Nationally recognized expert for structural integrity in the areas of fatigue and fracture of engineering structures. Former Lead for Aging Aircraft Technology, AFRL and Technical Adviser, Aircraft Structural Integrity, ASC/EN.
Former Head of the Naval Surface Warfare (NSWC), Weapons System Department. Proven expertise in the areas of ordnance and weapons systems safety and electro-optics production.
Former System Program Director, Joint Airborne Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) Program; Proven program management expertise with over 35 years hands-on experience in leading edge technology programs.
Former Director of Financial Management and Comptroller, AFMC; Expert in cost, budget and financial management at every level in the public and private sector.
Former ASC Technical Advisor and Chief Avionics Systems Architect; Established avionics systems architecture policy, processes, practices, and procedures for application in the acquisition of aeronautical weapon systems.
Current National Director "At Large", National Contract Management Agency; Former Deputy Director of Contracting, Aeronautical Systems Center (ASC); Extensive experience in contracting and acquisition management.
Former System Program Director, A-10 System Program Office and Director, Training Systems Management Directorate; Seasoned program manager, engineer and acquisition expert.
Former Director, Combat Electronic Systems Squadron; Well versed in all aspects of program management and the DoD acquisition process; Manufacturing expert.
Former Director of Engineering, Fighter Attack Systems Wing, Technical Director, F-16 System Program Office, and JSF Site Director and Director of Engineering; Expert in integrated avionics and radar.
Former Technical Advisor, Embedded Computer Systems and Chief, Computer Systems Engineering Division, Aeronautical Systems Center (ASC); Extensive experience in embedded computer systems software acquisition engineering in aerospace systems.
Former Air Force Director, JSF International Programs; Proven senior international program manager and negotiator, implementing innovative FMS and Cooperative Development Agreements with 24 different countries; Propulsion expert.
Former Director, Training Systems Product Group (TSPG); Proven record of long range strategic planning and program strategy development.
Former System Program Director, AC-130 Gunship and Director, Special Operations Forces (SOF) Systems Program Office; Successfully managed hardware and software intensive development, production and support programs.
Former Deputy System Program Director, Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV); Assisted numerous industry and government organizations structuring complex program execution plans.
Former Director, Engineering, Aeronautical Systems Center (ASC) and Technical Director, Engineering & Technical Management, HQ AFMC; Extensive experience in acquisition, requirements generation and development of aeronautical weapon systems.
Former Commander San Antonio Air Logistics Center, Commander Air Force Acquisition Logistics Division, and Deputy Director of Acquisition, Air Force Logistics Command.
Former President, Robbins-Gioia Defense Division, Deputy Director, Defense Threat Reduction Agency, and Vice Commander, ASC; Over 35 years direct program management experience leading numerous highly sensitive programs.
Former Director of Engineering, Special Operations Forces (SOF) Group and Chief Engineering, F-15 System Program office; extensive experience in electronics, computer resources and systems engineering.
Former Chief Systems Engineer, Revolutionizing Training Division; Hands on experience in all areas of training systems development; Developer of extensive USAF Systems Engineering guidance.
Former Director, Global Hawk Programs, Reconnaissance Program Office; Extensive experience in managing high technology, leading edge development and fielding advanced systems.
Former Director, Acquisition Policy & Center Strategic Planning, Aeronautical Systems Center (ASC) and former Director, Acquisition Management, HQ AFMC; Proven record of long range strategic planning and program strategy development.
Former Director of Multi-National Programs, F-16 Program Office; Extensive experience in the full range of program management disciplines with full cost, schedule and technical responsibility.
Former Chief, Financial Management, F/A-22 System Program Office; Demonstrated success working multibillion-dollar financial management of programs across all phases of acquisition - basic research through sustainment.
Former System Program Director, B-1 Bomber; Extensive experience successfully managing and guiding hardware and software intensive development, production and support programs - in the USAF, Joint and International arenas.
Former Director of Contracting, Lockheed Martin and Sacramento Air Logistics Center; Solid experience in all phases of acquisition life cycle, space sustainment and support and international programs.
Former Technical Director, Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) and B-1 Bomber; Extensive experience within government and industry in areas of systems engineering, technical program management and proposal development.
Former Aeronautical Systems Center (ASC) Commander and Program Executive Officer (PEO), Fighters and Bombers; Over 30 years direct experience in acquisition and program management of highly complex aerospace systems.
Former Director of Contracting, Aeronautical Systems Center (ASC); Extensive acquisition experience at all levels of responsibility, including aeronautical and space expertise in all program phases.
Former Commander, Aeronautical Systems Center (ASC) and Program Executive Officer (PEO), Missiles and Trainers; Extensive experience in operational flying, flight testing and weapon system acquisition management.
Extensive proposal management experience to include capture strategy development and training; National Guard and Reserve Forces expertise.
Former Senior Vice President and General manager for MITRE's Center for Air Force Command and Control Systems, and Vice Commander, Aeronautical Systems Center (ASC). Extensive experience in R&D, Systems Engineering and Acquisition Management.
Principal financial advisor to F-22 program on budgeting, execution, and alternative strategies; Extensive experience in Cost Estimating, Earned Value Analysis, and Budgeting.
Former C-17 Director of Logistics; Extensive experience developing innovative acquisition and sustainment strategies for both government and industry.
Former Director, Ship Support, and Deputy Commander for International Programs, NAVICP; Extensive global supply chain management and logistics operations experience with the US Navy.
Extensive experience providing acquisition and analytical advice to the Air Force and DOD top leadership; Expert in cost and resource estimation and analysis.
Former Technical Advisor "Chief Engineer", Aeronautical Systems Center (ASC) and Director of Engineering, Reconnaissance Systems Program office; Extensive systems engineering and acquisition experience; Airworthiness expert.
Former Director, Air Force Center for Systems (CSE) Engineering and Technical Advisor, Systems Engineering, Aeronautical Systems Center (ASC); Internationally recognized expert in the systems engineering.
Former Commander, Sacramento Air Logistics Center, Commander, Arnold Engineering Development Center, HQ AFMC Director of Requirements and Program Director, GPS System; Extensive industry experience.
Former Vice President, F-15 Fighter Program and Director, Advanced Combat Aircraft (Phantom Works), Boeing Integrated Defense Systems. Extensive experience developing and exploiting critical, high leverage, classified/proprietary R&D activities.
Subject Matter Experts
Dayton Aerospace consultants are all hands-on subject matter experts – each served in senior-level acquisition related leadership positions. We work shoulder-to-shoulder with your team producing products you can use!
Dayton Aerospace personnel are world-class experts in all acquisition and support functions critical to program success. What distinguishes our subject matter experts (SMEs) is that we do the work, not just give advice. We actually solve problems and produce innovative, workable solutions. Our SMEs support litigation as expert witnesses, independent review teams, proposal development, alternate dispute resolution and bid protests.
Our personnel profile is unmatched and includes former:
USAF Product Center, Logistics Center and Test Center Commanders
Program Executive Officers and System Program Directors
Directors of Engineering, Finance, Logistics and Contracting
In addition, we have consultants with uniquely impressive credentials in niche specialties, such as:
Ordnance & Weapon System Safety
System Integration
Space Systems
Unnmanned Air Vehicles (UAV) or Unmanned Air Systems (UAS)
Avionics
Special Operations
Integrated Master Planning and Scheduling
Risk Management
Airworthiness
Electronic Warfare
Software Engineering
If you require a very specific expertise, we may have access to exactly the type of person you need.
