Aerospace Engineer (Powerplants)
Current- Participate and direct technical analyses of general aviation and air carrier accidents and incidents involving turbine and reciprocating engines, propellers, fuel systems, engine accessories, and auxiliary power units.- Serve as Group Chairman, documenting and analyzing potential airworthiness issues and develop accident prevention strategies. Coordinate efforts with other Group Chairmen, the Investigator-In-Charge (IIC), and Team Leads to assure thoroughness of all investigations and that necessary documentation is accomplished.- Prepare factual and analytical reports covering specialty areas on each accident. Correlate these findings with those of other Group Chairmen to assist in identifying the cause(s) of an accident.- Assist the IIC and report writers in preparation of Safety Board accident reports emphasizing accurate factual information and analysis logic of the investigation evidence. Critically review Safety Board accident reports and provide timely constructive feedback.- Research and develop appropriate safety recommendations to correct hazardous or unsafe conditions information during the course of investigations, personal observations, and knowledge of current aviation engineering trends and developments.- Act as advisor to the US Accredited Representative on foreign investigations. May be required to act as the US Accredited Representative to foreign investigations.- Create presentations and respond to Safety Board Members' questions at Board meetings following the conclusion of major investigations or projects.