Performance and handling qualities subject matter expert for aircraft modifications (FAA STC projects). Flight Sciences and certification engineering responsibilities. Providing direct oversight for aircraft data acquisition requirements including GVT, vibration & buffet, flutter, bird-strike testing, altitude and airspeed calibration. as well as ground and flight functional testing. Overseeing instrumentation requirements for ground and flight test campaigns.

Performance and handling qualities subject matter expert for aircraft modifications (FAA STC projects). Developing and sizing aerodynamic modifications on aircrafts in consideration of subsonic and transonic airflow environments. Developing ground and flight test plans, W&B estimates, analysis reports, aircraft flight manual supplements, instructions for continues airworthiness, and project specific certification plans. Coordinating with the ODA and UM's to ensure the aircraft meet STC and contractor objectives.

 Led ground/flight test, telemetry and data analysis of the M90 regional jet handling qualities. Daily coordination and technical discussions with other leads to ensure smooth and productive testing: Stability & Control, Performance, Flight Controls, Avionics, Propulsion, Structures, Stress, Systems, Maintenance, Instrumentation and Flight Test operations. Developed telemetry tools to evaluate real time atmospheric conditions (temperature inversions, wind sheers). Published guidance material how to avoid unsafe conditions during test speed dives. Organized testing in the simulator for handling qualities and performance evaluations. Oversaw pre and post-flight activities including maintenance, technical, engineering and safety review meetings. Addressed JCAB regulations and equivalent levels of safety in the flight test environment.

 Flight test planning, telemetry, data analysis and certification reports of the Global 7500 business jet handling qualities. Achieved Transport Canada/FAA handling qualities type certification. Flight test support (safety, preflight preparations, telemetry, data analysis) for C-Series CS300 handling qualities. Data analysis and certification reports for the Learjet 70/75 business jet handling qualities. Developed and conducted tests in the flight simulator. Acted as pilot in command when needed. Developed training materials for junior engineers. Extensive experience with FAA/TC/EASA 14CFR Part 25 regulations, issue papers, special conditions and equivalent levels of safety.

 Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) - Obtained a Secret Clearance. Helped develop the flight test program for certification of a turboprop commuter plane modified for military use. Developed predicted flight characteristics to mitigate flight risks.

 Analyzed handling qualities for the Hawker 200 (Part 23 DER in training). Coordinated flight tests utilizing enhancements to negate complex aerodynamic issues. Led an engineering team to develop the format and structure of flight test plans. Focal for company and certification handling qualities flights for the Hawker 200. Presented flight test analysis and results to the FAA/WACO.

1991 - 1996, Project and Systems Engineering (airplane vacuum waste systems, passenger seats)1996 - 2007, Stability and Control Engineering (airplane handling qualities). Shadowed a Part 25 DER.

Supported maintenance processes and procedures, standard aircraft inspections, and structural repairs. Responsible for potable and waste water system repairs and modifications, and for emergency equipment repairs and modifications for the entire fleet of 208 airplanes.