Alexandre Chartoire

Senior Engineer in Aircraft Propulsion | Expertise in R&D, Design, Testing, Certification, and MRO.

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

About

Product Development & Flight Test Focal At Boeing for CFM Engineer with 15 years Aeronautics experience

Experience

  • Powerplant Engineering and Test Cell Senior Manager at MTU Maintenance Canada
    Aug 2021 - Oct 2024 · 3 yrs 3 mos

    Led a multicultural team of 25 professionals to optimize engine workscopes, inspection technologies (saving $2M annually), and test cell operations.

  • R&T Project Manager Fan Module Demonstrator at Safran
    Apr 2020 - Jul 2021 · 1 yr 4 mos

    Directed a multi-partner fan module test project, delivering innovative technologies and completing engine design, instrumentation, and testing with minimal delays.

  • CFM International (CFM) (On-site)
    • Project Manager at Boeing for New Middle-Market Airplane
      Jan 2018 - Mar 2020 · 2 yrs 3 mos

      Managed Safran's collaboration with Boeing to define engine solutions for New Mid-Market Airplane (NMA) missions, delivering technical proposals and integrating designs.

    • Flight Test Leader for LEAP-1B on 737 Max at Boeing
      Jul 2015 - Dec 2017 · 2 yrs 6 mos

      Coordinated flight tests for 737Max aircraft, ensuring certification and resolving complex engine-aircraft integration challenges. Conducted approximately 200 hours of in-flight testing to validate engine performances and operability.

    • Flight Test Leader on Flying Test Bed
      Mar 2015 - Jun 2015 · 4 mos

      Led LEAP-1A & LEAP-1B initial flight testbed activities on GE’s two 747 aircraft in Victorville, conducting 150 hours of in-flight tests. Coordinated flight readiness reviews, data collection, and on-site support for Safran hardware and personnel.

  • Safran (Greater Paris Metropolitan Region · On-site)
    • Project Manager for LEAP-1B Engine Program
      May 2014 - Feb 2015 · 10 mos

      Oversaw multiple certification tests for 737 Max engines, aligning cost, risks, and schedules with EASA/FAA standards.

    • Lean Six-Sigma Project Leader (Black Belt)
      Jun 2011 - Apr 2014 · 2 yrs 11 mos

      Implemented Lean Six-Sigma methodologies to enhance design efficiency, cut costs by 25%, and streamline certification processes.

    • Aerothermal and Combustion Computational Methods Manager
      Oct 2009 - Jun 2011 · 1 yr 9 mos

      Managed advanced computational method research and user interfaces, optimizing designs with innovative aerothermal solutions.

  • Design Office Engineer Performance and Aerothermal at ArianeGroup
    Oct 2003 - May 2006 · 2 yrs 8 mos

    Analyzed rocket engine performance and developed Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) models for Ariane V, Vega space launchers, and missile projects.