Eric S.

Eric S. has a diverse and extensive work experience in the field of design, engineering, and aviation. Eric started their career in 1994 as a Training Developer and Manager in the US Army. Eric then worked in various roles in the US Army Aviation Center, including Flight Training Manager, Flight Sim Developer, Maintenance Manager, and Instructor Pilot.

In 2000, Eric became a Science and Technology Research Manager in the US Army Materiel Command, where they worked until 2003. Eric then moved to the US Army Aviation Technical Test Center and held positions as Flight Instrumentation Manager, Experimental Test Pilot, and System Integration Test Manager.

Between 2007 and 2010, Eric served as an International Science and Technology Project Manager in the US Army Research, Development, and Engineering Command. Following this, they joined Cubic Defence New Zealand Ltd in 2010 and held roles as Senior Program Manager and later as General Manager/Director until 2018. In these positions, Eric led a team to deliver integrated training solutions and developed international business relationships with various stakeholders.

From 2018 to 2020, Eric worked as the Head of Design and Engineering at Dynamic Controls. Eric then joined Skybase in 2020 as the Chief Test Pilot and Engineering Manager until 2023. Following this, Eric assumed the role of Chief Test Pilot and NZ Engineering Manager at Beyond Flight in 2023.

In summary, Eric S. has held various leadership and technical positions in the military and private sector, with a focus on design, engineering, and aviation.

Eric S. began their education at Brown University from 1985 to 1989, where they earned a Bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering. In 1989, they pursued further education in the field of Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology at the US Army Initial Entry Rotary-Wing Flight Training. Moving forward, they attended the Naval Postgraduate School from 1998 to 2000, obtaining a Master of Science degree in Computer Software Engineering. Later, in 2003 and 2004, Eric attended the United States Naval Test Pilot School and earned an Experimental Test Pilot Certification, with a focus on Rotorcraft & Fixed Wing Air Vehicle and Systems Flight Testing. Additionally, Eric has obtained several certifications throughout their career, including a FAA Commercial Pilot Certification, a Program Management Professional certification, and a Science and Technology Management certification. Most recently, in 2021, they acquired a NZ CAA Commercial Pilot License (Aeroplane).