Bennett McKay

Bennett McKay is an experienced Aeromechanical Engineer at AeroVironment, with a focus on the conceptual design and multi-disciplinary optimization for high-altitude solar aircraft. Responsibilities include mission planning, flight testing transition, and leading post-flight anomaly investigations, along with presenting performance results to customers. Prior roles include an Assistant at SunWest Aviation Inc., a Communications Coordinator at Mustang Marketing, and a Performer at Sex.E, where content was created to educate college students about sexual assault and consent. Bennett holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, obtained in 2019.