Engineer Safety, Structures, Proplsion

Objective:

Obtain a position within the Aerospace Industry where I can utilize my knowledge, experience and creativity in an engineering role. My career has focused on Type Certified Transport Category Aircraft, but has also included Specialized Aircraft Operating in Unique and Challenging Flight Envelopes. Responsibilities have involved all phases in an aircraft development program from initial design, fabrication, flight test and customer acceptance.

I supported Integrated Product Teams (IPT) using Quality Management Systems (QMS) AS9100 & ISO 9001.

I have worked in Project Management, Engineering Design / Installation / Repair, Systems Safety Analysis, Stress Analysis of Propulsion and Airframe Structures, Propulsion and Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) Systems.

I have been the Subject Matter Expert (SME) in airborne installations for Propulsion Integration of Air Breathing and Rockets Motors i.e., Nacelle / Strut / Pylon & APU Installation, Pneumatic, Hydraulic and Fuels Systems,

Engine Build Up (EBU), Fuel Tanks and Pressure Vessels, Flammability and Fire Detection, Environmental Controls, Flight Controls, Air Data Systems, Commercial & VIP Business Jet Interiors and Technical Publication.

These skills serve to work with internal / external vendors to maintain build schedule and budget commitments.

My experience is built on a background in Reliability, Availability, Maintainability & Safety (RAMS) which has afforded me the diverse exposure describe above. The tools used include, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Flight Test Data Analysis, Flight Operations and Training, Fail Safe Analysis for Extended Range Operations with Two-Engine Airplanes (ETOPS). Additionally, I have support Accident – Incident Mishap Investigations using Databases, working across multiple platforms and organizations.

I have had a long standing working relationship with Governing Regulators from Certification, Customer Delivery of aircraft, to In-Service Continued Operational Safety (COS) issues that lead to the development of an approved Service Bulletin (S/B) that seamlessly integrates with the regulators related Airworthiness Directives (AD’s).

This spectrum of interaction with the regulators has been accomplished a crossed several venues for both pre and post phase Certification such as Partnership for Safety Plan (PSP), Product Specific Certification Plans (PSCP), Type Inspection Authorization (TIA), Aircraft Evaluation Group (AEG) and 8110’s to name a few.

Professional Experience:

2015 - 2016 MD Helicopters Inc. (MDHI) : Mesa, AZ

- Reliability Maintainability and Safety Engineer

Analysis and Documentation of the systems upgrades and weapons conversion of the Arm MD 530F

Authored process improvements and analytical techniques of MDHI procedures to industry standards.

Utilized Mil-STD-882E, SAE ARP 4754 and SAE ARP 4761 to develop System Hazard Analysis (SHA), Safety Assessment Report (SAR) and FMEA’s.

Flight Readiness Review (FRR) team member supporting Project Pilots preparation for first flight.

2013 - 2014 Goodrich Aerostructures (UTC - Rohr): San Diego, CA

- Reliability and Safety Engineer

Reliability Analysis of A320NEO & A350 Nacelle Structure and Thrust Reverser Mechanisms

Authored process improvements and analytical techniques to Goodrich’s systematic assessment procedure.

FMEA, FMECA, Fault Tree, Fault Tolerant and MTBF Analysis to MIL-STD-1692A and MIL-STD-882D

Complied to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements with vendors and suppliers

2012 - 2013 The Spaceship Company (TSC) - (Virgin Galactic / Scaled Composites): Mojave CA

Hands-on experience with Aircraft / Spacecraft Propulsion Systems and Liquid / Gaseous handling systems

Contributor for Licensing under FAA Part 400 “Commercial Space Transportation Regulations”

Flight Data analysis of all recorded parameters using IADS 8.0 and standard desktop software.

FMEA, FMECA, Fault Tree, Fault Tolerant and MTBF Analysis to MIL-STD-1692A and MIL-STD-882D

Complied to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements with vendors and suppliers

- Rocket Tanks & Pressure Systems Project Management Engineer

Propellant Feed System Design/Operations/Documentation in the Space Ship Two (SS2) Rocket Plane

Expanded Operational Envelope of Hybrid Rocket System and the development of Liquid Rocket System

Author of the document,”SS2 Propellant Tanks and Feed System to the Rocket Motor”

Composite Over wrapped Pressure Vessels (COPV) focal for Non-Destructive Testing techniques.

Professional Experience: (Conti)

Drafted design changes to the Helium Pressurant, N2O Oxidizer and N2 Actuation Systems using aerospace best practice standards. Ex. Added Redundancy to Critical Systems and Safety Check Valves.

Drafted design changes to the Nitrous Oxide Oxidizer Dump System to improve jettison performance

Design and Specifications for High Pressure and Cryogenic System Components

Analysis of transient response of Mufti-Phases in fluid systems, Ex. Nitrous Oxide during Fills & Blow Down.

Analysis of Combustion Instabilities relevant to the Propellant Feed System i.e., Chugging and Buzzing.

- Propulsion Systems Integration Engineer

Performed analysis on the Propulsion, APU and Fuel System of the multi-engine White Knight Two (WK2)

Project Manager for Portable High Altitude Fuel Boost Pump Test Stand – designed, built and test director

Assessed flight and test stand data to prevent multi-engine fuel starvation of the P&W 308A powering WK2

Performed Trade Study on Fuel Quantity Measurement System to improve the reliability and accuracy

Contributing Author to the systems document on “WK2 Propulsion / APU Fuel Tanks and Feed System”

1997 - 2009 BOEING- Airplane Safety Engineering: Seattle WA

- Project Management / Senior Specialist

Subject Matter Expert for Propulsion & APU (All Engine Models), Fuels, Airframe/Structures, Air Data Systems, Flight Controls and Operations for In Production and Out of Production 707,727,737,747,757,767 and 777.

Generated schedules, milestones and task definitions delegated across functional engineers to produce analysis reports for design review materials used in Airplane Safety Case Development presentations

Boeing Representative at weekly Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) - Continued Operational Safety (COS) board meeting at Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (SACO). Worked with FAA management on final approval of Airworthiness Directives (AD’s) and Service Bulletins (S/B) prior to public released.

Safety Advisor at Commercial Aviation Services (CAS) weekly Engineering Investigation Board (EIB) and Safety Review Boards (SRB), liaison to the FAA on emerging safety concerns supporting the COS Program.

Managed time critical Letters reporting to FAA FAR Parts 21.3 & 25.1309, subchapters 21, 25,26 & 33

Transport Airplane Fuel Tank System analysis for ignition sources due to failure conditions, Flammability Reduction Means (FRM) i.e., “Inerting” or Ignition Mitigation Means (IMM) “Prevent Overpressure of Fuel Tank following Ignition of Fuel or Ullage i.e., “Polyurethane Foam” (SFAR 88 & AC # 120-98A)

Co-Authored “In-Service Airplane Safety Process” document to support the FAA COS requirements.

Work with Corporate Legal on litigation issues related to the Commercial Aircraft business

Data Engineering working large complex data sets in Access or SQL to graphically represent Fleet Status

Root Cause Analysis (RCA) using HazOp and Gap Analysis methods in conjunction with a broad technical and process knowledge to identify causal factors of failure or functionality issues in an formal investigation.

Safety Risk Management using data-driven Statistical, Probability and Event Sequence analysis for solutions

FMEA, FMECA, Fault Tree, Fault Tolerant and MTBF Analysis to MIL-STD-1692A and MIL-STD-882D

2009 Safety Management System (SMS) Implementation and Development Steering Team

2009 Critical Design Review invitee for the “747-8 Intercontinental”

2009 Developed “Remaining Fleet Life” curves used in time lines implementation for AD and S/B

2008-2009 CREW software beta test evaluator (Flight operation evaluation program)

2008 Developed Auto Ranking data mining tool based on non-random word phasing search

2008 Author, Presenter “Air Data Sensor HEAT System Anomalies in Icing Conditions” AD 201*-**-**-**** Author, Presenter for “Cabin Altitude Warning System Availability during Climb” 2006 Developed a Universal “Jet Engine Inlet Hazard Zone” algorithm for safe ground operations

2006 Conducted an independent audit of the Boeing Operations Center

2006 MSG-3 (Maintenance Steering Group) for Aircraft Structures, (ex 737 Flap Spindles, 707 MLG)

2006 / 2009 Co-Authored “Boeing Commercial Airplanes Government Safety Recommendations Response Process” (BPI-4652) used as the primary company wide process for disposition outside letters.

2003 Co-Authored “In-Service Airplane Safety Issue Management” (BPI-2748) Safety Process

Professional Experience: (Conti)

2003 Managed “Safe to Fly” details for Boeing “Connexion’s” Airborne Internet installations

2003 Resolved an immediately time critical Safety of Flight issue in the 737 Flap Systems with the

“Flap Push Test” inspection to ensure zero failures before flight, S/B 737-57A-1277 2001 Solved chronic air leaks of the 737NG Over Wing Escape Hatch by designing a rigging tool

200*-****-** Month Liaison/MRB Rotation: This encompassed the complete manufacturing of an airplane;

From the receiving of raw stock and turning it into a part that is put on a component assembly

and installing it on the airframe. This included repair to both Metallic and Composite structures.

Post Flight trouble shooting of squawks performed to ensure complete customer satisfaction.

1999Flammability and Fire Propagation in Insulation Blankets subject to Electric Arc Ignition Source

1998Coordinated Airworthiness Certificates for the 737 NG with the FAA and foreign regulators

1997Bird Strike assessment of aircraft vulnerabilities from post Elmendorf E-3 Sentry accident data Predicted Catastrophic Aircraft Accidents Prevented. Fleet Action in place based off of my standalone investigation and presentation of factual data to the Airplane Safety Review Board lead to Service Bulletins and Airworthiness Directives.

1989-1996BOEING Propulsion Systems Division: Seattle WA

-Specialist Engineer Structures Stress & Propulsion Systems

Type Certification (TC) report preparation for airframe showing compliance with FAA FAR Parts 21, 25, & 33

and Foreign regulations on ALL Structural Components in Metallic & Composite by Analysis or Test including support of Extended Range Operations with Two-Engine Airplanes (ETOPS) FAR 121.161 AC 120-42B.

Stress Analysis on Principle Structural Elements (PSE), Primary and Secondary (ATA 51) in either Metallic or Composites on both In and Out of Production 707,727,737,747,757,767 and 777 aircraft, all engine models

Provided technical support to Integrated Product Teams (IPT) for engine systems on all 777 engine models

Developed Aeroelastic Flight, Ground and Thermal loads for Dynamic and Static stress analysis.

Analysis using Boeing Proprietary techniques like “Structural Fatigue Methods and Allowables”,

“Damage Tolerance Methods and Allowables”, “Structural Design for Durability and Damage Tolerance”

Analyzed New Design and Repairs using classical hand calculations or finite element models (NASTRAN).

Analyzed Engine, APU Strut/Pylon and Nacelle Structure; Engine Mounts, Fan Cowl and Thrust Reverser

Hinges with opening supports, Wing Fittings / Links and Fuse Pins, Engine Inlet and Exhaust flanges & bolts.

Analyzed Pressurized Structures; Fuselage, Doors and Window cutouts, Oxygen Systems; tank, valves, lines

Analyzed Environmental Control Systems (ECS),Pneumatic Bleed Air Ducting, Flexible Joints & Couplings, Pneumatic Bleed Pressure Controls by Regulating & Shut Off Valves and Cabin Air Precooler

Analyzed Fluid Power System for Hydraulic, Pneumatic & Fuels. This encompasses the Engine Build Up (EBU) installation analysis of the Controllers, valves, pumps, lines, hoses, fittings and dynamic dampers.

Analyzed both Electrical and Fire systems (detection and suppression) support structures on a jet engine

Weibull analysis using risk parameters to build Reliability Curves for Hazard Rate and Aircraft Availability

1996 767 AWACS engine driven dual electrical generation system hardware design and analysis

1996 Derived Innovative mathematical model for fused coupling analysis used to halt fleet failures

1995-1996 Engine Systems and Strut Structural analysis for specification documents on Boeing 757-300

1995 747 Strut Mod, Field Service Aircraft On Ground (A.O.G.) Team Member for on site activities

1992-1994 Engine Systems and Strut Structural analysis for specification documents on Boeing 777-200

1993 Titanium 15-3-3-3 focal for weld strength and casting factor design allowables specifications

1990-1996 Utilized Hydro Forming, Super Plastic Forming, Bulge Forming and Strain Harding in manufacturing

Professional Experience: (Conti)

1986-1989 TRACOR AVIATION Designated Alteration Station, (DAS)

Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul, (MRO)

Parts Manufacturer Approval, (PMA): Santa Barbara CA

- Airframe Stress/Design Engineer

Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) applications and documentation submittals to the FAA for FAR Parts 21, 25, & 33 showing compliance on a variety of structural modifications and repairs to Aircraft.

VIP Executive / Commercial Interiors and Cargo Door STC’s; 707, 727, 737, 747SP, 757, DC-10, Guppy

Military Standards (MS) Stress analysis for various installations on Grumman S-2 and Lockheed C-130

ANSI/ASME Y14.5 GD&T Standards for Manufacturing.

1989 Test & Evaluation Engineer on all phases of the Grumman S2 Ground Vibration Testing Program

1988 Solely responsible for ALL phases of the Grumman S2 Turboprop Engine Mount & Truss Load Test.

Authored the test procedure, Designed and Stress Analyzed the Test Fixture, Actuator Requirements

Manufacturing Liaison for fixture build, Test Director, Data Acquisition / Analysis and Final Test Report

1988 Designed fuselage/wing repair and unique shoring scheme for 707 damaged by gantry during engine test

1987 “Royal Brunei” 757’s STC Executive Seating, Entertainment Systems, Monuments, Bins & VIP Lavatory

1986 Checked / Revised "Tracor 707 Hush Kit" STC to mitigate field failures and maintain structural integrity

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATES

2010 Southern California Safety Institute for Accident Investigation (scsi-inc.com)

1998 757 Flight Deck Crew training; all flight deck system executions for both Normal Operations and Non-Normal Operations performed in the Engineering Cab and Full Motion Simulator (alteontraining.com)

1997 Fixed Wing Flight Testing, practical training in multiple aircraft at National Test Pilot School (ntps.edu)

1991 State of Washington Licensed Professional Engineer in Mechanical Engineering

1986 Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace-Mechanical Engineering

University of Arizona (AME.Arizona.edu) ABET accreditation

COMPUTER SKILLS

MS Office Suite (Excel, WORD, Power Point, Access & Gantt Chart) (Over 25 years in an Engineering Office)

Windchill 10.1 (Relex), NASTRAN (Main Frame & Windows) (11 years) and ALGOR (DOS & Windows) (8 years)

both with FEMAP pre and post processing. CAD modeling in CATIA V4 & V5.21 for Finite Element Analysis (10 years), CAD 3D v20, FORTRAN, Visual Basic, MathCAD 14.0, AutoCAD 2000, Blender (3D animation),

Poser 7 (3D Avatars) Reverse Engineering and Accident reconstruction 3D modeling via Photogrammetry (PhotoModeler.com) Built, refurbished and over clocked over a dozen PC’s including a New Intel i7 machine

Cabinet making using traditional tools and 3D CAD/CAM carvings using a CarveWright.com

PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

2008 Aconcagua Summit bid in Mendoza, Argentina (inka.com.ar)

2005-2006 BoeAlps Instructor in Rock Climbing and Mountaineering (boealps.org)

1999-2011 Vice President of the local chapter of the International Society of Air Safety Investigators (ISASI), Pacific North West Regional Chapter (PNRC) (isasi.org)

1997 Private pilot, including instrument training

1986, 2002 Internationally Certified Scuba Diver for Blended Mixtures and Ship Wreck Diving

1980-2011 Photographer in both Digital and Film formats

1979-1981 Auto Body Repair and Custom Fiberglass / Foam Auto Body Parts

1973-2011 Avid Radio Controlled aircraft designer and builder

1987-> Restoration of privately owned aircraft ranging from a Cessna 175 to MIG-15.

United States Citizen with Current Passport

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