Matt Peters

Matt Peters has extensive work experience in the aerospace industry, with a focus on engineering and certification. Matt currently holds the position of Vice President of Engineering at Eagle Copters, where they are responsible for leading a multi-disciplinary team and obtaining and maintaining the company's Transport Canada DAO. Prior to this role, Matt was the Director of Engineering at Eagle Copters for over a year.

Before joining Eagle Copters, Matt worked at FLYHT as the Manager of Aircraft Certification Engineering. In this role, they led a team of engineers and technologists and was responsible for FLYHT's Transport Canada DAO, as well as various approvals related to STCs and validations. Matt also managed projects, budgets, proposals, and quality procedures.

Matt's earlier experience includes working at IMP Group Ltd., Aerospace and Defence Division, where they held several roles from 2004 to 2015. Matt served as a Special Processes and Projects Engineering Technologist at the Cormorant Support Centre, where they developed new production and engineering processes and implemented modifications to enhance the helicopter maintenance program. Matt also held positions as an Engineering Technologist and Life-Cycle Specialist (Structures) and as an Engineering Technologist (Aeronautical/Mechanical) at Rotary Wing Engineering, providing technical support and project management for helicopter fleets.

Prior to their time at IMP Group Ltd., Matt worked at L-3 Communications, Spar Aerospace Ltd. as a Preventive Maintenance Lead and Structures Specialist in the CC130 ASIP Group. Matt'sresponsibilities included maintenance inspection schedules, database management, and project management for the CC130 Hercules fleet-wide issues.

Overall, Matt Peters has a strong background in engineering, project management, and certification within the aerospace industry.

Matt Peters completed their education in aeronautical engineering technology at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) from 1999 to 2002, earning a diploma. In 2007 to 2008, they pursued a certificate in photography at the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design. Additionally, they obtained various certifications throughout their career, including being a transport Canada Delegated Engineer and a Certified Engineering Technologist.