Flight Test Engineer Resume
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Charles Bloomberg
Seattle, USA
charlesbloomberg@gmail.com
(621) 799-5548
in/cbloomberg
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Highly skilled Flight Test Engineer with over 10 years of experience in developing, planning, and executing rigorous flight test programs. Expert in optimizing test procedures, ensuring compliance with aviation standards, and leveraging advanced testing technologies.
PROFESSIONAL Experience
Senior Flight Test Engineer | Company A
January 2018 — Present, Seattle, USA
• Spearheaded over 30 complex flight test programs annually, utilizing advanced data acquisition systems and telemetry to ensure adherence to FAA regulations.
• Successfully led a team of 15 engineers and technicians in conducting performance and systems testing, optimizing team workflows which resulted in a 20% reduction in testing time.
• Developed and implemented rigorous test procedures and safety protocols, achieving a perfect safety record over a 3-year period.
• Executed aerodynamic and structural testing on new aircraft models, contributing to the identification and resolution of over 50 critical design flaws.
• Managed the integration and testing of cutting-edge avionic systems, employing simulation tools and ensuring seamless system functionality.
• Successfully led a team of 15 engineers and technicians in conducting performance and systems testing, optimizing team workflows which resulted in a 20% reduction in testing time.
• Developed and implemented rigorous test procedures and safety protocols, achieving a perfect safety record over a 3-year period.
• Executed aerodynamic and structural testing on new aircraft models, contributing to the identification and resolution of over 50 critical design flaws.
• Managed the integration and testing of cutting-edge avionic systems, employing simulation tools and ensuring seamless system functionality.
Flight Test Engineer | Company B
June 2012 — December 2017, Fort Worth, USA
• Conducted flight tests on advanced fighter jets, documenting over 500 flight hours and gathering crucial performance data.
• Led data analysis efforts post-flight, utilizing MATLAB and Python to process and interpret results, uncovering key insights to refine aircraft design.
• Collaborated closely with design and manufacturing teams to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, improving operational efficiency by 15%.
• Supervised the installation and calibration of flight instrumentation systems, ensuring data accuracy and reliability during tests.
• Led data analysis efforts post-flight, utilizing MATLAB and Python to process and interpret results, uncovering key insights to refine aircraft design.
• Collaborated closely with design and manufacturing teams to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, improving operational efficiency by 15%.
• Supervised the installation and calibration of flight instrumentation systems, ensuring data accuracy and reliability during tests.
Associate Flight Test Engineer | Company C
January 2008 — May 2012, Denver, USA
• Assisted in the planning and execution of flight test operations for various commercial and military aircraft platforms.
• Processed flight test data using specialized software tools, contributing to the timely delivery of test reports and documentation.
• Monitored real-time telemetry data during test flights, identifying and troubleshooting anomalies to ensure test objectives were met.
• Processed flight test data using specialized software tools, contributing to the timely delivery of test reports and documentation.
• Monitored real-time telemetry data during test flights, identifying and troubleshooting anomalies to ensure test objectives were met.
Flight Test Intern | Company D
June 2006 — December 2007, San Diego, USA
• Supported senior engineers in conducting experimental test flights, gaining hands-on experience with a variety of aircraft systems.
• Participated in pre- and post-flight briefings, assisting in the preparation of detailed test logs and reports.
• Contributed to the development of new testing methodologies, improving data collection accuracy by 10%.
• Participated in pre- and post-flight briefings, assisting in the preparation of detailed test logs and reports.
• Contributed to the development of new testing methodologies, improving data collection accuracy by 10%.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering | Purdue University
May 2006
Expert-Level Skills
Flight Test Planning, Data Acquisition Systems, Aerodynamic Testing, Avionics Integration, MATLAB, Python, Telemetry, Safety Protocols, Automated Testing, Team Leadership, Technical Troubleshooting, Regulatory Compliance, Strong Analytical Skills, Effective Communication
