Erin M Edwards, CD, M.Sc.

Product Engineer

Canada7 yrs experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

First non-astronaut CAPCOM in Canada.
Expert in space operations and aviation.
Strong leadership in high-pressure environments.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a highly skilled professional in aerospace and military operations.

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PilotingMilitary OperationsSpace OperationsAviationTechnical WritingAnalytical SkillsNavigationMaritime OperationsData AnalysisWritingFlight SafetyCommandGeographic Information Systems (GIS)Team LeadershipInterpersonal Skills

About

Space Ops+CAPCOM Instructor+Helo Pilot Former special forces helicopter pilot and space sciences MSc with an undeniable passion for space, flight, community involvement, and...rugby! Reliable, fit, focused, and mission oriented. Knowledgeable and wise, yet always willing to learn new skills and seek new perspectives. Significant experience digesting highly complex, academic, and technical information/data and developing simple, actionable plans accordingly. Enjoys challenges that are equal parts cerebral and physical. Capable of working effectively alone or with teams and adept at leading teams to success in difficult conditions. Demonstrated competencies in: geology, mineral exploration, piloting, aviation operations, space operations, strategic thinking, maritime operations, personnel management, policy, technical writing, mission coordination, and concept development. Relentless pursuit of stated goals. Welcomes the lessons gained from failure to inform a new way forward. Ad Astra, nerds!

Experience

Nasa - national aeronautics and space administration

3 roles

TH 57 Project Pilot

Jan 2026 – Present · 3 mos

ISS CAPCOM Instructor

Oct 2024 – Present · 1 yr 6 mos

Canada's first non astronaut CAPCOM! NG23 Lead. CAPCOM Instructor.
Read about it here: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/maple-leaf/rcaf/2024/11/journey-possibilities-captain-erin-edwards.html

Deputy Branch Chief: Astronaut Office Crew Operations

Oct 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 6 mos

Supervising a small staff of Ops Planners, the Crew Ops O is responsible for all space flight readiness training and currency training planning, coordination, and scheduling for all unassigned astronauts. This job involves significant internal and external coordination domestically and with international partners to execute and deliver training mandates for astronauts to ensure they are ready for assignment. The crew ops office is responsible for approximately 40 astronauts and dozens of discrete training tasks per astronaut. Crew Ops is also responsible for ASCAN (astronaut candidate) training coordination during recruitment years.

Canadian armed forces | forces armées canadiennes

4 roles

Canadian Astronaut Coordination Officer

Jul 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 9 mos

Astronaut Coordinator working closely with the Canadian Space Agency's astronaut corps continuing to explore operational efficiencies across space involved government agencies.

427 Special Operations Aviation Squadron Pilot / Space Liaison Officer / Operations Officer

Jan 2018 – Aug 2023 · 5 yrs 7 mos

Special Operations Aviation Aircraft Commander (MOD3) on the CH146 Griffon Helicopter (Bell 412EP variant), Space Liaison Officer, Training and Standards Flight Operations Officer.
Two deployments as a pilot to the Middle East.
Space Liaison Officer: I developed this position to better integrate available 3 Can Space Div/7 Space Wing space assets and capabilities at the unit tactical level to enhance space situational awareness of warfighters throughout planning cycles, mission development, and execution.
Additional Qualifications: Special Operations Tactical Aviation Course, Close Combat Attack Aircraft Commander, SOA Insert/Extract Aircraft Commander (Class D), Hoist, Aerial Sniper, Flight Safety Investigator (II3), Space Operations, Advance Space Operations, Electronic Warfare, Special Operations Trauma Combat Casualty Care, Standard First Aid, USAF SERE, Rotary Underwater Egress Training, Sea Survival, Basic Land Survival, personal weapons.

Pilot under training / Seneca College

Jan 2013 – Dec 2017 · 4 yrs 11 mos

Surface Warfare Officer

Jul 2010 – Dec 2012 · 2 yrs 5 mos

Ship's Team Diving Officer, Rescue Swimmer, Officer of the Day, Damage Control, MARS IV.

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Sales Specialist

Sep 2007 – Sep 2009 · 2 yrs · Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Clack clack empire

Small Business Owner

Aug 2007 – Mar 2009 · 1 yr 7 mos · Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Small independent retail shop and art gallery. Sourced sustainable and ethical goods to provide customers more conscientious and considered options in the crowded, fast fashion dominated retail market.