ANTHONY JOHN STOKES
****-**** ********** ********, *********, BC, V6Z 2V2, Canada
1-604-***-**** ******.****@*****.***
AIRFRAME STRUCTURES DESIGNER
CATIA V5 10,000 hrs, CATIA V4 11,000 hrs, Enovia 3000, FibreSIM 1000. CPD 500.
CAREER EXPERIENCE
Nov 1 - Present AEROLIA, Montreal, Canada (Mechanical Systems Install Designer)
BOMBARDIER G7000/G8000
Contract Designer on the Centre Fuselage on the provisions for the Mechanical Systems,
ECS, Oxygen, Water, Waste, Fire Suppression and Antenna’s. Design from concept, the routing
of the systems, fittings and brackets through to the detail drawings or MBD of the final release
models. Using CATIA V5, VPM and Enovia
Nov 12 - May 13 STORK FOKKER, Papendrecht, Netherlands (Airframe Structures Designer)
DASSAULT SMS Empennage
Horizontal Stabilizer structural design. Composite Leading Edge conceptual layouts and
design, including analysis of Bird Strike test results. Machined al aly support ribs. Hinge
Fittings and Interface between Horizontal Stabilizer and Elevato. Using CATIA V5. Concurrent
design with manufacturing. Parts detailed by Model Based Definition with Smart Team and
Enovia.
Feb 10 - Aug 12 GECI Sky Aircraft, France (Airframe Structures Designer)
Skylander SK105 Wing and Control Surfaces
Responsible for concept layouts and detail design of the structure and flight control surfaces
and systems for the Aileron, Spoiler and Flap control surfaces. Construction comprised of
machined and formed sheet al aly. Using CATIA V5 and Enovia for document management.
June 09 - Jan 10 GCT, Oberpfaffenhofen, Germany (Airframe Structures Lead)
AIRBUS A350 Section 16/18 Skin and Stringers
Lead for a team designing composite stringers using FibreSim and CPD modules of Catia.
Responsible for layouts and methodology, scheduling and monthly progress reports to Premium
Aerotec, the customer to Airbus.
Sept 07 - May 09 STORK FOKKER, Papendrecht, Netherlands (Airframe Structures Designer)
GULFSTREAM G6 Empennage
Elevator and Rudder structural design. Involved in Composite Skins, Spars and Ribs using
FibreSIM. Machined al aly, Hinges and Fittings. Concept design layouts and sizing using
CATIA V5. Concurrent design interfacing with manufacturing. Parts detailed by Model Based
Definition with the release and control of parts being achieved using Smart Team and Enovia.
May 07 – Sept 07 MESSIER-DOWTY, Gloucester, England (Airframe Structures Designer)
BOEING 787 Main and Nose Landing Gear
Manufacturing support, during first build. Re-designing Steel and Titanium Structural Parts with
CATIA V5 using Model Based Definition. Improve manufacturability by investigation into
tolerances at the Pin Joints and Cylinder Interfaces. Researching new finish method HVOF
(High Velocity Oxygen Fuel). Team Center PDM used for Document Control.
Sept 05 - Mar 07 STORK FOKKER, Papendrecht, Netherlands (Airframe Structures Designer)
JOINT STRIKE FIGHTER, STOVL & CV Variants
Nose Landing Gear Doors, involved in Composite Skins, Structural machined al aly,
Support Beams, Longerons and Hinges. Concept design layouts and sizing using CATIA V5.
Part and assembly detailing with concurrent design with local manufacturing, integration with
Lockheed Martin. Using Team Center PDM.
Apr 05 - Aug 05 GAMESA AERONAUTICA, Vitoria, Spain (Airframe Structures Designer)
BOEING 747-400 LARGE CARGO FREIGHTER
Aft swing zone section. Initial layouts and sizing. Final solid modelling to ensure
manufacturability of machined parts and detail drawings. Parts include main guide ramp pin
and rollers, hinges, pin joints and hinge fairings. Interfacing with Boeing and Russian
counterparts required. Design using CATIA V4.
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ANTHONY JOHN STOKES
2105-1201 Marinaside Crescent, Vancouver, BC, V6Z 2V2, Canada
1-604-***-**** ******.****@*****.***
Nov 99 – Mar 05 TAG AEROSPACE, Vancouver, B.C., Canada (Airframe Structures Designer)
BOEING BBJ. BOMBARDIER GLOBAL EXPRESS, SD3-60DHC BEAVER AND OTTERS
Responsibilities include design and initial sizing for structural machined, composites and
sheet metal parts for: modification and repair kits, potable water tanks and associated systems
for the Boeing Business Jet. Also, a proprietary STC project, installing composite ballistic and
impact resistant cockpit doors and bulkheads on the Shorts SD3-60. Other duties within this
small dynamic company include project management from budget planning through
procurement to manufacture and preparation of airworthiness documentation for Transport
Canada and the FAA. Software CATIA V4 and Solidworks
May 97 – Nov 99 AVCORP INDUSTRIES, Vancouver, B.C., Canada (Airframe Structures Designer)
BOMBARDIER RJX700
Lead designer to aid in the design of the empennage. Design of machined spars, ribs, stringers,
attachment fittings, Kevlar and graphite composite fairings for H/stab to V/stab interface. Installation of
Electrical and Mechanical Systems. Software CATIA V4 surfaces and solid modelling in version 4.1.7.
Communicating with Bombardier for fuselage to empennage interface.
May 96 - May 97 BOEING, Everett, Washington, U.S.A. (Payloads Technical Designer)
737 classics and -700, 767 & 777-200
Designer assigned to payloads, concept through detail of machined al aly support brackets
and formed honeycomb panels for stowage bins using CATIA V4 solid modelling.
Aug 92 - Apr 96 BELL HELICOPTER, St. Janvier, Quebec, Canada (Airframe Structures/Systems Integration)
M430, M407, M427, 412CF PROGRAMS
Stress layouts and installation of cabin floor panels utilising aluminum honeycomb and
composite materials also involved in design of composite side fuselage developed using
CATIA 3D surfaces and solid modelling.
Aug 88 - Aug 92 ATLANTIS AEROSPACE, Brampton, Ontario, Canada (Checker for mech. structures dept.)
F15E, BLACKHAWK
Structural design for the manufacture and tooling of flight deck simulator per McDonnell
Douglas specifications. Including assembly, installation and fabrication details using CADAM.
Jun 84 - Jul 88 BRITISH AEROSPACE PLC, Kingston, Surrey, England
HARRIER FRS2, HAWK 200
Airframe Structures Designer assigned to side fuselage skins and stringers.
Sep 82 - Jun 84 BRITISH AEROSPACE PLC, Hatfield Hertfordshire, England
146/100 SERIES
Airframe Structures Designer in development of cargo deck floor installations, also assigned
to develop skin to rib connections and involved in development of stress layouts and production
drawings for wing planks.
Aug 75 - Sep 82 RACAL-DECCA, Leatherhead, Surrey, England
HI/FIX 6, DOPPLER, RAPIER MISSILE SYSTEM
Structural Designer of missile chassis and framework to mount electronic hardware. Also
control panel layout, assembly and fabrication details.
EDUCATION
City & Guilds of London Institute, England
Full Technological Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (HNC equiv.)
CITIZENSHIP
Dual British and Canadian