About me
I am an aerospace engineer with > 50 years experience in maintenance, production, quality and design for metal and composites aero-structures, system engineering and propulsion. I was deeply involved in important projects such as MRCA Tornado, Eurofighter Typhoon, Italian-Bazilian AMX, NIKE Hercules Transfer of Know How From US ARMY to European NATO Countries. I worked with FIAT, Leonardo, Vulcanair, ARIS SpA, OMA Sud, DMA SRL and BS-Technology SRL. My main instinct is the transformation of new ideas into reality.
Studies
Italian Air Force Academy, for the Corps of Engineers
University of Naples Federico II°
University of Kansas: Division of Continuing Education, the School of Engineering, Airplane Design
Professional experiences
- 1970-1975: It. Air Force: Responsible of technical efficiency and maintenance of G91/T trainer aircraft of Advanced Flight Training School of Amendola (SVBAA)
- 1975-1978: It. Air Force: Chief Resident Technical Officer c/o Aeritalia of Turin, now Leonardo
- 1978-1979: IVECO: After resigning for It Air Force, Responsible of After Sales Support in North Africa and Middle East
- 1980-1986: AERITALIA (now Leonardo) Quality Assurance Director of Defence Aircraft Plant
- 1986-1990: ARIS SpA Lombardore (TO): Responsible of NIKE Hercules sourcing (for NATO contracts)
- 1990-1998: D.M.A. SRL (Aprilia-LT): Responsible new projects
- 1998-2000: Vulcanair SpA (Neaples): Technical Director
- 2000-2012: ARIS SpA, Lombardore (TO): Technical-contractual responsible for contracts with NATO - NAMSA
- 2012-2015: OMA Sud Capua (CE): Head Design Organization (HDO) i.a.w EASA
- 2016-2022: Blue Pool Advisors - London: Vice President for aeronautic business
- 2022-2025: BS-T srl Ovada (AL): Design and project of high power serial hybrid amphibious vehicles
What I can do
Engineering consultancies
Technical and design support for aerospace land and amphibious vehicles companies
Performance calculations, energy and power requirements for vehicles of any type
Innovative solutions and advanced tests
Design of special hybrid and electric vehicles
Main projects
Structural/Aerodynamic Redesign of OMA Sud's Skycar Aircraft
Hybrid engine design and development for LSA aircraft
Development of UAVs with mixed aerostatic and aerodynamic lift
Supercirculation wing project