Eugene Lardizabal

Eugene Lardizabal has extensive experience in the aerospace industry, with a focus on flight test engineering. Eugene currently holds the position of Senior Flight Test Engineer at AeroTEC - Aerospace Testing Engineering & Certification Inc. starting in August 2022. Prior to this, Eugene worked at Boeing from 2010 to 2022, serving as a Lead Flight Test Operations Engineer and a Flight Test Operations Engineer. Eugene also worked as a Lead Flight Test Engineer at Bombardier Inc. from 2004 to 2010, and as a Flight Test Engineer at Rockwell Collins from 1998 to 2004. Throughout their career, Eugene has been involved in various aspects of flight test planning, execution, and analysis, gaining expertise in areas such as handling qualities, aircraft performance, flight controls, and avionics. Additionally, they have experience in systems engineering and software verification and validation.

Eugene Lardizabal has completed a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering at Ryerson University. Eugene has also pursued continuing education in Spacecraft Dynamics and Control at the University of Washington, Introduction to Fixed Wing & Flying Qualities Flight Testing at the National Test Pilot School, and Airplane Flight Dynamics at the University of Kansas - School of Engineering. Additionally, Eugene has obtained a Private Pilot Airplane Single Engine Land certification from Hesston College. The specific start and end years for each educational experience are not provided.