Ricardo Solis

Experience

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  Honeywell

  Jan 2011 - Jun 2011

  Electrical Systems Intern
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  UTC Aerospace Systems

  Jul 2011 - Dec 2011

  Tooling Engineer Intern
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  Gulfstream Aerospace

  Feb 2012 - Sept 2024

  • Point of contact of Equipment and Furnishings, Loads & Flutter, HIRF/IEL, APU and Fuel, EWIS systems. As the principal regulatory point of contact in the program team my job was to report to the Program Administrator all matters related to certification of the systems.• Collaborated closely with company personnel and regulatory authorities to execute certification projects, develop certification basis, and develop means of compliance, certification plans, test plans etc. • Coordinated Avionics Familiarization meetings with EASA, organizing the cascade of Initial requirements to design teams, enhancing comprehension and ensuring rigorous adherence to industry standards and requirements.• Contributed to the creation and review of certification documentation, such as Compliance Checklists, Certification Plans, Summary Compliance Reports, Type Inspection Authorizations, Certification Flight Test Plans and Reports, Issue Papers, Certification Review Items (CRI), Delegation request letters, maintenance manuals, Instructions for Continued Airworthiness.• Managed preparation of Type Inspection Authorizations (TIA), ensuring all critical parts, hardware, components, and installations were comprehensively accounted for and documented, facilitating accurate and efficient execution of conformity and certification tests in compliance with FAA standards and the TIA process.• Convened and led Technical Specialist meetings with FAA and EASA representatives, facilitating critical discussions on compliance and certification processes, enhancing cross-agency collaboration, and ensuring alignment with FAA and foreign requirements. • Managed complex post-Type Certificate (TC) certification projects for the GVIII-G700 with the FAA and international authorities. Coordinated certification project activities, including organizing meetings, briefings, and presentations with company management and regulatory authorities to ensure alignment and compliance across all project phases. Show less • Coordinated the scheduling and led project management for certification initiatives, effectively guiding the Certification Project Engineers team in assignment execution and timeline adherence.• Developed and prepared comprehensive certification documents and reports for STC, MDC, MRA, and TC-MRA projects, ensuring compliance with FAA, EASA, and CAAC regulations for aircraft interiors. • Led and coordinated comprehensive certification projects in collaboration with Gulfstream’s ODA group and all EAR disciplines, encompassing STC, MDC, and Alteration projects. Ensured compliance with regulatory standards by coordinating testing, conducting Interior Compliance Inspections, and overseeing the integrity and accuracy of FAA approvals (8100-9). Managed projects from initiation through to the execution of the ODA Statement of Completion (8100-11). • Aircraft manual supplements. Managed the creation and coordination of Aircraft Flight Manual Supplements (AFMS) and ICA Development Supplements, working closely with Gulfstream’s ODA to ensure accuracy and compliance. (AFMS, ICA Dev Supplements)• Regulatory Compliance Expertise. Demonstrated proficiency with means of compliance including FAA Issue Papers (IP), Equivalent Levels of Safety (ELOS), Airworthiness Directives (ADs), FAA Exemptions, Special Conditions, Advisory Circulars, and EASA Critical Review Items (CRI). • Engineering Data List Management. Developed and reviewed critical engineering data lists to support project approvals and data issuance, including Index Lists (IL), Configuration Lists (CL), Deviation Configuration Lists (DCL), and Master Configuration Lists (MCL).• Flight Crew Sleeping Facilities Evaluation. Performed both ground and flight evaluations for Flight Crew Sleeping Facilities on G650 and G600 models, ensuring compliance with Part 135 operation rules per FAA Advisory Circular 121-31; coordinated reporting and supported operations and FAA’s AED group. Show less • Design Reviews for Safety and Environmental Enhancements. Designed, managed, and led critical design reviews for engineering changes, significantly enhancing safety and environmental performance on the G450/G550 aircraft models.• Engineering Drawings and Model Modifications. Modified engineering drawings and models, including detailed flag notes and custom instructions, to provide precise fabrication, assembly, and installation guidance for Catia model-based designs.• Technical Issue Resolution and Production Support. Resolved technical issues and supported day-to-day engineering operations, focusing on enhancing quality, ensuring on-time delivery, and optimizing production.• Design Review Coordination for Modifications. Coordinated design review meetings to secure approvals for both complex and medium-level design modifications post-TC, ensuring alignment with project requirements Show less

  • Airworthiness Engineer

    Jan 2023 - Sept 2024

  • Certification Project Engineer

    Nov 2017 - Jan 2023

  • Mechanical Systems Design Engineer

    Oct 2012 - Oct 2017

  • Mechanical Systems Design Engineer Jr.

    Feb 2012 - Oct 2012
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  Wisk

  Sept 2024 - now

  Airworthiness Engineer