Libin D.
About Libin D.
Libin D. is a Senior Aircraft Performance Engineer and Flight Test Focal at Joby Aviation, with a strong background in aerospace engineering and flight testing. He has worked in various roles across multiple companies, including Gulfstream Aerospace and Amazon, and possesses expertise in aircraft certification processes and aerodynamic validation.
Work at Joby Aviation
Libin D. currently serves as a Senior Aircraft Performance Engineer and Flight Test Focal at Joby Aviation, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing flight test activities and ensuring aircraft performance meets regulatory standards. Prior to this, he worked as a Senior Flight Test Engineer at Joby Aviation from 2022 to 2024, contributing to various flight test initiatives. His work involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to validate aircraft performance and support certification processes.
Education and Expertise
Libin D. earned a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering (Aeronautics) from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, studying from 2008 to 2012. He furthered his education with a Master of Science in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from Oklahoma State University, completing his studies in 2014. His expertise includes the certification process for UAS platforms, particularly pursuing 44807 and Special Category type certifications. He is skilled in computational fluid dynamics (CFD), experimental aerodynamics, and wind and water tunnel testing.
Background
Libin D. has a diverse background in the aerospace industry, beginning his career at Gulfstream Aerospace. He worked there as a Mechanical Design Engineer in Advanced Aircraft Programs from 2014 to 2016, and later held positions as a Flight Test Engineer and Technical Specialist in Flight Test Engineering until 2019. After Gulfstream, he worked at Amazon as a Flight Test Engineer from 2019 to 2022. His experience encompasses engineering change management, component qualification, and certification processes with both FAA and EASA.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Libin D. has contributed to significant projects in the aerospace sector. He has experience in obtaining Part 135 exemptions and has been involved in Part 25 Flight Test planning, execution, and data analysis. His work includes validation of aerodynamic databases and aircraft performance models, as well as participation in the aircraft certification process, including Type Certificate (TC), Production Certificate (PC), and Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) certifications.