Thomas Esser

About Thomas Esser

Experienced Flight Test Engineer with a demonstrated history of working in the aviation and aerospace industry. Skilled in handling qualities analysis, aircraft performance, wind tunnel testing, and mechanical design. Strong commitment to quality of work with a passion for leading projects from initial concept to completion.

Experience

1. Drumline Section Lead - Sound Wave

   Seattle Sounders Fc

   Jan 2015 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   Leads the Drumline Section of Sound Wave: The Official Marching Band of Sounders FC. In 2009, minority owner Drew Carey conceptualized an ensemble made up of traditional marching percussion and brass instruments to bring the spirit of Sounders FC to life. The 50-person band plays custom arrangements from all genres of music including rock, pop, Latin, funk, and big band. Incorporating choreography and musicians from a variety of musical backgrounds, Sound Wave can be found at Sounders FC home matchdays and entertaining the local community at parades, charitable events, and corporate functions.The band is comprised of trumpets, mellophones, trombones, baritones, sousaphones, and a drumline.

Education

• University of Washington

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Aeronautics & Astronautics

  2011 — 2015

Skills

• Research
• Flight Test Engineering
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Time Management
• Flight Mechanics
• Visual Basic
• Matlab
• Data Analysis
• Solidworks
• Java
• Teamwork
• Engineering
• Aerospace
• Flight Dynamics
• Aerodynamics
• Leadership
• Testing
• Public Speaking
• Simulink
• Technical Writing
• Aviation
• Customer Service
• Microsoft Office
• Aerospace Engineering
• Flight Control Systems
• Microsoft Word