Kevin G.

About Kevin G.

Experienced hands-on aerospace engineer, craftsman and pilot. Proven skills in aircraft and VTOL prototype design, construction, test and certification. Background in aircraft aerodynamics, propulsion, and sensors. Certified pilot on multiple aircraft categories including SEL, MEL, sea, glider, helicopter, and UAV.Kevin has contributed to projects such as the Embraer 170/190/Legacy 450/500/Phenom 100/300, Dassault Falcon 7X, Airbus A-380, Bombardier C-Series, and HondaJet. He spent several years in the design, development, and test of new VTOL vehicles at Aerovironment/ArcturusUAV. Most recently Kevin has been helping develop the Gen 6 autonomous eVTOL at Wisk.Kevin takes pride in maintaining a meticulous attention to detail and in the craftsmanship required to design and build practical, reliable, safe, producible solutions.Knowledge and experience: • aircraft/prototype development, construction, flight test, certification• management and leadership experience/training• deep understanding and knowledge of aircraft air data sensors and ice detectors• small business development• stability and control study/application• CFD data analysis• wind tunnel test, operation, analysis• Matlab/Simulink data analysis and simulation• aircraft composite construction• certified pilot (700+ hrs) – commercial, instrument, multi-engine, glider, seaplane, helicopter, UAV• customer service – domestic and international• language skills – English, French, Portuguese

Experience

1. Senior Staff Aircraft Integrator

   Wisk

   Sep 2024 — Present · Mountain View, CA, US

Education

• Carleton University

  Bachelor of Aerospace Engineering, Aerodynamics and Propulsion

  1993 — 1997

• Carleton University

  Master of Aerospace Engineering, Aerodynamics and Propulsion

  1997 — 1999

• Mcneel

  Rhino 3D CAD

  2013 — 2013