1. Aerodynamics, database, flight test, system requirements, configuration development, trade studies, problem
solving, customer focus, CFD, matrix team, system integration, fault tree, failure modes, FMEA, FAA certification,
knowledge, mind mapping, Getting Things Done (GTD),
Michael F. Fitzpatrick
3429 167th
Ave SE
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 941-5143
mikef.work@comcast.net
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Work Experience
Senior Aerospace Engineer, AeroTEC, June 2015 – present
Staff Engineer - Flight Characteristics
• Mitsubishi MRJ – prepping for the flight test program.
Senior Engineering Specialist, Bombardier Aerospace, June 2012 – May 2015
Flight Test Center Technical Engineering - Flight Characteristics
• CSeries – authored complete development and certification test plans, senior team
member for stability and control characteristics, supported test preparation, including
hazard assessment, flight safety briefings and predicted results, participated in test
execution, reviewed test summary documents, initiated process and communication
improvements.
Senior Engineer, Boeing Company, 1981-2010.
Aerodynamics - Stability & Control, 1988-2010
• 787 - Design, development, flight testing and certification. Certification focal (FAA
Authorized Representative), control surface design, fly-by-wire control laws. load
alleviation functions, failure modes, safety assessments, CFD,
• Sonic Cruiser
• 737-900 – Lead engineer
• 737NG with winglets – Lead engineer
• 737-700 Boeing Business Jets – Lead engineer
• 737-700/-800/-600.
Structural Dynamics & Loads, 1981-1988
Education
University of Washington, M.S. Aeronautics & Astronautics, 1987
Virginia Tech, B.S. Engineering Science & Mechanics, 1981