Eric Zimmer (alternate I)

Eric Zimmer was the Flight controller of the USS Enterprise-D in the 2380s.(Star Trek: The New Generations)

Early years
Eric Zimmer was born in San Francisco, Earth to Mr. and Mrs. Zimmer. His father, Henrik, was a German engineer and his mother, Mandisa, was a doctor from Africa. Ever since he was young he was also interested in flying. Young Zimmer also took up an interest in holodecks. In high school Zimmer had written his first holonovel, which turned out to be a complete disaster, but with some help from his father, Zimmer was able to fully understand the complexities of making a holonovel.

Academy years (2374-2378)
After high school, Zimmer decided to join Starfleet, his parents were a little hesitant to let him go, since he was an only child. In fact his father was entirely against it. At the Academy he excelled in his flight training and his instructors felt that he was one of the best pilots ever to come out of Starfleet Academy.

Starfleet career
Immediately after graduating from Starfleet Academy he was made the CONN officer of the restored USS Enterprise-D under the Command of Captain Brianna Martin