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). Chillamcharla 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 and during his tenure 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.