Derek Johnson

Derek Johnson has extensive experience in the aviation and military sectors, currently serving as a Live Virtual Constructive professional at the F-35 Joint Program Office since August 2022. Prior roles include NATOPS Program Manager/Evaluator at the KC-130J Fleet Replacement Detachment from June 2020 to July 2022, and Aircraft Maintenance Officer at VMGR-252 from September 2019 to June 2020. Derek also contributed as Assistant Program Manager at Marine Corps Systems Command from December 2014 to March 2018, focusing on financial management. Educational qualifications include a Master of Business Administration in Finance from the Naval Postgraduate School, a degree in Aviation Flight Science/Business Management from Western Michigan University, and a degree in Aviation Maintenance Technology from MIAT College of Technology.