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ABOUT

Richard Wilson
BEng, PhD, MRAeS, CEng
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My 30+ year career in the Aerospace Sector involved delivering high-quality analysis to globally recognised industrial, research/technology, academic, airline and consultancy organisations. 

This experience resulted in an in-depth understanding of aircraft and propulsion system sizing, design, performance and operation. This knowledge is blended with a strong IT capability that consistently delivered substantial capability, productivity and quality improvements to all customers (internal and external). I am also still learning.

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In May 2017, I decided to continue my career as a consultant, securing contracts with easyJet, Rolls-Royce (both FTSE 100 companies), Derwent Aviation Consulting, Cirium Alton Aviation Consulting, and others I am restricted from naming.

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Technology, Research and Academic Institutions

5 years experience of direct research while employed at Cranfield University (industry/government-supported PhD) and DERA (now QinetiQ/DSTL).

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2 years recent experience with Aerospace Technology Institute supporting the development of the UK Aerospace Strategy.

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Industry

17 years employed at Rolls-Royce as focal for both Airbus and Boeing activities as well as developing an extensive understanding of the operational usage of transport aircraft and engines. This included 2 years based in the RR Seattle office liaising with the Boeing Product Development team.

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Advanced Aircraft Design 

Rolls-Royce future platform team.

Fuel Cell integrators - multiple contracts with regional aircraft projects

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Airline

Consultant position with easyJet - airframe and engine guarantees.

Mid-sized European airlines - fleet planning (partnered with a larger consultancy)

                                                 - environmental positioning 

Corporate Flight Dept - aircraft selection support (partnered)

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Transport Aircraft Performance Data Tables - Multiple Customers

Sales of data table to integrate in customer systems.

Perform Work Packages using the data for customer needs.

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Author

'Whole Aircraft Design, ... So What?' Aircraft Design text book for transport aircraft.

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More information on my 'Experience' link and skills: My Linkedin Page

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