Andrew McFarland

Andrew McFarland has a diverse range of work experience in the aviation and defense industry. Andrew currently serves as the Director of Research & Development and Mirage F1 & MK-58 Hunter Pilot at ATAC (Airborne Tactical Advantage Company), where they are responsible for maintaining and upgrading the fleet of adversary aircraft. Andrew also assesses buy vs. lease possibilities with industry and foreign militaries to provide cost-effective solutions that meet the requirements of the USAF, USN, and USMC.

Andrew has held various leadership positions at The Society of Experimental Test Pilots, including Vice President and Treasurer on the Board of Directors. Andrew has also served as the Chairman of the 64th Symposium & Banquet and as a Legal Officer.

In their previous role at Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD), Andrew was a Transitioning Senior Naval Aviator and Test Pilot and served as Chairman of the 64th SETP Symposium & Banquet. Prior to that, they were Commander of Naval Test Wing Pacific (NTWP), where they were responsible for overseeing thousands of annual flight test and test support events.

Other notable roles in Andrew's career include F-35 Military Director and Vice Commander at Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD), Symposium Chairman at The Society of Experimental Test Pilots, and PMA-298 Program Manager/Deputy Program Manager at Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR).

Overall, Andrew McFarland's extensive experience in aviation, test piloting, and leadership roles makes him a valuable asset in the industry.

Andrew McFarland has a strong educational background in the fields of Aeronautics & Astronautics, Business Administration, Management and Operations, and Flight Test Engineering. Andrew obtained an SB degree in Aeronautics & Astronautics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in 1993, followed by an SM degree in the same field from MIT between 1993 and 1995. In 2002, they attended the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School and received a degree in Experimental Test Pilot, specializing in Flight Test Engineering. Later, from 2007 to 2009, Andrew pursued an Executive MBA degree in Business Administration, Management and Operations from the Naval Postgraduate School.

In addition to their formal education, Andrew McFarland has also obtained several certifications. Andrew earned the following certifications: Certified Flight Instructor, Airplane Single & Multiengine + Instrument Airplane from the Federal Aviation Administration in February 2019, Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute in March 2017, Airline Transport Pilot (ATP), Airplane Multiengine Land from the Federal Aviation Administration in June 2014, and Commercial Pilot, Airplane Single Engine Land from the Federal Aviation Administration in September 1996.

Andrew's additional certifications also include Production Quality & Manufacturing Level I, Program Management Level III, Systems Planning, Research, Development, and Evaluation - Systems Engineering Level III, and Test & Evaluation Level III from the Department of the Navy, Director of Acquisition Career Management. The specific months and years of obtaining these certifications are not provided.