Instructor: Prashant Chillamcharla

Prashant Chillamcharla
 Biography: Prashant Chillamcharla is a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Designated Engineering Representative (DER) with delegations in 14 CFR Part 23 and 14 CFR Part 25 in the areas of Structures, Major Repairs, Major Alterations and Cabin Safety. In addition, he holds delegations of a structures and cabin safety Unit Member on several Organization Designation Authorizations (ODA).Prashant embarked on his aerospace journey after earning a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Wichita State University. He has been in the industry for over two decades now and during his tenure he has held various key positions which involved managing and supporting several certification programs ranging from TSO, STC, PMA and Major Alterations. Having worked both in the Private Business Jet sector and Commercial Airlines sector, he has gained valuable experience and insights in both areas of the industry. His industry experience brings a practical perspective to his teaching, allowing students to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world application.

Classes by this instructor


Cabin Safety and Crashworthiness of Aircraft Cabin Interiors

This course provides a fundamental review of transport airplane regulatory requirements and compliance-finding methodologies associated with cabin safety and crashworthiness regulations on aircraft cabin interior configurations. The course also reviews FAA/EASA criteria to determine the certification bases of Type Certification and Supplemental Type Certification projects.
September 16-20, 2024, San Diego Marriott Mission Valley