parts, assemblies, or systems to determine nature and scope of problem.- Review & troubleshooting of aircraft systems in conjunction with Technical Services.- Review aircraft structural and mechanical issues in conjunction with Design Engineering.- Provide engineering requests to production and customer.- Interface with Design Engineering experts on appropriate issue resolution.- Interpret engineering drawings, specs & provide guidance to junior employees.- Provide status updates to customers and management on information regarding manufacturing changes & problems.- Creating and adhering to AS9100C and ISO9001:2008 quality procedures.

- Design of structural repairs for transport aircraft.- Stress analysis of aircraft structures.- Creation of engineering drawings using 2D and 3D CAD.- Writing technical reports detailing engineering design substantiation.- Adhering to quality procedures compliant with AS9100C and ISO 9001.

- Design of modifications to aircraft hydraulics.- Aircraft stress analysis.- Creation of 2D and 3D CAD models and schematics for hydraulic systems.- Creation of 2D production drawings for manufacture.- Working with production, maintenance and approval authorities to determine effective design solutions.- Writing technical reports outlining design problem, potential solutions, stress analysis, certification requirements and cost-benefit analyses. - Adhering to quality procedures compliant with AS9100C and ISO 9001:2008.

- Project planning, budgeting, cost analysis, developing cost estimates.- Managed project tendering, worked with contractors and suppliers through the bidding process, complied post-bid analysis. - Implemented time-saving and cost-efficient, paperless bidding system. - Compiled accounting reports of green building technologies.

- Instructed students on operation of an engine dynamometer for laboratory use.- Responsible for dynamometer operation, maintenance and safe use.- Inspired students to develop an interest in engine analysis and testing.

- Managed a team to design and build a formula-style race car to represent the University of British Columbia at the international Formula SAE competition.- Trained and managed a team of 15-25 junior team members- Created extensive 3D solid models, assemblies and drawings.- Created finite element models - Manufactured parts using machine tools including lathes, milling machines, laser and water jet cutters, and MIG/TIG welders.- Integrated a custom electronic engine management system including sensor selection and wiring- Calibrated electronic engine management system using a SuperFlow SF-901 dynamometer

- Performed structural analysis on existing overhead cranes. - Designed new cranes and heavy lifting devices.- Designed a fire suppression sprinkler system. - Performed stress analysis and design on a cable & winch system.- Managed teams to assist in a building relocation project under a strict deadline.