Lars Hefti

ATPL Pilot cadet, B. Eng.

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

About

As an ATPL Pilot Cadet at airBaltic Training, I am leveraging my private pilot license and technical expertise to advance my aviation career. My focus includes mastering flight training operations while applying a solid foundation in simulation testing and validation gained through years of engineering experience. Previously, I contributed to CAE's Training Products group for over seven years, specializing in Boeing, Airbus and ATR Flight Simulation Training Devices. My role encompassed validation and verification, regulatory compliance, and customer support for certifications by aviation authorities like EASA and FAA. Driven by a commitment to safety and precision, I aim to enhance pilot training standards and contribute to the aviation industry's growth.

Experience

  • ATPL(A) Pilot Cadet at airBaltic Training
    Nov 2024 - Present · 1 yr 9 mos

    •PA24 - EASA Integrated Training •ATPL theory average grade: 92.9% •On going flight training on Diamond DA40 NG towards IR/ME

  • CAE ()
    • Test Engineer - Boeing, Airbus and ATR Training Products
      Mar 2019 - Jun 2024 · 5 yrs 4 mos

      •V&V on Boeing 787,777,757,767, Airbus A330, A220 and ATR training devices (Full Flight simulators, Integrated Procedure Trainers, VSIMs) •Customer support in simulator acceptance and qualification with aviation authorities (EASA, FAA and other national CAAs) at major airline training centres across the globe •Deployments to training centers in Canada, USA, China, UAE, Germany, New Zealand, Vietnam •Testing and training documentation (LOFT, ATM, MCD) execution testing and troubleshooting •Create, maintain and review QTG masters for different aircrafts types for initial and recurrent simulator certifications •Prepare product critical design reviews on behalf of V&V community of practice •Plan upcoming V&V workload amongst multiple different simulation products •Prepare and execute flight simulator test plans and report snags in training scenarios •Validate software/hardware fixes through flight training environment

    • Test Specialist - Boeing 787/737 Deployment team
      May 2017 - Mar 2019 · 1 yr 11 mos

      •Prepare and execute flight simulator acceptance test plans •Support FSTD customer acceptances and certifications with aviation authorities (EASA, FAA) off site and on site at major airline training centres across the globe •Document, report, follow up on snags •Validate software/hardware fixes through integrated flight training environment •Review and deliver QTG package for FSTD initial qualification

  • Intern engineer in preparation for ground tests (Global 7000, C-Series) at BOMBARDIER
    Jan 2016 - Apr 2016 · 4 mos

    • Progam automated systems for test rigs • Elaborate electrical wiring diagrams and harnesses specifications • Select electrical equipment’s and sensors

  • Test specialist internship at CAE
    Jan 2015 - Apr 2015 · 4 mos

    • Flight training device testing (Airbus, Boeing) • Elaborate testing manuals • Snags/Deficiencies reporting

  • Software analyst internship at Pratt & Whitney Canada
    Jan 2014 - Apr 2014 · 4 mos

    • Convert an engine simulation tool from Matlab 2007 to 2010 • Document the object oriented structure of the engine simulation tool • Conceive a GUI for Matlab plotting analysis