Nate De Putter
About Nate De Putter
Nate De Putter is an Aerospace Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN and a faculty member at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, with extensive experience in aviation and aerospace engineering.
Current Role at BLUE ORIGIN
Nate De Putter works as an Aerospace Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN, specializing in aerospace engineering at the company's Merritt Island location. He has been in this role since 2019, contributing his extensive experience in the design and construction of high-power-density battery packs and systems for liquid oxygen.
Educational Background
Nate De Putter holds several degrees from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott. He earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Space Physics in 2020, a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical Engineering in 2019, and a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Aeronautical Science in an earlier academic period. Additional to his technical qualifications, he obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Aviation/Airway Management and Operations in 2011.
Role at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Nate has held multiple positions at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. He serves as a Faculty Member since 2011 and an Instructor Pilot since 2007. His role as an Instructor Pilot includes delivering training and guidance, leveraging his certifications as an Airline Transport Pilot, Aerobatic Pilot, and multiple instructor ratings such as MEI, CFII, and CFI.
Experience in Flight Operations
Since 2013, Nate De Putter has been working as a Flight Operations Supervisor at ERAU Flight Line in Prescott, AZ. His duties include overseeing flight operations and ensuring adherence to safety-related principles and procedures, drawing on his extensive decade-plus experience in aviation.
Specialized Knowledge and Skills
Nate De Putter's expertise encompasses designing high-power-density battery packs with outputs exceeding 300kW and handling systems for liquid oxygen. His technical skills are complemented by his MBA in Aviation Business, enabling him to integrate business acumen with engineering proficiency effectively.