The DESIGNER

Designer of over 10 Different Rotorcraft and Manufactured Over 1700 Aircraft;

Mr. Dennis L. Fetters

Name:              Dennis LeRoy Fetters

Nationality: United States of America

Address: Fetters AeroSpace Company
2885 Sanford Ave SW #16639
Grandville, Michigan 49418 USA

Email: fettersbuiltco@sbcglobal.net

Phone: (001) 937-931-0032

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dennis-fetters-3654911b

YouTube:    https://www.youtube.com/user/fettersbuiltco

Introduction:

          I had run both the administrative and design divisions of my own companies for 20 years, but it was always out of necessity and I had never really enjoyed doing the office part of the job. My true love had always been to design, build and fly my own aircraft, which was the only real reason I even started my own businesses. In the year 2001 I sold the rights to my helicopter manufacturing company, and I decided to because a freelance helicopter designer, going to other companies around the world and helping them to overcome the difficult task of helicopter development. I would also develop new helicopter concepts and market the designs to companies with the willingness to learn to build them, as well as hands-on helping them throughout the complete process. In this way, I had found my niche, and never regretted the decision. So I continue to make my experience and abilities available to those that need me, as well as to continue pumping out my new rotorcraft designs for those willing to buy and build them.

          I am a hard-working and motivated-professional with real-world experience in not only the 30 years of designing, building, testing and flying of my own rotorcraft designs, but I also have experience during that same time of founding and owning the companies that manufactured and sold those rotorcraft. Over the past 30 years, I was the founder of three different companies from start-up to full-production, while establishing all the separate departments, fabrication procedures, manufacturing-lines and training of the personnel in their respective jobs.

          I have designed over 10 different helicopters and gyroplane variants with a 100% success rate where all have flown successfully, and I had manufactured over 1700 rotorcraft and shipped them world-wide. I am one of the only people in the world that has successfully designed and manufactured both helicopters and gyroplanes, which provides me with a unique set of abilities, experiences and accomplishments over other designers. I am also a Commercially-licensed helicopter and gyroplane pilot, and I do my own test-flying which also gives me an edge over most designers, and helps to build confidence in others that fly my aircraft.

          As I mentioned earlier, I had always run my own companies out of necessity, spending 70% of my time in managerial duties rather than in the designing-room where I prefer. For this reason since the year 2001 I decided to no longer own my own mass-manufacturing companies, and made myself 100% available to other companies doing what I enjoy and am best at; designing and testing new aircraft as a Freelance-Engineer.

          After visiting 22 different countries, I have a very good worldly knowledge through my extensive travels and while living outside of the United States. I have become well experienced in the life and business-styles of the Islamic and Asian world. I have extensive experience in business-ethics from my over 15 years of working with the Chinese in particular. I also have visited and lived in Islamic countries for many years, and I am very familiar with their customs and business-style. I have the ability to accept and rapidly adapt to foreign environments and cultures, and when necessary, I am willing to go wherever needed to get the job done, while being able to utilize and adapt local materials if required.

Management Style and Personal Outlooks:

          I am a person that believes in the timely desired results of a project, and I expect the people working with me to adopt an “attitude of perfection”, which is absolutely essential for any business working on aircraft, especially rotorcraft and UAV type aircraft. It is always my constant mission to train the people working with me to excel in their duties, to always seek advice, to improve their knowledge, skills and abilities towards their job, as I myself still strive to do each day. It is my affirmed belief and policy that the most valuable asset of any business is their experienced employees, so it is important to properly train them, while keeping them happy, challenged and motivated to work as a goal-oriented multitasked team.

          I lead by example. I not only know how to design the parts and components, but I also possess the hands-on skills to use the tools, machinery and techniques to build them myself. This also gives me another great advantage over normal engineers where I can design the parts for ease of manufacturing, while training the people how to build them. I am also used to working in a chain-of-command, and I will always strive to excel in the eyes of my superiors and meet their expectations.

          I tell my team that their job description is; “whatever it takes”, and “just get it done right!” If you want an honest-hardworking person with experience and a history of documented success and full-spectrum of knowhow in the rotorcraft and aviation field, and with the ability to form and lead a team to successfully design and build your aircraft, then I hope you would consider me for that position within your organization.

Personal Statistics, Experience and Capabilities:

Education:

High School: Wentworth Military Academy, 1970 to 1975

Achieved the rank of First Lieutenant before graduation
Head of the Academy’s Model and Science Club

College: Wentworth Military Academy College, 1975 to 1977

Achieved the rank of Captain
Company Commander of Headquarters Company
Achieved third highest ranking Cadet position in graduating year
Enrolled in the Reserve Officers Training Corp. (ROTC)
Scout Master of the Academy’s Boy Scout Troop of America

Military Service: United States Army, 1977 to 1982

NG Combat Engineer
Heavy Equipment Specialist
Bridge Building and Forward Engineer Support Team (FEST-A)
Demolitions
Expert Marksman M16A3 Assault Rifle and M1911 45-caliber Sidearm
Awarded “Top-Trainee” and “Soldier of the Cycle”

Condition of Health:

Excellent
188 centimeters tall at 96 kg.
Non smoker
Non consumer of alcohol
Never used drugs, marijuana or narcotics
No medications or other health conditions
Athletic and exercise regularly
Enjoy Hill-Climbing and Badminton

Family Status:

Wife: Mrs. Tan Mi, Citizen of Chinese
DOB; October 15, 1977
Business degree
Invests in land and rental property
Daughter: Shenandoah, Citizen of USA
DOB; May 05, 2015

Languages:

English- Native speaking/reading/writing
Familiar speaking in Spanish
Familiar speaking limited Italian, French and Arabic
Speak some Mandarin Chinese

Technical Experience:

Designer in SoldWorks CAD System
Aircraft Aerodynamics
Mechanical Engineering
Rotary-Winged Dynamics
Rotor Blade Design and Fabrication
Combustion Engine Theory
Advanced Composite Engineering

Skills Mastered:

Master Tool & Die Maker
MIG and TIG Welding
Lathe Operator
Milling Machine Operator
Drilling Machine Operator
Metal Machining Fabrication
Jigging and Fixture Design and Fabrication
Sheet-Metal Fabrication
Plastic Injection Mold Design and Fabrication
Investment Casting
Composite Mold and Plug Design and Fabrication
Pre-Preg Composite lay-up Engineer
Plastic Rotational Molding Design and Fabrication
Plastic Vacuum Forming Design and Fabrication
Plastic Blow-Mold Design and Fabrication
Component Destruction Testing

Employment and Business History:

Tenneco Corporation (USA & Mexico)

Employed from October 2018 to Present
Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer
Responsible for installation on new factory in Mexico

Unmanned Solutions Technology, LLc. (USA)

Employed from May 2018 to Present
Director of Engineering / VTOL UAV Designs

Hubei Ewatt Technology Co., LTD (P. R. China)

Employed from 2013 to February 2016
Director of VTOL Vehicle Design, Research and Manufacturing
Chief Engineer and Designer of all VTOL vehicles
Troubleshooting and redesign the EWZ-1 UAV helicopter to increase payload 20kg to 50kg, and increased flight duration from 1 hour to 4 hours
Troubleshooting and improving the EWZ-S8 Multirotor UAV vehicle
Designed and developed the new EWZ-S8 “Mini” Multirotor UAV vehicle
Implemented the new Ewatt engine development center designing and manufacturing custom MOGAS engines
Made possible the establishment of the Ewatt European Development and Research Center
Implemented Pre-Preg Composite Techniques and manufacturing into Ewatt
Improved and modernized the manufacturing facility of Ewatt
Designed and implemented the reorganization of Ewatt workforce
Consultant in establishing sales and marketing networks
Consultant in the design of the new Ewatt Aerospace Aviation Industrial Park
Wuhan City Huanghe Talent Plan Award for 2014
Hubei Government Science Innovation Award 2013
Ewatt Outstanding Contributions for UAV Development Award 2014