Kelly Knowles Tuley

Kelly Knowles Tuley serves as the Manufacturing Engineering Manager at Otto Aviation since September 2023, previously holding various engineering roles at Bell Flight from June 2010 to September 2023. In the capacity of Principal Engineer on the FARA Build Team, Kelly was responsible for the producibility of flight control and vehicle management systems, among other critical components for the FARA prototype. Additional experience includes managing projects related to the MQ-8C Fire Scout and leading safety and testing initiatives as part of mechanical test lab operations. An accomplished process engineer, Kelly has a history of implementing improvements in safety and quality, achieving a Six Sigma Green Belt certification, and enhancing on-time delivery metrics. Kelly holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Texas at Arlington and is currently pursuing a Master of Engineering in Engineering/Industrial Management at the University of Louisville.