Former VP, Strategic Development & Analysis, Boeing Phanton Works and Commander, Air Force Research Laboratory. Expert in Research & Development and Science & Technology arenas.
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 Director, Global Hawk Programs, Reconnaissance Program Office; Extensive experience in managing high technology, leading edge development and fielding advanced systems.
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 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.
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 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.
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 Chief Systems Engineer, Revolutionizing Training Division; Hands on experience in all areas of training systems development; Developer of extensive USAF Systems Engineering guidance.
Former Chief/Lead Engineer "Eyeball" HMCS, UCAV, X-29A ATD and CV-22A Osprey; Specialized expertise in Technology Transition and Business Process Improvement to include IPPD and Balanced Scorecard.
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 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 Deputy System Program Director, Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV); Assisted numerous industry and government organizations structuring complex program execution plans.
Former Chief, Development Engines, Propulsion System Program Office and Chief Engineer, Engine Systems, F-22 System Program Office; Technical expertise in propulsion system analysis/integration and low observables.
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 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.
Our consultants have been major players in technology transition - from policy creation, to technology transition process development, to actual technology transition. We played a key role in the rapid integration of the Hellfire Missile on Predator
Dayton Aerospace has hands-on experience in this area. We provide a range of technology assessment and transition planning support to both industry and government customers. Examples of previous support includes:
Developing Air Force technology transition policy and practices
Leading the improvement of Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) execution for the Air Force
Leading technology transition planning at ASC
Formulating the ASC approach to development of aircraft operational capability and technology roadmap strategies
Assessing technology maturity and developing program specific technology development strategies for government and industry customers
Incorporating technology development strategies and risk management into System Development and Demonstration planning
Innovatively leading actual technology transition into the field such as the rapid integration of the Hellfire Missile on Predator
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