Engineer Manager

Fredi Birsan

***A-**** Bay St. Suite #***, Toronto, ON M5S 2B2

Tel. Canada: 416-***-**** EST,

778-***-**** PST,

Skype:317-***-****

E-mail: ***********@*****.***

Profile: Aeronautical Engineer – Propulsion

Professional Experience:

April 2015 to present – Free-Stream Aeronautics Inc. Toronto, ON

CONSULTANT

May. 2014 to April 2015 – Mitsubishi Aircraft, Nagoya Japan

PERFORMANCE ENGINEER.

●Performed Flight Test Hazard Analysis for flight test program of new aircraft (Performance Section Flight Plan).

●Verified performance charts of the Aircraft Flight Manual using current status of aircraft performance model Generated performance database for airplane Flight Management System (Operational Performance, Cost Index)

●Additional tasks included processing data requests for partners, reviews of Performance Guarantee proposals for customers, evaluation of data reduction and expansion tool readiness for flight test campaign.

May. 2010 to April 2014 – Bombardier Aerospace, Toronto, ON. Canada

PROPULSION ENGINEER.

●Integrated Product Team (IPT) lead for Part 25 Propulsion Components (Nacelle & Thrust Reverser) for new aircraft program.

●Managed advanced design effort from concept development through preliminary design and interface definitions for Thrust Reverser and Nacelle Systems

●Developed technical requirements (TRD) following ARP 4754 guidelines

●Coordinated development effort for definition and generation of Powerplant Load Loops

Jan. 2002 to Apr. 2010 - FB Aero Engineering, Carmel, IN. USA

CONSULTANT-AIRCRAFT RESTORATION AND MODIFICATION.

●Projects: Curtiss P-40N Kittyhawk, North American P-51D Mustang, Yakovlev YAK-3U PW and Allison aircraft restoration and modification. Responsible for preparing scope of work, cost estimates, engineering documentation, manufacturing plans.

●Performed project feasibility studies and detailed manufacturing cost with bill of material for airframe parts, engine and accessories installation.

Projects:

●Military Aircraft Restoration Group, Chino California

●Flying Legends, Duxford UK,

●The Aircraft Restoration Company, Duxford UK

●Capel Aviation, La Ferte Alais, Paris France

●Constructii Aeronautice SA, Ghimbav, Romania

Key Accomplishments:

●Developed wide customer base throughout US and Europe.

May. 2000 to Nov. 2001 - Rolls-Royce Corporation, Indianapolis, IN. USA

SR. DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM ENGINEER.

●Lead Designer for fuel system development program,

●Specific areas of responsibility include fuel system design specification and analysis, engine control system software modification, engine test planning, data analysis, resource allocation, monthly budget. Reported to Chief Development Engineer.

Assigned Tasks:

●Principal Investigator for an R&D project: Fuel system design for improved engine start time and combustor outlet pattern factor

●Control account manager for a project leading to the development of a new fuel nozzle

●Led international team for the integration of the new fuel system, engine control system modification and validation in Tokyo, Japan

●Performed CFD modeling to study fuel swirl angle influence on combustor outlet temperature pattern factor

●Re-design fuel nozzle quadruple passage to optimize A/F mixing and engine start sequence

Key Accomplishments:

●Met technical (engine start time, turbine outlet temperature pattern), technological (airblast fuel nozzle) and budget expectation

●Documented development process, resulting in new technology implementation.

November, 1996 to March, 1999 - Pratt & Whitney Canada Inc., Mississauga, ON. Canada

SR. TEST COORDINATOR. Combustion Test Dept.

●Planned and conducted test activities related to the development of a low emissions combustor. Additional responsibilities included test cell preparation for alternative fuel capability. Reported to Supervisor Test Department.

Assigned Tasks:

●Data acquisition ( PWC DAS ) Combustion testing, data analysis and interpretation

●Full scale combustion tests for PW308, PW535, Test plans and reports

SR. PERFORMANCE ANALYST. Turbofan Performance Dept.

●Performed steady-state and transient performance analyses of a turbofan engine, planning and coordinating performance tests, integrating with design department to meet program requirements. Additional responsibilities included data analysis, programming, simulation. Reported to Supervisor Turbofan Performance.

Assigned Tasks:

●Performed computer simulations for predicting steady state and transient behavior of engine performance (PW535)

●Produced Performance Analysis and Test Reports

Key Accomplishments:

●Investigated thermodynamic parameters with high impact on overall engine performance such as abnormal combustor outlet temperature patterns during transients.

SR. TEST COORDINATOR. Rigs and Special Tests Dept.

●Coordinated and conducted structural engine test, test hardware design, data acquisition calibration and set-up. Reported to Supervisor Test Department.

Assigned Tasks:

●Performed development structural tests (static and dynamic) on engine components

●Designed specific auxiliary hardware required for rig test setup

●Conducted high pressure rotor separation test leading as part of an investigation in-flight shut downs events

January, 1994 to October, 1994 - Avioane SA, Craiova, Romania.

MANAGER, GENERAL ASSEMBLY

●Managed a team of 35 engineering staff and 200 skilled trades to conduct production activities on final assembly line for two military jet aircraft, and development of a new aircraft.

Key Accomplishments:

●New aircraft first flight achieved on budget and schedule

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PROPULSION ENGINEER. Pre-Flight.

●Performed functional tests for engine control system, aircraft systems

Assigned Tasks:

●Performed component bench testing ( Fuel System, Hydraulics, Flight Controls )

●Performed aircraft all systems functional testing and first engine run (Rolls-Royce Viper 632/633-41/47)

●Conducted Engine Control System calibration

Education

Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana, USA.

MASTER OF SCIENCE, 2005

2002-2007 Research Assistant – Dept. of Geography, Indiana University, Bloomington IN

Major: Modeling Particle Flux in Atmospheric Boundary Layer

Minor: Mathematics - Non-Linear Partial Differential Equations

1996-1998 Graduate Student - University of Toronto, Dept. of Aerospace Studies

Toronto, Canada.

Topics: Computational Fluid Dynamics

Polytechnic University of Bucharest, Faculty of Aerospace Engineering

Bucharest, Romania.

Aeronautical Engineer – Propulsion, 1988

Affiliation

Professional Engineers Ontario

Toronto, Ontario.

LICENSED ENGINEER, 1996

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