Alexandre Hyodo
Al Ain
Summary
As a seasoned Flight Test Engineer, I bring a wealth of experience with nearly 800 flight hours logged across a variety of aircraft, including Civilian, Executive, and Defense sectors. My expertise spans the full spectrum of the flight test process, from Development & Certification to Production. I have an extensive background working with aircraft such as the ERJ145, ERJ190, EMB-314 (Super Tucano), Phenom 100, and Legacy 650. My career is marked by a series of successful Flight Test Campaigns that have covered a broad range of evaluations, from systems and external noise to Flying Qualities & Performance, Cross Wind and Natural Ice Testing. Each campaign was executed with an unwavering commitment to safety, ensuring all objectives were met with the highest standards. I am a versatile professional, eager to leverage my skills and experience to contribute to your team's success. With a proven track record in the field, I am well-equipped to tackle challenges and deliver results that exceed expectations.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Flight Test Engineer
Calidus, LLC
2023.08 - Current
- Flight Test Engineering process definition
- Product Development Engineering: Intensive use of an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to assist with analyses, design, development
- Civil (CS23) and Military Certification (UAEMAR 21) / Qualification Planning
- PMI Project Management approach for Flight Test Campaign Planning, Execution, and Control
- Key Performance index definition: operational and flight test
- Liaison Flight Test Engineering with Systems Engineering, Program (PMO), and Manufacturing
- Load x Capacity studies for budgeting and resources estimative
- Outline the Production Flight Test Process - UAEMAR 21.A.127.
Corporate Quality Assurance Specialist
Ball Corporation
2021.09 - 2023.07
Product Development Consultant
Momentum Applied Solutions
2019.06 - 2022.07
System Engineer - Lead Flight Test Engineer
Akaer
2021.01 - 2021.09
- Lead Flight Test Engineer - Planning of Flight Test Campaign; Analysis of requirements; Strategy definition of Flight Test Campaign; Coordination of multidisciplinary FTI Conceptual Design; Flight Test Liaison between Akaer and Client; Scope share of prototypes.
Applications Development Engineer
DuPont
2017.01 - 2019.06
Product Development Engineer
Embraer
2014.07 - 2016.12
- 175E2 Lead Flight Test Engineer - Outline of Development and Certification.
Product Development Engineer - Flight Test
Embraer
São José dos Campos , São Paulo
2010.08 - 2014.06
- Program AEW&C India
- Development and Certification Flight Test: Handling qualities (e.g., Stall Characteristics), Performance (e.g., VMCG, Cross-wind), AFCS, Electric Loads, APU, Water Ingestion, Natural Ice.
- Project Management: Execution and Scope control
- Flight test planning and conduction
- KPI's definition and monitoring
Lead of Production Flight Test
Embraer
São José dos Campos , São Paulo
2008.09 - 2010.09
- Production Flight Coordination in São José dos Campos and Gavião Peixoto facilities: E170/175 Family and E190/195 Family: 20% reduction in total flights per serial number as a result from KAIZEN work with PRODUCTION FLIGHT PREPARATION TEAM
- Lineage 1000: PRODUCTION FLIGHT PROCESS implementation
- Legacy 600/650: ENTRY INTO SERVICE
- Phenom 100 / Phenom 300: PRODUCTION FLIGHT PROCESS implementation and YOKOTEN in Gavião Peixoto in order to attend ramp-up to 15 acft/month
- Support to Corporate Strategic startup operations overseas: Harbin - Embraer Aircraft Iindustries - HEAI
- Embraer - Melbourne, FL
- Streamlined test procedures for faster turnaround times and more accurate results.
Product Development Engineer - Production Flight Test Engineer
Embraer
2003.04 - 2008.12
- 2007 - 2008 Flight Test Integration Departament (EJets, Lineage 1000, Legacy 600)
- 2007 - 2007 Production Flight Test - Super Tucano
- 2005 - 2006 Program E190 Development and Certification Flight Test Campaign
- Conduction of flight test under supervision and planning and coordination of small and specific flight test campaign (e.g., AFCS, VOR/DME, RADALT, External Noise, Maximum Energy, Full Flight Simulator Level-D)
- 2003 - 2004 Production Flight Test Team (ERJ 145 Family and Embraer 170).
Product Development Engineer
Embraer
1997.03 - 2003.04
- 1999 - 2003 Machining Plant
- 1998 - 1999 Core Team Super Tucano Program
- 1997 - 1998 Materials Engineering
Education
Short Course - Advanced Flight Controls Course
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
01.2015
Short Course - Aerospcae Modeling and Simulation
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
01.2015
Short Course - Advanced Flight Tests
The University of Kansas
01.2013
Specialization - Flight Test Training
Embraer Specialization Program (PEE)
01.2004
Flight Test Engineering -
Embraer
01.2004
Short course - Flight Test Principles and Practices
The University of Kansas
01.2003
Short Course - Project Management - PMBoK (PMI)
Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica - ITA
01.2003
Bachelor of Engineering - BE - Materials Engineering
Universidade Federal de São Carlos - UFSCar Oficial
01.1993
Skills
- System Engineering
- Team work
- Communication
- Budgeting
- Safety Assessment
- Planning: method and discipline
- Scope
Certification
- Private Aircraft Pilot, ANAC - Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil, 616078
- Glider Pilot License, ANAC - Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil
- Business Intelligence for Consultants, LinkedIn
- Systems Thinking, LinkedIn
- Adaptive Leadership for VUCA Challenges, LinkedIn
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Flight Test Engineer
Calidus, LLC
2023.08 - Current
Corporate Quality Assurance Specialist
Ball Corporation
2021.09 - 2023.07
System Engineer - Lead Flight Test Engineer
Akaer
2021.01 - 2021.09
Product Development Consultant
Momentum Applied Solutions
2019.06 - 2022.07
Applications Development Engineer
DuPont
2017.01 - 2019.06
Product Development Engineer
Embraer
2014.07 - 2016.12
Product Development Engineer - Flight Test
Embraer
2010.08 - 2014.06
Lead of Production Flight Test
Embraer
2008.09 - 2010.09
Product Development Engineer - Production Flight Test Engineer
Embraer
2003.04 - 2008.12
Product Development Engineer
Embraer
1997.03 - 2003.04
- Private Aircraft Pilot, ANAC - Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil, 616078
- Glider Pilot License, ANAC - Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil
- Business Intelligence for Consultants, LinkedIn
- Systems Thinking, LinkedIn
- Adaptive Leadership for VUCA Challenges, LinkedIn
Short Course - Advanced Flight Controls Course
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Short Course - Aerospcae Modeling and Simulation
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Short Course - Advanced Flight Tests
The University of Kansas
Specialization - Flight Test Training
Embraer Specialization Program (PEE)
Flight Test Engineering -
Embraer
Short course - Flight Test Principles and Practices
The University of Kansas
Short Course - Project Management - PMBoK (PMI)
Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica - ITA
Bachelor of Engineering - BE - Materials Engineering
Universidade Federal de São Carlos - UFSCar Oficial
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