Andrea Alaimo
Mirabel, Quebec,
Canada J7N 0P2
acrvrf@r.postjobfree.com
Tel: +1-514-***-****
Education and Qualifications
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B.Eng. Building and Environmental Engineering
2002-2004 Champlain St-Lambert College, South Shore
DEC in Pure and Applied Sciences
Skills and Achievements
Skills:
-Well-developed computer skills in MS office, CATIA and C++
-Knowledge focal of load control systems, data acquisition, simulation and instrumentation
-High level familiarity in Avionics, Electrical, FBW, High Lift, Engine and Landing Gear systems
-Familiar user of FRACAS problem reporting tool
-Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, French and Italian
-Ability to adapt and learn quickly in team environments and on an individual basis
-Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
Recognition:
-Certified First Aider
-Obtained entrance scholarship to Concordia University’s engineering program based on pre-university academic performance
-Selected by Bombardier management to follow the company’s “High Potential Program” geared towards fast path career development
Work Experience
Feb 2015 - Jul 2015 Global 7000/8000 Aircraft - Iron Bird Test Lead, Bombardier Aerospace,
Montreal QC
Nov 2013 - Feb 2015 CSeries CS100/300 Aircraft - Iron Bird Test Lead, Bombardier Aerospace, Mirabel QC
Responsible for leading system integrated tests building up to aircraft first flight and certification within established targets with regards to time, cost and quality. More specifically:
-Re-enforced company safety and quality standards during testing
-Interfaced with all system groups and suppliers to ensure rig efficiency
-Controlled test bench configuration management
-Chaired program wide daily morning and afternoon touch points
-Planned schedule with project engineers to ensure feasibility of plan forward
-Initiated plan B’s during system failures to guarantee earned value testing at all times
-First responder to roadblocks during test. Coordinated subject matter experts to find solutions
-Ensured issue resolution on test bench of snags encountered during flight test
June 2013-Nov 2013 CSeries CS 100/300 Aircraft - System Test Group Lead, Bombardier Aerospace, Mirabel QC
Was a team lead of 15 test engineers working on all operational and technical matters prior to and during test execution. More specifically:
-Provided technical support to rig down events
-Managed rig system validation activities with team
-Led problem resolution and troubleshooting activities for all rig and system issues
-Reviewed and approved all test plans after being drafted by test engineers
-Led all test readiness reviews prior to test conduct
-Defined all test activity time estimates
-Led rig safety training courses for all rig users
-Approved all test processes
-Post processed all test data and submitted reports to system experts
Jan 2012-June 2013 CSeries CS100/300 Aircraft - System Test Engineering Team Lead Bombardier Aerospace, Mirabel QC
Led a team of 2 test engineers and was responsible for the test being executed. More specifically:
-Defined all roles and responsibilities for all test participants
-Enforced all test rig safety regulations
-Ensured rig readiness prior to test
-Logged all system issues encountered during test and coordinated all hands on issue resolution activities with system experts and technicians
-Confirmed data quality after each test point
-Compiled all test activities during shift in test log
Feb 2011-Jan 2012 CSeries CS100/300 Aircraft - System Test Engineer, Bombardier Aerospace, Mirabel QC
Performed test activities on integrated system test rig for Fly by Wire, High Lift, Engine, Electrical, Landing Gear, Avionics and Aircraft Level systems. More specifically:
-Performed rig daily inspection and addressed any anomalies
-Ensured all systems were operational and ready for test
-Participated in pre-test briefing and post-test debriefing meetings
-Performed test activities including data acquisition
-Reported and documented all issues encountered
-Completed test documentation with data gathered during test
-Created functional test documentation, test plans and test procedures
-Delivered test reports after the test was executed
Sept 2008 – Dec 2010 Field Test Engineer, Schlumberger Oilfield Services, St-John’s Newfoundland
Conducted downhole oil well tests in order to estimate the volume of oil held in a reservoir. More specifically:
-Tested oil wells on both offshore and onshore oil rigs
-Serviced test equipment and test tools in preparation for mission on site
-Wrote test procedures including relevant calculations needed to perform the test
-Gathered data and delivered full reports to clients
-Experience on rigs in the oilfield abroad (Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Algeria, Scotland, Alberta, Texas)