Caspar Wang is the Asia-Pacific (APAC) Senior Representative for the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Aircraft Certification Service (AIR) and is based in Singapore. In his prior role, he served as the Policy Manager for Emerging Aircraft, GA, and Rotorcraft within the Policy & Standards Division where he managed policy for emerging technologies such as Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), and other new and novel technologies. This included outreach to industry and harmonization with foreign authorities as well as responding to legislative mandates and safety recommendations.
Prior to his current time at the FAA, Caspar worked in industry at AeroVironment working on a high-altitude solar-powered UAS supporting the integrated ground testing and initial stages of FAA certification. He led the airworthiness approval for the prototype flight test at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center and oversaw the flight test campaign at Spaceport America, New Mexico, including coordinating with the test range and managing frequency approvals and airspace authorization.
Caspar first stint with the FAA began in the Boston Aircraft Certification Office as a flight controls and mechanical systems engineer working on certification for rotorcraft, transport category and small airplanes before transitioning to the Seattle Aircraft Certification Office where he was responsible for certification and continued operational safety for Boeing aircraft and various suppliers.
Caspar holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering from Rutgers University and a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. In his spare time, Caspar enjoys playing tennis, golf, and traveling with his family, which includes his wife, two sons, and dog.