Allison Westwesta4@my.erau.edu 5765 NW 47th Ctcell: (954) 684-1547 Coral Springs, FL 33067

Education Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, FL -Associate of Science in Aviation Maintenance Science Expected Graduation Date: Spring 2016 -Bachelor of Science in Aviation Maintenance Science Area of Concentration: Maintenance Management Minor: Avionics Line Maintenance, Business Administration, Applied Mathematics Expected Graduation Date: Summer 2017

Certificates FAA Private Pilot License- Single Engine Land Total Time: 108 hours FAA Powerplant Mechanic License FAA Instrument Rating (Summer 2016) FAA Airframe Mechanic License (Winter 2016) FAA Commercial Pilot License (Winter 2016) FCC General Radiotelephone Operators License (Summer 2017) Projects

IGNITE Undergraduate Research Primary Investigator Summer 2013- Spring 2014Biodiesel Fuel Production and Testing for an Aerospace Class Powerplant- Producing B-20 from used peanut oil for testing in Pratt and Whitney J/60 and GE J-85 afterburning turbojets - Constructed J/60 and J-85 compatible test cell for fuel testing and engine tuning -Tested biofuel in ERAU jet dragster for functionality and efficiency in a high performance environment- Set track land speed records at Atlanta Dragway and Orlando Speed World on biofuel exceeding speeds of 270 mph in quarter-mile passes

SAE Formula Treasurer, Business Team Lead Summer 2015-Spring 2016- Responsible for maintaining financial records- Maintains website and marketing materials for the organization- Responsible for team’s Cost Analysis and business presentation for competition- Assists in manufacturing and final assembly

Project Haiti 2014 Undergraduate Lead, Electrical Team Lead Fall 2013-Spring 2014- Designing a solar powered water purification system for an orphanage to be installed near Port-au-Prince, Haiti- Creating electrical system for a fully automated water purifier that will filter over 5,000 gallons of water per day- Creating the solar panel system that will deliver power to the water purification system and orphanage

Honors and - Women of Excellence Scholarship, Embry-Riddle Aero. Univ. Awards - FIRST Tech Challenge Scholarship, Embry-Riddle Aero. Univ. - AP Scholar, College Board, 2012 Work Experience

Embry-Riddle Spring 2015-Summer 2015- Performed engine overhaul on IO-360-L2A during powerplant training course within a FAR 145 repair station- Disassembled, inspected, reassembled, and test ran Honeywell T-53 turboshaft during powerplant training course- Performed overhaul on Marvel-Schebler carburetors and Slick and TCM/Bendix magnetos

Larsen Motorsports Professional Jet Dragster Driver Spring 2013-current- Developed safety system designed to shut off the engine of a jet dragster and deploy the reserve parachute if the driver became unconscious during a pass, if the run was longer then six seconds, or an unsafe pressure drop- Assists in wiring electrical components of engine, engine starter boxes, fuel systems, and driver interface controls

- Assists in GE J-85 and Pratt and Whitney J/60 turbojet, afterburner, and fuel systems maintenance and assembly- Assists in manufacturing dragster and funny car chassis

First Landings Aviation Fleet Mechanic- Intern Summer 2015-Spring 2016

-Assisted in regular maintenance of flight school’s fleet of aircraft and Light Sport aircraft. Experience with Cessna 150, Cessna 172, Cessna 182, Tecnam Bravo, Tecnam Sierra, and Piper Cherokee maintenance-Assisted in performing oil changes, tire and brake pad changes, 100 hour inspections, basic electrical troubleshooting, and daily operations of the flight school