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Led Instrumentation efforts for 8 Flight Test Aircraft Programs and developed new hardware and software capabilities for Flight Test Instrumentation.Developed small flight test instrumenation airborne data aquisition system to support rapid response to data collection needs on small programs. Worked with Bell's Global Trade Compliance Group to get necassary documentation to allow the system to be shipped outside the Unitied States to support testing needs abroad.Worked multiple programs simultaneously including the IA407, OH-58 Block II Demo I, OH-58 Block II Demo II, 412EPI #1, 412EPI #2, 407GX Autopilot, V-22 NVIA, Huey II Strake and Fast Fin and the uADAS II rack buildup for the 407GTCreated the mechanical requirements spreadsheet for OH-58 Block II Demo II that has become the standard for all new programs.Implemented TTC GSS on the 407GX autopilot test to allow real time data review onboard the aircraft in place of using telemetry. This was a first for Bell Fort Worth and the customer was very pleased with the system. They want continue using it on follow on testing and future programs.Supported buildup of the Huey II Strake and Fast Fin aircraft at Bell Helicopter Ozark to meet an aggressive aircraft buildup and test schedule. Supported the offsite testing in Leadville, Colorado completing testing for both baseline and Strake and Fast Fin configurations.

Led the Flight Test Instrumentation effort to provide a customer firing demo by the end of the year.Supported design, buildup and testing for the Flight Test Instrumentation System on the Armed 407 test aircraft #1. Completed instrumenation installation to support first flight and firing test to perform a customer demo prior to the end of the year. Supported Yuma Proving Ground offsite testing to establish weapons firing envelope for demonstration flights. The program was successful as a result.

Supported ARH development program, Responsible for aircraft SDD-2 with over 400 analog channels. Supported the design, buildup and testing of jettisonable AC and DC load banks.

Traveled to Stockholm, Sweden to develop procedures and train personnel for the establishement of Swedish branch of my division.