# Erick Corona > Head of Systems and Operations Integration - Autonomous Flight Location: San Francisco Bay Area, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/erickcorona As a Product Manager and Engineering Leader, I thrive when working with interdisciplinary teams focused on delivering products that positively impact people's lives and are on the edge of technological innovation. I have been fortunate to work within the core of emerging Autonomy and AI/ML capabilities and do so near the enabling technologies that are fueling the disruption: unlimited computing, ubiquitous sensing, global communications, advances in battery and material properties, and novel design and manufacturing methods that all act as innovation catalysts. Alongside the technology, I have had the privilege of leading teams responsible for delivering high-value solutions to institutions and end customers operating within complex and highly regulated environments spanning the Energy, Manufacturing, Defense, and Aviation markets - all sectors that will benefit tremendously from the value that Autonomy and AI/ML have to offer. Beyond the creative and value creation aspects, I thoroughly enjoy developing, managing, and belonging to high-performing mission-driven teams and organizations. ## Work Experience ### Head of Systems and Operations Integration - Autonomous Flight @ Wisk Jan 2025 – Present | San Francisco Bay Area - Lead Gen 6 Autonomous eVTOL Systems and Operations Integration activities spanning Aircraft, Autonomy, Airspace, Infrastructure/Vertiport, and Ground/Flight Operations. - Oversee L0 Engineering and Operational specifications and validation plans and ensure alignment across Gen 6 Engineering, Safety, Certification, and Airline organizations. - Execute Airspace and Infrastructure Operational Integration plans in coordination with FAA/NASA, EASA/SESAR, and other international jurisdictions and stakeholders. - Drive Airspace Modernization and Testing roadmaps for the adoption of emerging Automated Flight Rules (AFR) in conjunction with Boeing/SkyGrid and key industry, standards and regulatory partners. ### Head of Airspace Operational Integration - Autonomous Flight @ Wisk Jan 2023 – Jan 2025 | San Francisco Bay Area - Lead Concept of Operations and Airspace Integration engineering and integration teams. - Established Airspace Operational Validation strategy (in coordination with FAA/NASA). - Spearheaded Automated Flight Rules (AFR) regulatory, industry, and standards maturation in coordination with Boeing and Skygrid. - Assessed international trends and opportunities for the adoption of autonomous flight. ### Head of Product Management - Autonomous Urban Air Mobility @ Wisk Jan 2020 – Jan 2023 | San Francisco Bay Area - Defined autonomous eVTOL aircraft design and operational requirements (MR&O/L0) and Entry-Into-Service ConOps - Established Operations, Human Factors, Infrastructure, and Market Intelligence teams. - Monitored market innovation trends and opportunities in the urban air mobility space. - Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams on design trades and system analysis. ### Director of Product Management - Predictive Maintenance @ C3.ai Jan 2015 – Jan 2020 | San Francisco Bay Area Developed AI Predictive Maintenance SaaS applications to enhance asset safety, reliability, operational efficiency, and risk management. Deployments included: - USAF engagement resulting in $95M DoD contract award (F-35, F-16, C-5M, and E-3). - Electric Utility Asset Management solution focused on 19K transformer and breaker assets. - Power Generation and O&G real-time AI enhanced asset condition and monitoring solutions. ### Manager Substation & Transmission Line Asset Strategy @ Pacific Gas and Electric Company Jan 2013 – Jan 2015 | San Francisco Bay Area Led data driven analysis efforts focused on: - Risk/safety analysis and determination of optimum replacement schedules of ageing assets. - Maintenance policy assessment to support transition towards condition/risk based decisions. - Assessment of industry developments, technology solutions, and pilot opportunities. ### Teaching Assistant - Product Design and Development @ Massachusetts Institute of Technology Jan 2013 – Jan 2013 | Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States Supported interdisciplinary Product Design and Development class open to students enrolled in MIT School of Engineering, MIT Sloan School of Business, and Industrial Design seniors from the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD). - Mentored four teams - product development assignments and class project. - Assisted with class preparation and grading responsibilities. ### Research Fellow - Power Prod. Medium Voltage Division @ ABB Jan 2012 – Jan 2013 | Lake Mary, FL - Developed sensor package for distribution equipment with focus on smart grid applications. - Provided roadmap for developing electric equipment Predictive Maintenance solutions. - Research documented as part of MIT-LGO thesis requirements. ### Manufacturing Manager - 747-8 Program @ Boeing Jan 2011 – Jan 2011 | Everett, Washington, United States - Acted as Manufacturing - Engineering and Flight Test liaison to identify engineering mods. - Assessed and communicated late engineering change impacts to manufacturing operations. - Created part availability visualization tools to manage job scheduling and part demand. ### Propulsion Flight Test Engineer - 787 Program @ Boeing Jan 2009 – Jan 2011 | Seattle, Washington, United States - Planned and conducted 787 Flight Testing - propulsion (GEnX/T1000/APU) and fuel system. - Performed onboard engine/FADEC monitoring, troubleshooting, and data collection/analysis. - Selected as core team responsible for supporting 787 First Flight readiness and execution. ### Propulsion Control & Simulation Engineer - 787 Program @ Boeing Jan 2004 – Jan 2009 | Everett, Washington, United States - Co-developed 787 propulsion simulation model for the Rolls-Royce Trent1000 engine. - Co-invented/co-led development of 787 Thrust Asymmetry Protection (TAP) safety function. - Performed engineering/system analysis, hardware in loop testing, and crew training. - Developed testing requirements for propulsive system validation. - Analyzed and validated/verified airframe-engine interfaces. ### Performance Methods Engineer @ GE Aviation Jan 2003 – Jan 2004 | Querétaro, Mexico - Aircraft Engine Performance Methods Engineer supporting CF34-10/CFM56. - Translated Fortran based Thermodynamic Cycle Deck code into NPSS (C/C++). - Engineering Award Recipient - 50% Fortran-NPSS Migration reduction (6Sigma). ### Operations Assistant - Summer Job @ Skydive Baltimore Jan 1996 – Jan 2000 | Laurel, Delaware, United States - Managed Flight & Manifest Coordination - Assisted with Parachute Folding Operations - Trained as Skydiving Pilot ## Education ### Master of Science in Engineering Systems, Energy and Sustainability Massachusetts Institute of Technology ### MBA in Management MIT Sloan School of Management ### MS in Aeronautical Engineering | Energy - Propulsion - Fluids University of Washington ### BS in Mechanical Electrical Engineering Tecnológico de Monterrey ### Flight Mechanics & Dynamics Politecnico di Torino ### Internal Combustion Engines - Gas/Diesel Università degli Studi di Modena e Reggio Emilia ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/erickcorona - Portfolio: https://wisk.aero/ --- Source: https://flows.cv/erickcorona JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/erickcorona/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-13