Joseph Truitt

Joseph Truitt is a seasoned mechanical engineer with extensive experience in aviation and engineering design. Currently serving as a Senior Mechanical Engineer at Columbia Helicopters since February 2018, Joseph provides technical guidance on aircraft structure designs and oversees design changes as a technical lead. Prior roles include designing mechanical upgrades for helicopters and performing structural analyses at Columbia Helicopters, alongside experience as a Design Engineer at Harris Thermal Transfer Products, where Joseph ensured compliance with ASME code for pressure vessels and heat exchangers. Academic credentials include a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from George Fox University, complemented by practical design experience during an internship at NASA Ames Research Center. Prior to entering engineering, Joseph also gained valuable skills as a deckhand and tour guide in Southeast Alaska.