Eric Prater
About Eric Prater
Eric Prater serves as the Principal Aerospace Certification Engineer at Belcan in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he has worked since 2019. He has over six years of experience in aerospace certification and has held various engineering roles at Belcan and Delta Air Lines.
Work at Belcan
Eric Prater has held multiple positions at Belcan since 2013. He currently serves as Principal Aerospace Certification Engineer, a role he has occupied since 2019 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Prior to this, he worked as a Senior Aerospace Certification Engineer from 2015 to 2017 and as Manager of Certification Engineering from 2017 to 2019. His responsibilities have included managing a certification team for Collins Aerospace and overseeing the career development of 16 engineers. He has also focused on maintaining on-time delivery and identifying growth opportunities for the group.
Education and Expertise
Eric Prater earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology, completing his studies from 2008 to 2013. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his career in aerospace certification. He is recognized as a subject matter expert in flammability certification regulations, specifically 14 CFR 25.853(a), (c), and (d), and has over six years of experience in preparing and approving test plans and reports that comply with these regulations.
Background
Before joining Belcan, Eric Prater worked at Delta Air Lines as an Avionics Engineer and Co-op Avionics Engineer from 2011 to 2012. His initial experience in the aviation industry contributed to his understanding of avionics systems and regulatory requirements. This background has informed his subsequent roles in aerospace certification, where he has developed expertise in reviewing and approving type designs, design changes, and supplier change requests.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Eric Prater has demonstrated significant capabilities in aerospace certification. He has managed a certification team and has been responsible for the preparation and approval of various regulatory documents. His experience includes overseeing compliance with flammability certification regulations and handling non-conformance reports. His contributions have supported the successful execution of contracts and the growth of business opportunities within the aerospace sector.