Paul Smith

Paul Smith has extensive experience in flight operations and test management across prominent organizations. At Airbus, Paul served as Director of Flight Test and Operations, leading the development of scalable autonomy systems for commercial aircraft, and previously held the role of Head of Flight Test and Operations. At Google, Paul managed corporate flight operations, ensuring safety and efficiency, while also overseeing internal security policies and contributing to initiatives for providing internet access via aerial platforms. Prior roles included significant contributions at United Parcel Service, piloting Boeing aircraft, and consulting as a test pilot at NASA Langley Research Center, where Paul evaluated advanced aviation technologies.