Erik Saal-CEO / Founder / Lead Developer
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CEO / Founder / Lead Developer
Supfix Germany GmbH
- Full responsibility for company management and strategic development
- Leading the development department with a focus on innovative product design
- Designing and developing the Supfix system using 3D and 2D CAD (SolidWorks)
- Building and testing prototypes on in-house CNC milling machines, laser cutters, and 3D printers
- Technical optimization of all components for transition to injection molding and mass production
- Planning and coordinating industrial mass production
- Filing a patent and receiving an award from the German Innovation Institute (DiiND) for outstanding innovation performance
Aircraft Mechanic / Inspector / ARC Inspector
CD Aircraft Maintenance GmbH
- Issuing Airworthiness Review Certificates (ARC) after successful document and physical inspections of piston-engine aircraft
- Issuing Release to Service (RtS) certificates after successful maintenance, repairs, or modifications
- Checking operating hours, Airworthiness Directives (AD, SB, LAT), and airworthiness and operational certificates of Part M/ML aircraft (CAMO Airworthiness Coordinator)
- Preparing CAMO contracts and maintenance programs (AMP) for piston-engine aircraft Part M/ML
- Installing and converting avionics and electronic components on Part M/ML piston-engine aircraft according to MC, STC & AMM
- Work planning and preparation of maintenance service quotes
- Supervising maintenance work on aircraft structures and avionics according to AMM, as well as engine and airframe repairs
- Independently operating aircraft on the ground for ground checks
- Checking and documenting flight safety and making adjustments during test flights
Self-employed Sole Proprietor
eCAD – Erik Saal, Konstruktionsbüro Potsdam
- Designing mechanical parts, machine and housing components in 3D CAD with SolidEdge, Autodesk Fusion 360, and SolidWorks for machined aluminum and injection-molded plastic parts
- Creating technical documents, reports, and engineering drawings for manufacturing processes
- CAM programming
- Developing, building, and manufacturing prototypes on CNC machines as well as SLA, SLS, and FDM 3D printers
- Setting up, maintaining, and managing the network and IT systems including CNC machines
- Acquiring projects, cost estimation, project planning, and presentations
- Consulting in product development
- Financial accounting and budget planning/management
- Office organization and administration
- Public relations
Office Manager
Landes-Kanu-Verband Brandenburg e.V.
- Professional and organizational support of the association
- Advising members and coordinating between sports institutions
- Organizing training camps and national and international competitions
- Financial accounting and budget planning/management
- Applying for and managing funding projects
- Office organization, registry management, and IT administration
- Public relations
Aircraft Mechanic Trainee
FSB Aircraft Maintenance GmbH
- Performing maintenance on piston engines and aircraft turbines according to AMM
- Performing maintenance on airframes and avionics according to AMM, including engine and airframe repairs
- Independently operating aircraft on the ground for ground checks
- Checking and documenting flight safety during test flights
Trainee Light Aircraft Builder
ProComposite
- Inspecting GFRP and CFRP cell structures
- Repairing composite wings and aircraft fuselages
- Building fiberglass landing gear fairings, ribs, and spars
- Creating molds from Styrofoam, fiberglass, and wood
- Creating 3D CAD models in Solid Edge
- Creating illustrated parts catalogs and assembly plans
Mechanical Engineering Student
Technical University of Berlin
- Designing and calculating wind turbines and gearboxes
- Designing gearbox components in 3D CAD with Solid Edge
Metal Construction Intern
Bertram Peters Metal Construction
- Developing workflows and work preparation for constructing aluminum, steel, and stainless steel structures
- Manufacturing individual parts according to technical drawings
- Performing surface treatment on metal parts
- Performing final assembly of components on job sites
Year Abroad
Work & Travel
- Leading groups and executing work assignments on wine farms
- Gate Attendant and Supervisor at a major event in Albert Park, Melbourne (Formula 1 ING Australian Grand Prix)
Civilian Service
Albert Schweitzer Children's Village e.V.
- Administering the IT system for six family houses
- Providing transportation services using a company car
- Maintaining garden areas
- Caring for children
Industry experience
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Experienced in Aerospace and Defense, Manufacturing, Sport, Energy, Agriculture, and Education.
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Experienced in Operations, Product Development, Quality Assurance, Project Management, Production, and Finance.
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Education
FSB Aircraft Maintenance GmbH
Apprenticeship · Aircraft Mechanic · Berlin, Germany
ProComposite
Apprenticeship · Light Aircraft Builder · Müncheberg, Germany
Technische Universität Berlin
Mechanical Engineering · Berlin, Germany
Certifications & licenses
Part 66 CAT B1 Aircraft Technician / Inspector
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Erik is based in Potsdam, Germany.
Erik speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Elementary).
Erik has at least 21 years of experience. During this time, Erik has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 10 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 1 month. Note that Erik may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Erik would be well-suited for roles such as: CEO / Founder / Lead Developer, Aircraft Mechanic / Inspector / ARC Inspector, Self-employed Sole Proprietor.
Erik's most recent position is CEO / Founder / Lead Developer at Supfix Germany GmbH.
In recent years, Erik has worked for Supfix Germany GmbH and CD Aircraft Maintenance GmbH.
Erik is most experienced in industries like Aerospace and Defense, Manufacturing, and Sport. Erik also has some experience in Energy, Agriculture, and Education.
Erik is most experienced in business areas like Operations, Product Development, and Quality Assurance. Erik also has some experience in Project Management, Production, and Finance.
Erik has recently worked in industries like Aerospace and Defense and Manufacturing.
Erik has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Quality Assurance, and Product Development.
Erik attended FSB Aircraft Maintenance GmbH for Aircraft Mechanic.
Erik has 1 certificate: Part 66 CAT B1 Aircraft Technician / Inspector.
The availability of Erik needs to be confirmed.
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