Stuart Gates CEng MRAeS

Experience

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  AgustaWestland

  Dec 2006 - Oct 2017

  Aerodynamics focal point in a tilt rotor aircraft development project. Responsible for the generation of accurate Aerodynamics performance predictions for our aircraft, interactions with other departments and reporting. Representation of the department at design reviews and company director levels.Experienced in the design, preparation and execution of high-value wind tunnel test projects in support of aircraft certification programmes. In addition to the hands-on technical tasks this work includes the Statement of Work preparation and the management of several external suppliers to ensure the successful and timely completion of the testing projects.Technical lead on (TSB) Innovate-UK-sponsored project; a research programme focussed on tool and skills development in preparation for the next-generation tilt rotor aircraft. In addition to technical activities, this role requires the direction of our research tasks, mentoring of colleagues, monitoring of our external University partners and delivery of quarterly presentations to the external monitors. Show less

  • Principal Engineer Rotor Aerodynamics

    Feb 2013 - Oct 2017

  • Engineer Rotor Aerodynamicist - AW169

    Oct 2008 - Feb 2013

  • Engineer Rotor Aerodynamicist

    Dec 2006 - Oct 2008
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  Aerospace Technology Institute

  Oct 2017 - Sept 2023

  Lead on the Institute's engagement and strategy on aerodynamics topics.Focal point for stakeholders at all levels from industry, academia and government.Support to the shaping, consortia-building and evaluation of multi-million pound capital and research industrial programmes in collaboration with government departments and agencies.Lead and facilitate engagement with strategic advisory groups formed of industry and academic seniors.Champion UK aerodynamics interests within international groups and committees.Member of the Royal Aeronautical Society Aerodynamics Specialists Group and conference session chair.Contributor in the National Wind Tunnel Facility advisory board and management board.Member of Advisory Committee 1 and advisor to UK Gov. Dept. for BEIS in Supervisory Board for the European Transonic Wind Tunnel (ETW).Member of the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council Strategic Advisory Team for Engineering.UK member in the GARTEUR Executive Committee and representative in international Council meetings.National representative for the UK in the European Rotorcraft Forum (ERF) organising committee and conference session chair. Show less

  • Deputy Head of Technology – Whole Aircraft

    Nov 2022 - Sept 2023

  • Lead Technologist - Aerodynamics

    Jul 2022 - Oct 2022

  • Acting Head of Technology – Whole Aircraft

    Jan 2021 - Jun 2022

  • Lead Technologist - Aerodynamics

    Oct 2017 - Dec 2020