Eric Asinas
About Eric Asinas
Eric Asinas is a Technical Trainer III at Blue Origin with extensive experience in the aerospace industry, having worked at companies such as United Launch Alliance, SpaceX, and Embraer.
Title
Eric Asinas holds the position of Technical Trainer III at Blue Origin, a role he has occupied since 2022. In this capacity, he leverages his extensive background in aerospace quality and safety.
Company
Eric Asinas is currently employed at Blue Origin, where he serves as a Technical Trainer III. Blue Origin is a prominent aerospace manufacturer and sub-orbital spaceflight services company, contributing to advanced space exploration initiatives.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Blue Origin, Eric Asinas worked at United Launch Alliance (ULA) as an Aerospace Quality Inspector from 2019 to 2022 in Cape Canaveral, FL. Earlier in 2019, he spent a brief period at SpaceX as an Integration Technician in Cape Canaveral, FL. His career also includes significant tenures at Embraer, where he served in various roles including Technical Trainer/Quality Engineer and QC Inspector/Quality Coach from 2011 to 2019 in both Melbourne, FL and Greater Nashville Area, TN. Prior to that, he worked as an Airframe & Power Plant Technician at Embraer in Nashville, TN from 2008 to 2011, and as an Aircraft Router at AirTran Airways in Orlando, FL from 2005 to 2008. Eric commenced his career with a role at Delta Connection Academy and later served in the US Navy as an Aviation Mechanic from 1997 to 2001 in Fort Worth, TX.
Education and Expertise
Eric Asinas obtained a Master of Aeronautical Science from Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU), with a concentration in Aviation Safety and Security, where he studied from 2013 to 2018. Earlier, he earned a Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) in Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, studying from 2001 to 2004. His expertise in Value Stream Mapping and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) is pivotal in the aerospace industry, complementing his strong foundation in airworthiness and technical training capabilities.
Background
Eric Asinas has a robust background in the aerospace industry, having amassed a wealth of experience from his roles in prominent organizations such as Blue Origin, United Launch Alliance (ULA), SpaceX, and Embraer. His career path has seen him take on various critical roles ranging from quality inspection to technical training, underpinning his expertise in aviation safety and engineering. His multifaceted experience is further enhanced by his academic qualifications, which include advanced degrees with a focus on aviation safety and aeronautics.