Nick Cook
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LinkedIn User
As a Project Engineer I worked with Nick for 4 years. I was fortunate that he was assigned to my projects, and when he was not assigned, I requested him to be part of my projects as did many other project engineers. This is due to Nick's reputation as an excellent engineer and leader with a proven track record for aggressively solving the toughest of problems. Nick's attention to detail and very ethical approach to engineering problem solving built a very trustworthy relationship with all his colleagues and customers alike. Nick has an inspiring work ethic that ensured me, every time, that project outcomes will exceed expectations. I am honored to recommend Nick's professionally and personally to any organization looking for the best of the best.
Eric Lemond
I first worked with Nick while I was the Country Manager responsible for the relationship with a key customer airline and Nick was the EE on our first wave of aircraft engineering projects. The quality of Nick's work and his attention to detail led the head of engineering at the airline to request Nick for all subsequent projects. Fast forward 2 years. While Nick was working on other full-time projects, he was still willing and able to solve a huge problem for that same customer. Nick figured out another vendor's software issue that was impacting Gogo's service. He is a hero who saved the day for Gogo and our customer. I strongly recommend him for the quality of his work and his ability to build trust with customers.
LinkedIn User
As a Project Engineer I worked with Nick for 4 years. I was fortunate that he was assigned to my projects, and when he was not assigned, I requested him to be part of my projects as did many other project engineers. This is due to Nick's reputation as an excellent engineer and leader with a proven track record for aggressively solving the toughest of problems. Nick's attention to detail and very ethical approach to engineering problem solving built a very trustworthy relationship with all his colleagues and customers alike. Nick has an inspiring work ethic that ensured me, every time, that project outcomes will exceed expectations. I am honored to recommend Nick's professionally and personally to any organization looking for the best of the best.
Eric Lemond
I first worked with Nick while I was the Country Manager responsible for the relationship with a key customer airline and Nick was the EE on our first wave of aircraft engineering projects. The quality of Nick's work and his attention to detail led the head of engineering at the airline to request Nick for all subsequent projects. Fast forward 2 years. While Nick was working on other full-time projects, he was still willing and able to solve a huge problem for that same customer. Nick figured out another vendor's software issue that was impacting Gogo's service. He is a hero who saved the day for Gogo and our customer. I strongly recommend him for the quality of his work and his ability to build trust with customers.
LinkedIn User
As a Project Engineer I worked with Nick for 4 years. I was fortunate that he was assigned to my projects, and when he was not assigned, I requested him to be part of my projects as did many other project engineers. This is due to Nick's reputation as an excellent engineer and leader with a proven track record for aggressively solving the toughest of problems. Nick's attention to detail and very ethical approach to engineering problem solving built a very trustworthy relationship with all his colleagues and customers alike. Nick has an inspiring work ethic that ensured me, every time, that project outcomes will exceed expectations. I am honored to recommend Nick's professionally and personally to any organization looking for the best of the best.
Eric Lemond
I first worked with Nick while I was the Country Manager responsible for the relationship with a key customer airline and Nick was the EE on our first wave of aircraft engineering projects. The quality of Nick's work and his attention to detail led the head of engineering at the airline to request Nick for all subsequent projects. Fast forward 2 years. While Nick was working on other full-time projects, he was still willing and able to solve a huge problem for that same customer. Nick figured out another vendor's software issue that was impacting Gogo's service. He is a hero who saved the day for Gogo and our customer. I strongly recommend him for the quality of his work and his ability to build trust with customers.
LinkedIn User
As a Project Engineer I worked with Nick for 4 years. I was fortunate that he was assigned to my projects, and when he was not assigned, I requested him to be part of my projects as did many other project engineers. This is due to Nick's reputation as an excellent engineer and leader with a proven track record for aggressively solving the toughest of problems. Nick's attention to detail and very ethical approach to engineering problem solving built a very trustworthy relationship with all his colleagues and customers alike. Nick has an inspiring work ethic that ensured me, every time, that project outcomes will exceed expectations. I am honored to recommend Nick's professionally and personally to any organization looking for the best of the best.
Eric Lemond
I first worked with Nick while I was the Country Manager responsible for the relationship with a key customer airline and Nick was the EE on our first wave of aircraft engineering projects. The quality of Nick's work and his attention to detail led the head of engineering at the airline to request Nick for all subsequent projects. Fast forward 2 years. While Nick was working on other full-time projects, he was still willing and able to solve a huge problem for that same customer. Nick figured out another vendor's software issue that was impacting Gogo's service. He is a hero who saved the day for Gogo and our customer. I strongly recommend him for the quality of his work and his ability to build trust with customers.
Experience
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Virgin Galactic
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United States
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Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Specialist Engineer, Avionics, Electrical
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Feb 2023 - Present
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Senior Engineer, Avionics, Electrical
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Mar 2021 - Feb 2023
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The Spaceship Company
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United States
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Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Engineer, Avionics Electrical
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Sep 2020 - Mar 2021
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Gogo
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United States
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Telecommunications
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300 - 400 Employee
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Senior Aircraft Engineer
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Sep 2019 - Jul 2020
Providing engineering and substantiation support for production installations of the Gogo in-flight connectivity and in-flight entertainment products. Providing engineering and substantiation support for production installations of the Gogo in-flight connectivity and in-flight entertainment products.
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Saratech
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United States
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Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Functional Manager
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Jun 2019 - Aug 2019
Oversee technical correctness and on-schedule completion of STC-related engineering activities.
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Electrical Engineering Manager
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Dec 2018 - Jun 2019
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Gogo
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United States
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Telecommunications
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300 - 400 Employee
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Electrical Engineering Manager
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Mar 2018 - Dec 2018
• Lead development of projects by assigning engineering resources and negotiating schedules throughout 10+ client projects • Oversee team of 6 engineers throughout daily operations; provide analytical training and coaching to foster internal growth • Communicate with project engineering and PMO departments to coordinate scheduling, operations, and customer requirements • Monitor, manage, and report progress of engineering deliverables and status to internal project managers
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Aircraft Electrical Engineer
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Sep 2016 - Mar 2018
• Represented Gogo engineering during all phases of design review (ITCM, PDR, CRD) to ensure optimal project execution • Collaborated with vendors to minimize procurement and lead time issues for new engineering designs • Provided on-site engineering support at domestics and international MROs for prototype system installations • Reviewed and approved engineering drawings and documents created by colleagues
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Star Aviation, a Carlisle Interconnect Technologies Company
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United States
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Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Electrical Engineer
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Jun 2015 - Sep 2016
• Created avionics wiring and system substantiation reports (System Safety Assessment, Electrical Load Analysis, EZAP, etc.) • Interfaced with regulatory representatives (DERs, CVEs) for guidance on novel design aspects • Coordinated with manufacturing department to minimize issues with new engineering designs
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Engineering Designer
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Jan 2013 - Jun 2015
• Created avionics wiring installation and harness fabrication drawings using AutoCAD LT • Researched electrical parts and airframe manufacturer standard practices to support engineering operations • Interfaced directly with customers to identify and define product requirements
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Technical Services Lead
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Feb 2010 - Jan 2013
• Managed offload technical services for Boeing by overseeing statements of work (SOWs) for projects • Created Microsoft Access automation to reduce labor requirements by 75% for a newly bid project • Incorporated service bulletins and COCs into Boeing WDMs and SSMs by utilizing Boeing proprietary software
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Technical Services
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Aug 2002 - Feb 2010
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Education
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2009 - 2015
University of South Alabama
Bachelor's degree, Electrical and Electronics Engineering -
2000 - 2002
Southeast College of Technology
Associate's degree, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
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