Kevin Glenney's Resume
EXPERIENCE and RESULTS
Director of Flight Test and Analysis Nov 2011 – Aug 2012
AeroMech Incorporated, Everett, Washington
· prepared and conducted flight tests for various aircraft in pursuit of RVSM certification
· primary customer contact to Embraer
· analyzed flight test results and prepared certification reports
· project management for the installation of GoGo inflight WiFi antenna and wiring
· supported icing analysis and reports for antenna installation
Systems Engineering Manager Aug 2007 – May 2010
Goodrich Corporation – Sensor Systems, Burnsville, Minnesota
· managed a team of 10 systems engineers (including two French and one Brazilian) responsible for algorithm development,
product integration, test and certification.
· project lead, onsite support, and technical support for Bombardier CSeries air data system
· primary interface with customers and business development teams in support of air data proposals
· spent nine months helping as a business development manager
· supported design, test, certification, and proposal work
· advanced the systems engineering capabilities of our division through continuous improvement, standard work, and design
of new processes and tools
· budget review, preparation, and control
· resource hiring, performance reviews, succession planning
Principal Aerodynamics/Systems Engineer/Supervisor Jul 2000 – Aug 2007
Goodrich Corporation – Sensor Systems, Burnsville, Minnesota
· managed the planning and day to day activities of the Aerodynamics and Engineering Analysis group including giving
performance reviews, budgeting, succession planning, resource planning and maintenance, and hiring (Sept 04 – Aug 07)
· specialist in air data including: SmartProbe (MFP and ADC), Pitot static probes, pneumatic AOA measurement, TAT
probes, ice detectors, air data computers, SSEC implementation, inertial calculations and algorithms for air data, and flight
testing
· on-site support for Embraer 170 aircraft development, flight testing, and certification (FAA, EASA, CTA, Transport Canada)
· on-site support for Dassault Falcon 7X – multiple placements in France to support the JDP through PDR, flight test, and
RVSM certification
· patent awarded for inertial calculation of aircraft side-slip angle for an air data application
· developed full simulation of Embraer 170 and Dassault Falcon 7X air data systems for implementation in flight
characteristics simulations using Matlab and Simulink
· extensive use of Matlab and Simulink to analyze wind tunnel and flight test data and develop tools for the creation and
visualization of neural networks
· development of air data correction algorithms to meet RVSM requirements through SSEC analyses and table/neural network
generation
· supported Embraer Phenom 300 and Airbus A380 air data system design
Engineering Flight Analyst Dec 1998 ‑ May 2000
Transport Canada ‑ Flight Test, Ottawa, Ontario
· modified, wrote, and analyzed a take‑off and landing performance simulation for contaminated runways that calculates
critical distances and speeds
· assisted with NRC Falcon 20 contaminated runway flight testing and CRFI experiments
· analyzed Rosemount ice detector data from CFDEIII to determine performance – wrote a paper documenting findings
Engineering Teaching Assistant Sep 1997 - Dec 1998
Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario
· teaching assistant for the fourth year aerospace group design project
· taught students to use ACAD9.0
· aided in the design and construction of a scale, radio controlled model for wind tunnel/flight testing
Performance Engineering Assistant May - Sept, 1996
First Air, Ottawa, Ontario
· created drop line weight and balance forms for Beech 99, A100, 200 aircraft
· center of gravity envelope development on Generic CADD 6
· determined optimal EPR for quiet climb requirements on Boeing 727 aircraft
· calculated minimum flap retraction speeds and optimal speed ranges for specific flap settings on Boeing 727 aircraft
· drift down calculations
· converted the HS‑748 from an adjusted weight system to an indexed system
EDUCATION
Master of Engineering, Aerospace Apr 1997 - May 1999
Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario.
· concentration in aerodynamics and propulsion
· thesis involved design, integration, and flight testing of stereoscopic video equipment to measure ice accretion on NRC’s
Convair 580 turbo-prop
· additional courses include: CAD/CAM using I-DEAS, Avionics, Advanced Space Studies, Computer Integrated
Manufacturing Systems, Aerospace Structures, Biomechanics
Bachelor of Engineering, Aerospace with Distinction Sep 1993 - Apr 1997
Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario.
· concentration in aerodynamics and propulsion, minor studies in aerospace structures
· project integrator for fourth year design project of a business jet. Involved with landing gear design, wing design, fuselage
layout, cockpit design, engine mounts, weight and balance and integration of all components
CERTIFICATIONS
· commercial pilot - instrument, multi-engine, complex, night, high performance, land, sea, glider ratings and endorsements –
350 hrs total time
· PADI certified open water SCUBA diver
· level 1 Canadian Ski Instructor certification
OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS
· Trans-Canada bicycle ride (summer 2010) to raise money and awareness for Huntington’s disease. Cycled 5610 miles and
raised over $32,000.
· Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar (Jan-July 2006) - studied language and culture in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – Global Executive
proficiency (93% on Portuguese proficiency exam)
· learned French and Portuguese through work placements, independent study, and study abroad (speak, read, and write)
· President of Twin Cities Rotaract Club 2004/2005 – volunteer organization associated with Rotary International
· completed the Landmark Forum, Advanced course, Communications, Self Expression and Leadership, Introduction Leader
program, Wisdom and Partnership programs
· attended UKC short courses: introduction to flight testing, aircraft flight dynamics and automatic flight controls, and aircraft
icing
· worked as a ski instructor for one season at Lake Louise, Alberta in the Canadian Rockies (November 1999 – January 2000)
· featured on HGTV’s show “Curb Appeal” showing my complete home renovation project
· Big Brother mentor to a 12 year old boy through Big Brothers/Big Sisters (2009 – 2010)
· hobbies and sports include: piloting small aircraft, building and flying radio‑controlled aircraft, playing the guitar, cycling,
downhill skiing, volleyball, squash, hockey, home improvement
· Green Card holder – authorized to work and live in the United States (Canadian Citizen)
PUBLICATIONS
· United States Patent # US 6,561,020 B2 – Method to Calculate Sideslip Angle and Correct Static Pressure for Sideslip
Effects Using Inertial Information – May 2004
· Transport Canada Discussion Paper # 16 – An Assessment of the BFGoodrich (Rosemount) Icing Detector Performance –
September 2000
· Master’s Thesis – Preliminary In-Flight Ice Accretion Measurements For Validation of Simulation Methods – June 1999
· 46th Annual CASI conference paper - In-Flight Data Sets for the Validation of Ice Accretion Simulation Methods
– May 1999
