Helder Alarcon
**-*** *********** **** ***** London, On N6J2N7 Canada ***********@*****.*** 226-***-****
Position : Flight Test Instrumentation Engineering .
Summary
Current knowledge of airborne data acquisition systems, transducer applications, calibration techniques, and aircraft systems. Experience with IADS and PCM encoders/signal conditioners, TTC CDAU & HEIM system . Experience with Honeywell ASCB, ARINC-664, & ARINC-429 data bus interfaces.
Trained and experienced in installing and repairing a variety of instruments and computer systems that are essential to flight. Resourceful problem solver with demonstrated ability to conceptualize solutions to difficult situations and employ practical, cost effective strategies. Take pride in ability to motivate, energize and lead to successful outcomes. Familiarity and understanding of pertinent TC, FAA and EASA rules and requirements. 16 years relevant experience in design,maintenance and troubleshooting and repair of instrumentation and avionics systems including Flight Management Systems (FMS), autopilot, stall warning system, communication, navigation, surveillance, indicating and recording systems. Core competencies:
Computer Technology Improvement Techniques System Analysis
AutoCad, Catia Diagnosis, Troubleshooting and Repair Install & Calibrate
Technical Requirements Strategic and Tactical Planning Problem Resolution
People Skills Blue Print reading Team Player
Experience
BFTC-Instrumentation Engineering Flight Test (2012 - 2015)
Bombardier Aerospace, Mirabel, Quebec . Canada
oIndependently conceive, plan, develop, coordinate, and direct Instrumentation activities on a variety of complex Flight Test projects.
oSupervise and maintain instrumentation equipment configuration control on test aircraft.
oGenerate and maintain data configuration files in the measurement database.
oProvide aircraft test operational support by directing on-board calibrations, data system operation, and troubleshooting.
oActively develop improvements in calibration procedures and standard practices to ensure quality and efficiency.
oSupport the specification and development of new data systems.
oProvide electrical designs for various Flight Test Systems. Typical systems include icing
probes, power distribution, cabin lighting, stall recovery, telemetry, flight flutter,
camera/video, electrical load banks, weather station, data recorders, and cockpit displays.
Avionics – Electrical Engineering Contractor (2011)
Cascade Aerospace, Abbostford, Canada
oMaintained electrical and avionics system upgrades for Hercules C130
oAssembly and Installation of harnesses for Hercules C130 Aircraft
oHercules C130 mods harnesses assembly and installation
Avionics – Electrical Engineering Contractor (2011)
Innotech Aviation,Montreal, Canada
oMaintained electrical and avionics system upgrades for Bombardier Global Express
oModification of systems integration for Bombardier Green Aircraft
oActively assisted engineering in resolving problems and making repairs as per engineering directions for Bombardier Global Express
oBombardier Global Express Green Aircraft completions
Avionics – Electrical Engineering Contractor (2010)
Provincial Aerospace, St Johns, Newfoundland, Canada
oAirborne, Maritime surveillance and night time photography systems installations for Dash 8.
oModification of systems integration and mission operations with technical guidance and proper procedures of trouble shooting electrical/avionics systems for Dash 8
oActively assisted engineering in resolving problems and making repairs as per engineering directions for Dash 8
oDrop hatch capabilities, airborne tactical data management systems installations for Dash 8
Instrumentation Engineering (2005-2010)
Diamond Aircraft, London, On, Canada
oTested Garmin G1000, GFC700, DME, ADF avionics systems for DA40,DA42,DA20
oAssisted in installing and servicing avionics communications equipment
oParticipated in designing, purchasing, testing and calibrating avionic and Insttrumentation systems such as computer and electronic communication panels.
oInstrumentation and test control system designer for Djet flights test.
oData Acquisition systems electrical design (Teletronics).
oProvide electrical designs for various Flight Test Systems. Typical systems include icing
probes, power distribution, cabin lighting, stall recovery, telemetry, flight flutter,
camera/video, electrical load banks, weather station, data recorders, and cockpit displays.
Avionics – Electrical Engineering Contractor (2009)
Goderich Aircraft, Centralia, On, Canada
oInstallation of In-flight Entertainment of the latest technology to upgrades in GPS and Navigation equipment in Aircraft Boeing 737
oCustomization the install of entertainment system to improve In-flight experience
oTroubleshooting difficult of avionics issues in Honeywell, Bendix King, Universal Avionics and L3 communications
oWork performed in accordance with Transport Canada and FAA Guidelines
oWork performed including checks and verifications in accordance with the work order, quality procedures and checklists in Aircraft Boeing 737
Electrical / Electronics Engineer (2000-2003)
TLC Medical Equipment, Miami, FL, USA ONNEL
oEvaluated equipment for safety, efficiency, and effectiveness.
oWorked with the regulatory departments to ensure project specification met the appropriate standards
oRepaired, calibrated and maintained medical equipment and instrumentation used in health-care delivery field
oUtilized knowledge of troubleshooting techniques and preventive maintenance schedules
Avionics Electronics Engineer 1998-2000) Aeronautic Industry Corporation, Bogota, Colombia 10/30
oElectrical and Electronics Maintenance in Combat Aircraft Mirage III
oInstalled, inspected, tested, and repaired aircraft communications, navigation and other electrical systems on Mirage III
oRepaired navigation and weapon computer system on Mirage III
oPerformed operational system checkout utilizing proper manual or checklist
oTroubleshooting to determine malfunctions on wiring and electrical systems on Mirage III
Education
2006 International Career School, Canada
Aircraft Mechanics Technician
Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma Training
Leadership and Management Training
Garmin Communication and Navigation System Training
NG Diamond Austro Engine Diesel training
1998 Indoamerican Educative Corporation,Bogota,Colombia
Avionics Technologist
1993 Santiago of Cali University, Bogota, Colombia
Ontario equivalency:
Bachelor degree in Bio- Engineering from a recognised University in Ontario (WES)
1989 Antonio Narino University
Bachelor degree in Electrical / Electronics Engineering