Vogt Aviation Certification & Engineering, LLC is now doing business as (DBA) Vogt Aero.As the CEO and DER for Vogt Aero I manage all technical operations of our engineering services, FAA-PMA parts and customized alternate part solutions. These technical operations include certification, engineering, flammability testing, manufacturing, and quality assurance. Through these services we’ve been able to help clients efficiently and economically reach their goals and help their companies advance.As we discover our customers’ needs, Vogt Aero continues designing and providing improved replacement parts to the aviation industry through the FAA-PMA process.Additionally, I support Vogt Aero with:• Technical & Regulatory Guidance• Industry Relationships• Strategic and Tactical Leadership

• Provide certification & engineering services to the aviation industry for FAR Part 23, 25, 27 & 29 aircraft in support of Mechanical & Electrical Systems, Flammability, Interior Compliance, Crashworthiness, Major Alterations and Parts Manufacturing Approval (PMA) • Coordinate with Customers, Support companies, the FAA ACO, MIDO & FSDO divisions and Foreign Regulatory Agencies • Develop engineering data or provide FAA approval of engineering data in support of STC, PMA Test & Computation and Major Alteration Field Approvals • Provide on-site Field/Liaison Engineering support

As the sole engineer and sole FAA delegate at the company I supported all aspects of the PMA development and approval process.• Developed and maintained the Engineering & Quality Management System• Reverse engineered replacement parts and obtained FAA-PMA approval• Evaluated suppliers and qualified them to the QMS• Performed investigations of in-service issues• Coordinated with customers for sales and continued customer satisfaction

Apache Attack Helicopter (AH-64D & AH-64E)- Final Assembly Production Line and Component Manufacturing & Overhaul ShopFull Authority Engineering Member of the Material Review Board (MRB)• Provided engineering and technical support to resolve engineering, manufacturing, process and material related issues affecting production.• Develop repairs & authorize deviations to released engineering for disposition of non-conformances• Perform or assist with the analysis of dispositions• Review design data, material & process specifications, production work orders and maintenance/overhaul manuals.• Coordinate with Design Engineering, Quality Assurance, Customer and various production support organizations• Investigate and conduct root cause analysis• Initiate design and process changes to incorporate improvements and/or correct errors• Train and provide guidance for new engineering members to the MRBSystems: Electrical, Avionics, Mechanical, Hydraulic, ECS, Fuels, Composites, Sheet Metal, StructuralComponents: Main Transmission, Tail Rotor Gear Box, Engine Nose Gear Box, Intermediate Gear Box, Tail Rotor Swash Plate, Main Rotor Swash Plate, Main Rotor Head, Upper Controls, De-Ro UnitMaterials: Carbon Fiber, Kevlar, Fiberglass, Aluminum, Steel, Magnesium, Titanium, Exotic AlloysSoftware: Unigraphics, GOLD, NCM, MS Office Suite

B787-8 Wide Body Commercial Aircraft- Production Line, Preflight, Flight Test and Delivery Full Authority Engineering Member of the Material Review Board (MRB)• Prime MRB Engineer for Center Wing Tank rework to address electro-static discharge mitigation on Line 1 prior to first flight• One of four engineering members on side of body rework team for wing to body reinforcement on Line 1 prior to first flight• Reviewed remaining open jobs prior to first flights and provided an “OK to Fly” engineering determination• Provided engineering and technical support to resolve engineering, manufacturing, process and material related issues affecting production.• Developed repairs & authorized deviations to released engineering for disposition of non-conformance• Performed or assist with the analysis of dispositions• Reviewed design data, material & process specifications and production work orders• Coordinated with Design Engineering, Quality Assurance, Customer and production support organizations• Investigated and conducted root cause analysis• Initiated design and process changes to incorporate improvements and/or correct errorsSystems: Electrical, Avionics, Mechanical, Hydraulic, ECS, Fuels, Composites, Sheet Metal, StructuralMaterials: Carbon Fiber, Fiberglass, Aluminum, Steel, Titanium, Exotic AlloysSoftware: CATIA V, Enovia, Velocity, MS Office Suite

Maintained and revised all fuel systems certification plans for the new composite (CFRP) designed fuel cell on the B787 program.Coordinated with Fuels Systems, Structural & Electrical Systems Airworthiness Representatives (AR) and the BDCO (BCA Delegated Compliance Organization)

Reviewed aircraft records for compliance to the FAA requirements and implemented corrections to paperwork and aircraft to bring into FAA compliance per lease contractual requirements.Worked in conjunction with the operator’s engineering, quality and records departmentCoordinated with the aircraft owner (lessor) and the applicable regulatory authorities; DGAC, EASA, FAA-Brussels and the on-site FAA DAR.

Established a new manufacturing company to fabricate structural components and wire harnesses in support of a phased array SATCOM system STC.Interviewed and hired personnelEstablished manufacturing and quality procedures & processesResearched and procured shop equipment and machineryConstructed offices, controlled storage areas and work benchesCoordinated with EPA and local authorities to set up paint facilities and Haz Mat control areasObtained FAA-PMA approval and Boeing Approved Supplier status

Assisted with start up of new engineering company by establishing the engineering processes & proceduresStructural Design engineer for the aircraft integration design of a phased array SATCOM system into private business jets, commercial airlines and government head of state aircraftField Engineer/DER supporting the FAA STC first article installations of the phased array SATCOM system on B737, B777, B747 and the combined FAA/LBA STC first article installation on A340Field Engineer/DER supporting the FAA STC first article installation of a vertical fin mounted dual mechanical antenna SATCOM system on B737.Field engineer for the STC installation of the phased array SATCOM system into private business jets, commercial airlines and government head of state aircraftCo-Located in Basil, Switzerland; Hamburg, Germany; Bentonville, Arkansas; Wichita, Kansas; Tokyo, Japan; Singapore, Singapore

B747/767/777 Wide Body Commercial Aircraft- Preflight and Delivery Full Authority Engineering Member of the Material Review Board (MRB)• Recognized for resolution of B747 Rudder Vibration issue that stopped deliveries and grounded airline fleets • Recognized for resolution of EMI issue that created false engine vibration indications on B767 aircraft.• Provided engineering and technical support to resolve engineering, manufacturing, process and material related issues affecting production.• Developed repairs & authorized deviations to released engineering for disposition of non-conformance• Performed or assist with the analysis of dispositions• Reviewed design data, material & process specifications• Coordinated with Design Engineering, Quality Assurance, Customer and production support organizations• Investigated and conducted root cause analysis• Initiated design and process changes to incorporate improvements and/or correct errors• Trained and provided guidance for new engineering members to the MRBSystems: Electrical, Avionics, Mechanical, Hydraulic, ECS, Fuels, Composites, Sheet Metal, StructuralMaterials: Carbon Fiber, Fiberglass, Aluminum, Steel, Titanium, Exotic AlloysSoftware: CATIA, Inca, MS Office Suite

Certification support for interior compliance & flammability of the interior completion on the Learjet 60 modelsDAS Administrator in-training

On-site Engineer/DER supporting the FAA STC first article installation of an in-flight entertainment/phone system on B737, B757 & A320Approved Ground & Flight EMI Test results for FAA STC as a DERApproved interior compliance and flammability data for FAA STC as a DEROn-site manager for STC installations in 3 phases on Regular Over-Night visits with return to service for commercial revenue operation each morning.Responsible for engineering, quality and production/modification personnel and activities Coordinated with the customer/operator, flight crews and the FAA FSDO to ensure a smooth noninvasive STC installation while continuing commercial revenue operation of the fleet

Structural & Interior engineering support for the 737, 757 & A320 fleetReviewed and accepted vendor service bulletins and rework instructions for interior componentsReviewed and provided DER approvals for interior configurations and flammability data

Direct report to Director of OperationsEvaluated & recommended changes for the company’s engineering department

Structural & Interior engineering support for the DC9/MD80 fleetDeveloped structural repairs and analysis for review and approval under the SFAR 36 authorization

Structural repair engineering support for new airline’s DC9-30 fleet and B727-100/200 cargo heavy maintenance checksDeveloped structural repairs and analysis for review and approval by a structural DER or the OEMDER support for interior compliance of new airline’s DC9-30 fleet

Structural repair engineering support for B727-100/200 cargo heavy maintenance checksCertification engineer (DER in-training) for interior compliance of 737-200 interior reconfigurationsDeveloped structural repairs and analysis for review and approval by a structural DER or the OEM

Certification engineer (DER in-training) for interior compliance & ECS of a 747-400 Combi Door 4 Overhead Crew RestDeveloped certification data packages and presented them to the DER or FAA for review & approvalCoordinated with the FAA ACO and represented the company on behalf of certification

Certification engineer (DER in-training) for interior compliance of the B747/767 programDeveloped certification data packages and presented them to the DER for review & approvalPerformed interior compliance inspections prior to the DER/FAA inspection to resolve issues in advanceCoordinated with design groups and DERs of other disciplines to resolve all compliance issues

Calculated the weight and balance calculations for different payload systemsPerformed actual weight measurementsInvestigated discrepancies between actual & calculated weights, performed root cause analysis and developed manufacturing process changes & design improvementsEvaluated weight improvement suggestions for incorporation into the final product