Richard Sauer

EDUCATION:  Kent State University - 1964 - BS, Aero-Space Technology                             Curiculum       Aircraft and engine systems, Theory of Flight, Engine Overhaul, Airframe and Systems       Theory of Operation, Trouble shooting and Repairs.           Pilot Training – Multi Engine Commercial Pilot, Instrument Rating, Single Engine CFI                                            

Flight test engineer.  Forty plus years  experience leading teams involved in propulsion and APU engine installation design, flight test and certification.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

                         Allison Division of GM

Experimental Flight Test/ Laboratory Test Engineer

-Vibration /Stress engineer advanced technology engines.

-Team leader overseeing installation and flight test of the  turboprop engine conversions

-Flight Test engineer on Experimantal Helicoptors and Fixed wing new Installations. 

Garrett Turbine Engines

                         Experimental Flight Test 

-Experimental Aircraft flight testing through FAA Certification

-Engine and aircraft instrumentation

-Project manager for New Engine Test, Installation Testing and Field Liaison

                         -Air Vehicle Engine Integration Manager US Army Commanche                   

                         -Project Manager: Engine Installation design of the T800 engine system, including                                IPS, Exhaust system,  FADEC interface, performance.

- Design Project Manager : NASA Space Station Dynamic Power System Preliminary Design

Independent Engineering Consultant

                        -Project Manager  DARPA Unmanned Vehicle light weight turbine engine 

                       -Program Manager: Boeing 747-100 Supertanker Conversion from cargo to air tanker