Selma Piovezan
Montreal,ON
Summary
- Electronics Engineer with Master’s degree in Aerospace Systems, Embraer Aerospace Engineering Specialization Program and MBA in International Business Management.
- Diversified 21 years of professional experience in the aerospace industry, including aircraft fleet sustaining, team leadership, new aircraft development, hands-on integration testing and certification of avionics systems as well as full coordination of major change approvals for world-class airframe manufacturers.
- Knowledge of Aviation Standards and Regulations as ARP 4754A, ARP 4761, DO-178C, DO-160, Several ARINC Standards, Part 25 Requirements. Experience in research and development of new technologies for Avionics Systems, including participation in numerous international seminars.
- Experience in customer support for Avionics Systems, including on-site support at the customer representing the OEM and providing support for resolution of field issues.
- Self-motivated, enthusiastic, analytical, strong communication and leadership skills. Ability to communicate and report to different management levels and heavily engaged in negotiations with multidisciplinary teams and suppliers.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Avionics Senior Engineer – Secret Clearance
Canadian Department of Defence
03.2021 - Current
- Acting as DND TAA (Technical Airworthiness Authority) avionics approval authority and engineering support roles for the Canadian Air Force fleet.
- Authoring of TAA Issues Papers, TAA Advisories, Technical Notes with the review of new and modified military aircraft certification process, analysis of aircraft risks and limitations for flight permits issuances, approval of certification plans and finding of compliance for certification projects
Avionics Senior Specialist
L3HARRIS
09.2020 - 03.2021
- Worked on the initial phases of the C114 (Tutor) and CF118 avionics updates. Activities included requirements management, supplier selection and writing of technical specifications
Avionics Senior Specialist
SpaceJet Montreal – Mitsubishi Aircraft Corp.
02.2020 - 05.2020
- Requirements writing and management in DOORS for the SpaceJet M100 Project
- Engagement of Major Avionics Systems Suppliers through Technical Requirements Document and Statements of Work
- Defining systems preliminary architectures and analyzing systems certification requirements plan
- Interacting with multi-disciplinary teams in Japan
- Presenting development status and schedule to the management
Senior Engineer Specialist
Bombardier Aerospace
06.2016 - 02.2020
- Integrated a brand-new voice and data safety services Cockpit SATCOM system within a condensed schedule through close follow up of supplier’s milestones.
- Integration and product support of Avionics such as air data Smart Probes, Standby System, IRS and recorders in the Global 7000.
- System testing on SITS rig and aircraft, PRs investigation, troubleshooting and support to production line functional tests execution
Section Chief
Bombardier Aerospace
09.2012 - 06.2016
- Management of direct reporting system integrators and other matrix resources and overseeing 6 Work Packages: Air Data System, Integrated Cockpit Panels, IRS, CVR/FDR, ELT and Maintenance Panels while interacting, negotiating and managing Major Avionics/Systems Suppliers.
- Review and approval of technical documentation as design authority.
- Provided strategic direction to staff on priority projects, assigned tasks to team members, monitored progress and ensured deadlines were met.
Engineering Specialist
Bombardier Aerospace
05.2008 - 09.2012
- System Integrator responsible for CSeries communication and surveillance systems, including COMM Radios, Audio, SATCOM, Datalink (CPDLC, ACARS), ADS-B, TAWS, Weather Radar, SMS; and Inertial and Air Data Systems.
- Gathering of customer inputs to the design in workshops and presentations to customers on the development status.
- Writing and/or negotiation of Technical Requirements in GTRDs, TRD and SyRD
- Definition of system architectures and interfaces.
Product Development Engineer
EMBRAER – Empresa Brasileira de Aeronáutica
01.2004 - 04.2008
- Avionics System development, integration and certification. Specialist in Communication, Navigation and Surveillance Systems.
- Authoring of certification reports, certification tests execution.
- Coordination projects for aircraft systems major change approval.
- Field issues investigation and product support.
- New technologies research focal for surveillance and communication applications (CNS/ATM) and participation in International Workshops.
Trainee in Aerospace Engineering Specialization Program
EMBRAER – Empresa Brasileira de Aeronáutica
07.2002 - 12.2003
- Aeronautics culture immersion and Aerospace disciplines (Aerodynamics, Structures, Aircraft Design, Aircraft Performance, Certification, Safety, etc.) intensive courses
- Specialization in Avionics Systems
- Preliminary development of a Defense aircraft (light combat & trainer) design in a multidisciplinary group
Education
MBA in International Operations, Trade and Business Management -
USP – Universidade de São Paulo
06.2008
Master’s in Aerospace System Engineering -
ITA – Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica
01.2005
Bachelor of Electrical/Electronics Engineer -
UFBA – Universidade Federal da Bahia
01.2002
Skills
- Root Cause Analysis
- Schematics Interpretation
- Project Planning
- Team Collaboration
- Team building
- Multitasking
- Experience in leadership
- Documentation Management
- System Engineering
Accomplishments
- Appointed as High Potential Employee by the Bombardier Leadership in 2010, 2011 and 2013 and promoted to Avionics Section Chief and Senior Eng Specialist.
- Supported Embraer E-Jets Entry into Service in Republic Airlines Maintenance facilities – Indianapolis/IN, USA; 2005.
- Worked on the CSeries Program from Launch to EIS phase as an active and driving team player and in the leadership team.
Participation In International Seminars
- ARINC 771 LEO Aviation Satellite Communication System WG Montreal, Canada 2017/2018
- ICAO SATCOM Communications Working Group Seattle WA, USA Sep 2011
- ICG Flight Deck and Cabin Communication Conference Williamsburg, VA, USA Aug 2010
- ADS-B Workshop by Eurocontrol Athens, Greece May 2007
- ADS-B Certification Workshop Palma de Mallorca, Spain Nov 2007
Training
- Project Management (Embraer)
- Aircraft Performance (Bombardier)
- FAR 25.1309 RMS – Reliability Maintenance and Safety (Bombardier)
- DAO – Design Approval Organization (Bombardier)
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Professional
Portuguese
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Avionics Senior Engineer – Secret Clearance
Canadian Department of Defence
03.2021 - Current
Avionics Senior Specialist
L3HARRIS
09.2020 - 03.2021
Avionics Senior Specialist
SpaceJet Montreal – Mitsubishi Aircraft Corp.
02.2020 - 05.2020
Senior Engineer Specialist
Bombardier Aerospace
06.2016 - 02.2020
Section Chief
Bombardier Aerospace
09.2012 - 06.2016
Engineering Specialist
Bombardier Aerospace
05.2008 - 09.2012
Product Development Engineer
EMBRAER – Empresa Brasileira de Aeronáutica
01.2004 - 04.2008
Trainee in Aerospace Engineering Specialization Program
EMBRAER – Empresa Brasileira de Aeronáutica
07.2002 - 12.2003
MBA in International Operations, Trade and Business Management -
USP – Universidade de São Paulo
Master’s in Aerospace System Engineering -
ITA – Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica
Bachelor of Electrical/Electronics Engineer -
UFBA – Universidade Federal da Bahia
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