Mark Wood724 Butler

Valley Center, Kansas 67147H 316-425-3815 C 602-361-3504

Email: mark@dreamcatcheraviation.com

Summary of Qualifications

• Subject matter expert in powerplant and propulsion systems of aircraft including propeller driven, jet and helicopter applications. Twenty plus years experience with turbine engine development and integration into aircraft.

• Strong motivation and technical skills with well-proven track record of success. Eleven years as Principal engineer between Learjet and Honeywell Engine Systems.

• Significant background integrating engine systems, troubleshooting design and performing research into creative solutions for optimized aircraft performance.

• Technical expertise with guiding advanced technology suppliers and equipment qualification including FAA certification to part 33, 23, 25 and 27. Current invitation from Wichita ACO as DER candidate

• Demonstrated experience with supporting production and field issues. A&P license and journeyman machinist qualifications. Considered expert.

• Previous significant design and drawing experience. Drawing review and approval with several different companies.

• Guided several technical development teams in short and long term solutions.

• Participated in several experimental aircraft development programs and engine retrofit projects.

• As lead integrator guided outside engineering firms and coordinated work package definitions. Managed suppliers from conceptual design through certification and qualification.

• BS in Physics with engineering minor and 20 plus years directly related aviation experience.

Professional Experience

Principal Engineering Specialist –Powerplant and Fuel Systems

Bombardier Learjet, Wichita, Kansas; 3/2008 – Present

• Technical manager and subject matter expert for engine and powerplant systems (Learjet 85). Responsible for integration of FADEC engine controls, fuel system controls, bleed system ECS interface, APU control system, FIDEX interfaces, thrust reversers and powerplant system integration.

• Team Lead for in electrical drawing creation. Team lead generating FADEC system changes to adapt to Learjet 85 system requirements involving dispatch and function reliability including thrust reverser functional interface. Team lead developing electric start system for the PW307B engine from air turbine starter.

• Integration manager for outside engineering for PWC, Ratier Figeac, Meggitt and other powerplant system suppliers. Coordination of supplier prototype, test and certification equipment. Driving system design, integration testing and qualification test procedures.

• Cross work package Team lead responsible for the system architecture interfaces with the electrical power distribution systems and aircraft systems. Formulated fault tolerant thrust reverser power switching system and FADEC interface. Lead system integrator on throttle quadrant and autothrottle system. Designed the fuel system controls interface for the fuel distribution and pump controller including automated transfer management control. Leading team for implementing multiple rating selection for improved take off performance. Currently working on developing the ECS engine bleed cross functional integration of control systems.

Business Owner – Engineering, Flight Instruction, Manufacturing

Dreamcatcher Aviation LLC, Glendale, Arizona; 6/2003 – 3/2008

Chief operating officer responsible for managing daily operations, including operating budgets, fleet maintenance, field service, and contract pilot service.

Relevant Projects:

Flight Test Engineer, Eclipse 500, Eclipse Aviation, Albuquerque, NM; 1/2006 - 6/2006

• Responsibilities include development and certification flight-testing of the aircraft for powerplant, propulsion and systems. Participating as flight crew during test flights.

• Specific tests conducted were engine operation and performance, landing gear operation and hot fuel certification. In charge of test definition and planning activities as well as coordinating airspace. Certification to 14 CFR 23. More than 50 hours aircraft operation.

Flight Test Engineer, LHTEC/Rolls Royce/MD Helicopters, Phoenix, AZ; 7/2005 - 1/2006

• Supported return to service of the T800 powered Agusta A129 aircraft providing engineering field support to aircraft.

• MD Helicopters supporting certification flight test for the MD900. Conducted flight test for the H-V diagram to FAR 27 requirements.

Principal Engineer – TFE731 Controls Lead Principal Engineer

Honeywell Engines and Systems, Phoenix, Arizona; 3/2001 - 5/2003

• TFE731 Controls Integration Lead Engineer. Control systems software lead engineer responsible for the definition, design and certification requirements for the integration of the Digital Electronic Engine Control (DEEC) for the TFE731 turbofan engine into various aircraft upgrade STCs.

• Significant interface end customer and coordination with the FAA certification offices. Writing, editing, reviewing and publication of systems documents from the control system specification to the detailed software requirements as applicable to meet requirements of DO160, DO178 and FAR part 33.

• Detailed system integration requirements with the airframe and engine system. Interface with system safety engineering. Providing guidance and direction to other engineers on the team. Certified the engine control system software for the TFE731 upgrade in the Hawker corporate jet.

• Conducted flight test on various jet aircraft for control system upgrade STCs.

Sr. Project Engineer – T800 Engine Controls

Rolls Royce, Indianapolis, Indiana; 7/1991 - 3/2001

FADEC hardware and software design engineer

• Detailed system integration requirements with the airframe and engine system. Interface with system safety engineering. Managed documentation and qualification to DO178 and DO160

• Integration and certification testing of the engine and control system to FAR part 33 and flight test in the aircraft.

Lead systems engineer for aircraft modifications and development

• Lead systems engineer for the US ARMY UH-1H EPAF engine upgrade and the Agusta A129I ATAK engine upgrade programs.

• Primary responsible engineer for the definition of the Engine Indication System for the Ayres Loadmaster and Huey UH-1H upgrade programs. Conducted flight test engineering support on RAH-66 Comanche, Agusta A129I, UH-1H Huey and Hinustan Aeronuatics Limited ALH helicopters. Definition of component item specifications.

• Engine integration project engineer for Bell Eagle Eye UAV

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• Model T800 Flight Test Project Engineer Responsible for the installation and flight test activities of the model T800 turboshaft engine in the RAH 66 Comanche. Provided both in house and onsite test support. Set up and maintained computerized data acquisition and transmission system for the Comanche program. Conducted in-house testing and flight test hardware analysis. Responsible for tracking program costs using MCS system.

Development Test Engineer responsible for development testing of aircraft turbine engines. Established test requirements for certification to FAR part 33.

• Planned, coordinated, and directed test programs. Troubleshooting of test unit and equipment problems. Evaluation of costs to improve efficiency and the implementation of facility modifications

• Supervised work teams.

Senior Project Engineer responsible for design, development, and testing of product improvements to aircraft Model 250 turbine engines.

• Managed engine installation and application programs with customer organizations, including the diagnoses of associated problems.

• Familiarity with standard drawing practices and a thorough understanding of turbine engine systems operation and control, standard engineering practices and applicable FAR's.

• Responsible for tracking program costs, evaluating performance and maintaining development hardware inventory.

Technical Staff Member

McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Company, Mesa, Arizona; 1/1989 - 7/1991

Mechanical Design Engineer Responsible for small to medium helicopter design support from preliminary drawings to full production.

• Powerplant and drive system design engineer responsible for engine, transmission and rotor blade design• Extensive use of the Unigraphics CAD system for 3D modeling and knowledge of sheet metal methods, casting

methods and machine processes. Significant program contributions were made to the MD 520 NOTAR aircraft engine installation and rotor system for certification and the MD 500 E/F aircraft for product improvements.

Additional Experience

Owner

MW Guitars, Phoenix, AZ; 6/2003 - 2006

MW Guitars is a manufacturer of custom, hand-made guitars.

• Lunched an in house machine shop including CNC and manual metal working equipment

• Developed specialized tooling to facilitate specility manufacturing of guitars

Education

BS, Physics, Minor in Aerospace Engineering

Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona

Additional Qualifications

FAA Pilot with Commercial, CFI, CFII, MEI, Rotorcraft, A&P mechanic ratings2450 hrs. total flight time, 550 hrs. multiengine, 820 hrs. instruction, 550 hrs. cross country, 112 hrs. night and 100 hrs.

instrument. Jet experience as copilot / SIC 100 hours.

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