Engineer Safety

Brian L. Bixler

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ENGINE CONTROLS/ETOPS/SYSTEMS ENGINEERING/SPACECRAFT SAFETY AND

SURVIVABILTY/AIR TRAFFIC SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT/ FLIGHT CREW OPERATIONS

INTEGRATION/ AIR SAFETY ENGINEERING/ FLIGHT TEST/ CERTIFICATION/ PROJECT

COORDINATION/MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING

Offer a unique combination of education and expertise including Master of

Aeronautical Science/ Bachelor Of Mechanical Technology, Engine Controls,

ETOPS, Spacecraft Safety, Air Traffic Systems research and management,

test set up and certification, Flight Crew Operation Integration, Air

Safety Engineer, flight test engineer/ crew member, and project

coordination. Extensive experience with troubleshooting and problem-solving

technical issues while interfacing with multiple organizations. Proven

ability to deliver innovative solutions that fully support meeting cost,

schedule, and corporate objectives, e.g., saved millions of dollars through

innovative solutions such as flight test vehicle choice, intellectual

property protection, and reduction in overall program costs while meeting

or exceeding safety requirements.

HONEYWELL AEROSPACE (contract via Cyient, Inc)

JULY 2014-SEPTEMBER 2014

Senior Aerospace Engineer- Engine Controls

Responsibilities include testing engine control software, writing test

cases and requirements for the AS907 engine on the G-280 program

. Time Limited Dispatch requirements testing and database management,

verified how many requirements are assigned, and how many test cases are

written to verify the requirements, tested how many procedures are

written to verify those cases. Ensured that the tests are set up, run,

and passed, and were ready for peer review by ODA.

BOMBARDIER AERO (contract through Noramtec)

APRIL 2013-MARCH 2014

Senior Aerospace ETOPS Systems Engineer

. Responsibilities included ensuring that the Global 7000/8000 business

jets are Entry Into Service - ETOPS ready, from design to flight test, to

entry into service.

. Requirements management for ETOPS on these programs

. Ran the ETOPS Integrated Product Development Team

. Harmonized all ETOPS related program activities across all departments

(Systems, Flight Test, Customer Services, etc.)

Highlight Of Achievements

. Wrote the ETOPS flight test plan, and the corporate procedure on ETOPS

execution for BA

ICARUS INTERSTELLAR (volunteer position) SEPTEMBER 2011-

PRESENT

http://www.icarusinterstellar.org/team/brian-bixler/

Lead Designer-Module 18- Spacecraft Safety and Survivability

Responsibilities include internal and external safety analysis. Educate and

lead the II Team with regards to Safety & Reliability processes and

requirements.

Highlight Of Achievements

. Systems Integration, Systems of Systems Management, and Systems Safety

implementation

TASC, INC. SEPTEMBER 2010 - APRIL 2013

NEXT GEN SYSTEMS INTEGRATION & IMPLEMENTATION - WASHINGTON, D.C.

Senior Aerospace Systems Engineer- Next Gen Implementation & Integration

Responsibilities included acting as a senior consultant to the FAA on

NextGen I & I, Program Risk Management, Integrated Master Schedule, Air-

Ground Equipage, Unmanned Aerial Systems integration into the National

Airspace System (member of RTCA SC-203), Systems Safety and Risk, Human

Factors for Next Gen. Performed safety analyses for NextGen per SMS.

Highlight Of Achievements

. Originator of new methodology for speedier and more precise way of

getting overall acceptance of UAS in the NAS- improved safety and

certification data tracking via the ETOPS process per Advisory Circular,

Federal Aviation Regulations and FAA Orders

. Technical Lead for 1090 MHz Spectrum Congestion Mitigation safety

analyses, leading 2 other subcontractors, assessing several alternatives

from a safety perspective

. Worked on SC-203 Working Group 4- generating safety requirements for UAS

in the NAS

. Interoperability Focal for Air-Ground Equipage, assessing NextGen systems

effects on airplanes

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS & SPACE ADMINISTRATION JULY 2009 - MAY 2010

CREW SYSTEMS AND AVIATION OPERATIONS BRANCH - HAMPTON, VA

GS-14/Senior Aerospace Engineer -Air Traffic Operations Simulation (ATOS)

Lead/Senior NextGen Air Traffic Systems Safety Analysis

Responsibilities included planning and scheduling research in the Air

Traffic Operations Lab (ATOL), coordinating between Branch management and

Project Principal Investigators, developing 5-year plan for the ATOL,

performing systems safety assessments on NextGen air traffic systems, and

proposing/integrating new flight deck interfaces for these systems

Highlight of Achievements

. Conflict Detection & Resolution flight deck interfaces for Autonomous

Flight Rules/AFR Safety assessment- work with industry pilots and NASA

researchers to ensure that Airborne Self Separation proposals meet the

safety requirements of the NAS

. Technical Manager (TM)/Contract Officer Technical Representative (COTR)

for various contracts

. Award for Outstanding Performance from Langley Research Center Director

THE BOEING COMPANY AUGUST 1984 - JUNE 2009

BOEING COMMERCIAL AIRPLANE GROUP - SEATTLE, WA

Engineer 3 - Flight Deck/Flight Crew Operations Integration (November

2006 to June 2009)

Responsibilities included Airframe Systems for 747-8, 777 Freighter,

747/767/777 Production, and 747-8 Engineering Cab Simulator Focal

Highlight of Achievements

. Planned and performed testing for 747-8 Simulator (Engineering Cab) in

support of FAR Part 25 certification program.

. Innovated with new crew operations procedures for all models listed

above, using CRM and other flight deck safety processes.

. Performed safety analyses on new flight deck designs

Engineer 3- Airplane Safety Engineering (October 2000 to November 2006)

787 Airplane Safety/Analysis: Responsibilities included leading the Systems

Survivability Review Team. Represent Airplane Safety as focal for

Propulsion, ETOPS, Mech/Hydraulics and Flight Controls. In-service Air

Safety included analyzing aircraft events and making safety

determinations/dispositions, and representing the Air Safety organization

at Engineering Investigation Board/Fleet Support Review Board/Safety Review

Board/AIR Board. Support accident investigations and continuing

airworthiness objectives for Boeing aircraft.

Highlight of Achievements

. ETOPS. Mechanical Systems/Hydraulic Systems, and Flight Controls focal

for Airplane Safety on the 787

. Established Particular Risks Analysis plan for 787 Program per SAE ARP

4761, utilizing such tools as FHA/FTA/FMEA

. 707/727/737 Safety Advisor focal for all Air Safety issues and supported

accident investigations on these aircraft

. Propulsion Technical focal for Safety on 707/727/737/737NG/787 aircraft

Specialist Airplane Level Test/FAA Part 21/25 Certification Engineer

(June 1993 to October 2000)

Flight Testing/Certification: Responsibilities included interfacing between

Boeing Flight Test and the FAA to ensure FAR Part 25 certification efforts

on the 777 series, the 767-300/-400ER and the 747-400 airplanes were

successful; creating and implementing Behavior Assurance Plan/Service Ready

flight testing. Planned/conducted all First Of A Model flight testing on

the 777/747/767.

Highlight of Achievements

. 777 Flight Test certification/FAA coordination: Aided in obtaining joint

FAA/JA type certification and ETOPS type design approval - an aviation

first for transport category aircraft. Responsible for Function &

Reliability flight testing per FAR 21.35, Part 25

. Planned/performed ETOPS and F&R testing for 777-200/-300

Senior Flight Test Operations Engineer (January 1987 to June 1993)

Flight Test: Responsibilities included control and maintenance of Flight

Test airplanes' engineering configuration, test directing, flight test

operations safety, certification testing, troubleshooting and resolving

technical issues pertaining to Flight Test airplanes, controlling test

airplanes' gross weight and center of gravity while in flight, and ensuring

cabin safety.

. Flying and telemetry support, generating test plans and test cards, test

risk assessment

RELEVANT CONTINUING EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

o Private Pilot with ~ 1200 hours in various aircraft types. 3000 hours

as a flight test engineer on all Boeing models

o Aircraft Accident Investigation & Management I & II - Embry Riddle

Aeronautical University

o Aircraft Certification, University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas

o Certification and Continued Airworthiness for FAA - Designated

Engineering Representatives, The Boeing Company, Seattle, WA

EDUCATION

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Master Of Aeronautical Science

(December 2004). Specializations in Flight Operations and Aircraft/System

Safety

Purdue University - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Technology (1984);

Minors in Astronomy, Physical and Biological Anthropology

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