Electrical Engineer Engineering

TIMOTHY S. DEPETRO

**** *. ******* **** **, Wichita KS 67205 912-***-**** **************@***.***

Objective

Seeking a responsible, challenging, rewarding career as an avionics/electrical engineer. Education

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Bachelor of Science in Avionics Engineering with minors in Computer Science/Air Traffic Control, April 1999. Cumulative GPS 3.36. Aircraft Electrical Repairer, United States Army Government Technical School 1987 Apprenticeship Program, four thousand hours completed as Aircraft Electrical Mechanic. 1992 FCC General Radio Operators License #PG-GB-04136

Employment

Bombardier Aerospace Flight Test Engineering. November 2010 – April 2015 and July 1999 – November 2003.

Avionics Engineer:

Work with the following systems: VHF, HF, Data Link, CVR, VOR, ILS, DME, ADF, EFIS, Audio, Transponder, ADS-B, SATCOM, SELCAL, ELT, and FDR.

Work with inputs/outputs, discrete, and ARINC 429 signals. Familiar with Rockwell Collins Fusion and Proline 21, RTCA DO-160. Troubleshoot avionics systems and assist avionics systems in determining whether source of problem is design related or component/ wiring failure. Provide engineering documentation for design changes, Test Definition Sheets, Flight Test Reports, and restrictions/special instructions to the flight crew.

Electrical Engineer:

Worked with Generation, Power Distribution, Internal/External Lighting, Windshield Heating, and FIDEX systems.

Provided wire modification to systems, and junction boxes. Midcoast. February 2009 – October 2010.

Liaison Engineer:

Responsible for coordinating customer electrical and structural requirements into aircraft cabin interior design/build. Ensure cabin interior designs meet FAA regulations and OEM requirements. Provide technicians with changes to electrical/structural documents and drawings. Ensure technicians have updated electrical/structural manuals, documents, and drawings. Work with vendors on aircraft specific requirements for software and hardware. Provide vendors with required documents and drawings. Familiar with Rockwell Collins Cabin Interior System (CES) and Lufthansa Nice Cabin Interior System. Provide electrical and Structural Master Drawing Lists. For aircraft interior build. Use Autocad to revise electrical drawings and create modification drawings as required. Create Functional Test procedures for cabin interior systems.

Emteq. November 2004 – December 2008.

Project Engineer:

Design installation for EGPWS, TCAS, FDR, ELT, SANDEL TAWS, SATCOM, and Cabin Briefer Systems for B727, 737, B747, B757, B767 Airplanes, Airbus A320 Airplanes, Jetstream 31/32 Airplane, and Eurocopter Dauphin Helicopter. Some installation designs were for Supplement Type Certificate (STC). Other designs were for customizing an already STC design to a particular aircraft installation.

Use Autocad to design ATA and installation wire diagrams, wire routing, wire harness, component installation, switch and circuit breaker installations, placard, mounting bracket, and control panel drawings.

Create Modification (Engineering Order), Master Kit Lists, Ground Test Procedures, Airplane Flight Manual Supplements, Continued Airworthiness, Aircraft Maintenance Manual Supplement, and Illustrated Parts Catalog Supplement for installed systems. Work with Designated Engineering Representative (DER) to ensure product installation and performance meets appropriate FAA requirements.

Work with mechanical design engineer to coordinate installation when aircraft frame is affected by modification for such things as antenna installation. Use product installation guide/component manuals to ensure product being installed is mechanically and electrically safe and installed properly. Safire. November 2003 – July 2004.

Electrical Engineer

Design Electrical Power Distribution System for a Safire Twin Very Light Jet Aircraft. Work with vendors to coordinate component design with aircraft system requirements. Use Autocad to design wire diagrams.

Lockheed Support Systems Inc. September 1992 – March 1994. Aircraft Electrician

Overhauled aircraft, and installed electrical modifications. Troubleshoot and repaired avionics and electrical systems.

United States Army. June 1986 – June 1992.

Aircraft Electrician

Gained a wide range of knowledge and hands on experience troubleshooting electrical and avionics systems on helicopters and fixed wing aircraft. Progressed to the rank of Sergeant. Supervised and avionics/electrical shop for one and half years, a battery shop for one year, and supervised up to four personnel. Organized and processed aviation forms and records. Consulted with superiors to achieve overall job satisfaction. Advised subordinates to make sure jobs were completed in a timely, efficient, and effective manner.

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