Larry Resume updated 01 (2)

Larry Resume updated 01 (2)

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  John L. Cleek_______________________________________________ Email: [email protected] Cell. (316) 253-0682 Qualifications • B.S. in Aerospace Engineering and over 23 years hands-on experience in weight and balance, mass properties, etc in aerospace; • Excellent working knowledge of CatiaV5 using VPM, ENOVIA (LCA) , in terms of mass properties analysis and inertia data analysis and collection and working knowledge of Unigraphics (NX)/Teamcenter operations. • Good working knowledge of Weights and Balance Manual writing, reporting and updating, supporting airworthiness and certification personnel. • Received secret security clearance while in U.S. military. Experience 2015 – Present GENERAL DYNAMICS LAND SYSTEMS (Advantage Res.), Sterling Heights, MI. Contract Engineering Specialist – Mass Properties (Weights) Grp. / Stryker LAV • Used Teamcenter/Unigraphics (NX) op-systems to extract mass property engineering info to perform vehicle systems & structure weight and balance calculations; • Exported Unigraphics BOM data into worksheets (Excel) to format data and check data for errors and conformity. Then, input CG & MOI data into Mass Property Tool (MPT) database for various Stryker vehicle variants. • Performed weight validation (weighing detail parts; bare hulls; full-up variants) for Stryker family of vehicles. • Inform other Stryker group personnel about Teamcenter BOM changes that had impact on weight & balance in MPT database; 2010 – 2015 BOMBARDIER – LEARJET, Wichita, KS. Engineering Specialist – Mass Properties (Weights) Grp. / L85 Business Jet • Used systems such as electronic routing database (ERD & EDIMS), Integrated Change Management System (ICMS), E-Room, Product Change Requests (PCR) & ENOVIA op- system to obtain engineering info to perform systems (avionics/electrical) and interiors structure weight and balance calculations; • Extract mass property data from Catia V5 solid models for use in trade study calculation sheets, weight status reports, and PCR weight impact statements. • Track supplier weight status reports for errors and format conformity; • Update other L85 group leaders about design changes that had major impact on weight & balance; • Suggested design changes that have impact on weight and balance requirements; 1 / 3
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  John L. Cleek_______________________________________________ Email: [email protected] Cell. (316) 253-0682 2009 – 2010 SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CO. (Belcan Tech Services), Stratford, CT. Contract Engineer – Mass Properties (Weights) Grp. / CH-53K • Used PIOS-based system & ENOVIA op-system to obtain BOM (parts lists), ECs, and other engineering info to perform systems (hydraulics/landing gear), primary & secondary structures (including composites) weight and balance calculations; • Extract mass property data from Catia V5 solid models for use in calculation sheets and weight & balance record sheets; • Track supplier weight & balance record sheets for errors and format conformity; • Update other group leaders about design changes that had major impact on weight & balance; • Suggested design changes that have impact on weight and balance requirements; 2000 – 2009 CESSNA AIRCRAFT CO., Wichita, KS. Sr. Engineer – Mass Properties (Weights) Grp. / CX, XLS, CJ) • Created mass property data using Catia solid modelling functions; • Used PIOS-based system & SAP interface to obtain parts lists, ECRs, and other engineering info to perform weight and balance calculations; • Collaborated with delivery systems in order to support air worthiness & type certification (weight & balance manual); • Reviewed engineering drawings (structures & systems, including avionics & electrical) for mass property changes to evaluate impact on weight & CG; • Estimated and physically weighed individual parts & assemblies to help maintain accuracy of master databases; • Performed quarterly checkout runs of group calculation sheets that include updated mass property data; • Compiled quarterly weight & balance reports; • Participated actively in weekly engineering coordination meetings; • Supported internal and external customers by working marketing studies, sample loadings, and equipment listing; • Updated other group leaders about design changes that had major impact on weight & balance; • Suggested design changes that have minimal impact on weights and balance requirements; • Reviewed and advised on major internal customers requests, such as: 2 / 3
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  John L. Cleek_______________________________________________ Email: [email protected] Cell. (316) 253-0682 - Computed fuel & hydraulic fluids data properties (and compiled corresponding useful load report – XLS aircraft); - Performed recalculation of Horizontal Stabilizer inertia data for master database (XLS aircraft); - Performed mass property analysis for prototype/production brushless start generator & PCU (XLS aircraft); - Performed weight & balance analysis for prototype/production versions of the composite ventral strake (XLS aircraft); - Computed CX proto composite winglet mass properties. - Static balance studies on control surfaces (CX,XLS) 1997 – 2000 CESSNA AIRCRAFT CO., Wichita, KS (contract w/ PDS Technical Services) Mass Properties Engineer – Mass Properties (Weights Grp. / CX) • Had same responsibilities as listed above (with applications to CX aircraft mass properties only); • Reviewed, recompiled and updated fuel mass properties and landing gear- up/gear-down transpositions, as required by design and development modification. • Monitored CX weighings when requested. 1992 – 1997 CESSNA AIRCRAFT CO. (Wichita, KS) Mass Properties Engineer – Mass Properties (Weights Grp. / CX) • Responsible for CX mass properties analysis, report writing, weights and balance manual updated, certification reports, etc. • Monitored CX weighings when requested. 1985 – 1995 Oklahoma Air National Guard (Oklahoma City, OK) Wideband Equipment Technician – Staff Sergeant • Responsible for removal, installation, and maintenance of microwave radio communications equipment, cable racks, and antennas. Secret security clearance required. 3 / 3
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  John L. Cleek_______________________________________________ Email: [email protected] Cell. (316) 253-0682 1984 – 1992 Cleek Aviation, Inc. (Burns Flat, OK) DOD Contractor • Responsible for refuelling and maintaining T-38 and other military/general aviation aircraft. Education University of Oklahoma (Norman, OK) B.S., Aerospace Engineering, May 1991 Southwestern Oklahoma State University (Weatherford, OK) Pre-Engineering curriculum, sixty (60) hours. USAF Technical Training School (Kessler AFB, MS) Wideband Communications Equipment Specialist Courses and Training Friends University (Wichita, KS) Certificate - Total Quality Management (TQM) Cessna Aircraft Co (Wichita, KS) Front Line Leadership (FLL) training; Cadam 2D/3D Design; Catia V4 Solids - Cessna Aircraft Co.; Catia V5 Part Design & Sketcher , Advanced Curves & Surfaces; Affiliations Society of Allied Weight Engineers, Inc. (Wichita chapter). 4 / 3