Austin Fox Wood, ATP, CFI, MBA *

austwood@hotmail.com(206)-321-4092

Professional ExperienceProduct Development EngineerBoeing Commercial Airplanes, Everett, WA 2012 - Present

Product Development Engineer for Boeing Commercial Airplanes. I identify and evaluate opportunities to add value to Boeing products. I have performed trades on structural concepts, identified bad ideas, championed cost savings and led development of a performance enhancing feature yet to fly on 777 airplanes.

Airline PilotAmerican Eagle Airlines, Dallas TX 2011 - 2012

Pilot on Embraer Regional Jets at prominent regional airline. As part of the crew, I successfully negotiated an in-flight emergency with passengers on board.

Flight InstructorScandinavian Aviation Academy, San Diego, CA 2011

Primary and advanced instruction of candidates for airline customers. I was responsible for recovering struggling students and developing syllabus according to Boeing customer airline specifications. Also developed and presented formal ground-school education.

Loads and Dynamics EngineerThe Loads Group LLC, Seattle, WA 2009 - 2010

Engineering consultation and analysis tool development for airplane certification (Far 23 and 25). I led projects including jetliner winglet STC, airplane design, and biz-jet type certification.

Flight Test Director Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Seattle WA 2005 - 2009 Leadership position within Boeing’s Flight Ops, Test and Validation organization. I wrote test plans and

directed multi-discipline team in flight and ground testing time-critical, high-cost situations. I collaborated with Chief Pilot and VP level executives. I represented Boeing to suppliers and customers on global treks as part of testing and fleet support. I was a key flight crew member vital to flight safety. Secret Clearance.

EducationUniversity of Washington, Seattle, WA Graduated 2005Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Engineering GPA: 3.50

Seattle University, Seattle, WA *Graduating 2015Masters of Business Administration GPA: 3.95

Flight Experience FAA ATP, CFI, CFII, MEI, 1st Class Medical.

Approximately 1900 total -time, 450 multi-engine, 1400 PIC, 150 jet, 500 instruction given. EMB-145 type rating.I fly my own airplane and instruct regularly. In April 2014 I flew solo from Everett to San Diego, round trip, non-stop in a single day using only a compass for navigation. Instrument current.

Organizations / Activities Paine Field Aviation Academy – Instructor, lecturer career counselor, 2012-Present Aviation High School - Mentor/Guest Lecturer/Industry Expert/Project Judge 2007-Present

AIAA Design Build Fly- Team Leader/Pilot, 2004. Pilot, Consultant, Safety Marshall, Judge 2004-2011 Boeing PD - Dynamically Scaled Boeing SSBJ. Program Leader/Pilot, UW Senior Design 2005