KEVIN BALBINO GERA

Mobile: 321-***-**** Email: adli45@r.postjobfree.com Palm Bay, FL - USA

U.S. Citizen; Brazilian Citizen

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Aerospace Engineering Graduation Date: July 2017

Composite Material Certification through University Curriculum

Florida Institute of Technology – Melbourne, FL

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Software Experience: Microsoft Office Suite; Microsoft VISIO; MATLAB; CREO Parametric; LabVIEW; SAP; PLM; PTC Integrity; JIRA

Operating systems: Mac OS X, Windows

Languages Spoken: English (Fluent), Portuguese (Fluent), Spanish (Advanced)

WORK EXPERIENCE

Product Development Engineer – Materials & Flammability

EMBRAER S.A. - Executive Jets (Melbourne, FL) July 2017 – December 2020

Perform Certification requirements as set by 14 CFR Part 25: Airworthiness Standards

Analyze all material configurations and finishing’s for cabin of Legacy 650 & Lineage 1000 Executive Jets

Create test coupons; manufacturing orders; and conformity requests through coordination with peers

Provide non-conformity support by issuing engineering dispositions that potentially save A/C delivery

Produce and submit flammability certification reports for FAA and ANAC rep. review & approval

In-depth analysis of aircraft BOM, DWGs, and internal data banks to assess need for various test types

Researched various ASTM & ISO standards for processing of maturity testing for in-work fire-retardant develop

Coordinate with Interiors engineering and after-market to implement new Materials and Processes on both new projects and modification projects

Perform selective material analysis for approval and certification on newly ordered aircrafts by review and testing

Extensive interaction with suppliers to discuss new material use and obtain technical information for products for project incorporation

Undergraduate Research Assistant Intern

Florida Institute of Technology (Melbourne, FL) January 2016 – August 2016

Research assistant for two research projects on Hybrid Rocket Motor application and Hypersonic Propulsion Heat Transfer systems

Assemble horizontal rocket motor thrust stand while documenting procedures and results of hardware assembly

Developed various Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) to support the nominal rocket launch activities

Created block diagrams on VISIO of various heat transfer system for visual representation

Detail design of mechanical hardware CAD and fabricated CNC machined parts at institute machine shop

Inspect fabricated hardware to ensure proper dimensional accuracy and finishes

Structural Lead Engineer – Senior Design Project Active Winglet (PAW)

Florida Institute of Technology (Melbourne, FL) January 2016 – April 2017

Researched NACA airfoil technical data while working along mentor from Northrop Grumman and team

Conduct scientific literature survey of servo-actuation for wing morphing applications

Derive project milestone and technical requirements for schedule incorporation and task assignment

Perform CAD model detail design of aircraft winglet by using engineering standard tool such as CREO 3.0

Lead trade studies to evaluate the use of wooden boards and composites material for weight savings

Created part drawings and machined such with the aid of CNC machining and precise laser cutting

EXTRA CURRICULAR AND RELEVANT COURSES

Co-founder and former board member of FIT Brazil Student Association; FIT SHPE Chapter Member

UTeach Instructor at Lockmar Elementary School, Palm Bay, FL (Brevard County)

PADI Open Water Diver Certified

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