Francis Knowles Email & Phone Number

Francis Knowles possesses expertise in aerospace, aircraft, avionics, aeronautics, finite element analysis and 9 more skills. Colleagues describe him as "Francis is a very proactive engineer that brings a valuable point of view to any project. His dedication complements his experience in projects where technical approaches are needed. He is a very thorough writer and drafter and the quality of his work has been reflected in the final technical packages for each project, with great feedback from customers. I have worked and studied with Francis and I would recommend him for any aerospace related position where attention to detail and… Show more"

Listed skills include Aerospace, Aircraft, Avionics, Aeronautics, and 10 others.

• Certification Engineer

  Northeast Engineering & Development

  May 2009 - Feb 2011

  • Moved from a focus on aircraft certification to the certification and coordination between customers, suppliers, Transport Canada [TC], shop floor and contractors. Assured the quality and airworthiness compliance of aircraft modifications and component designs of many aircraft types. • Certification included helicopters and airplanes from commuter to transport categories. Comprehensive range of projects including freight and aerial survey conversions, avionics installations/upgrades… Show more • Moved from a focus on aircraft certification to the certification and coordination between customers, suppliers, Transport Canada [TC], shop floor and contractors. Assured the quality and airworthiness compliance of aircraft modifications and component designs of many aircraft types. • Certification included helicopters and airplanes from commuter to transport categories. Comprehensive range of projects including freight and aerial survey conversions, avionics installations/upgrades, structural modifications and repairs, among others. • Coordinated job-shop quotation with customers and suppliers, defining quality and certification requirements needed for compliance with TC regulations. Followed process from first contact with customer to quality inspection of in-house fabricated components.• Enforced QC manager traceability directives through work control forms compliance and material tracking. Show less