Darden Hamilton

Darden Hamilton is a highly experienced aviation professional currently serving as a Senior Principal Consultant at PDS Defense, specializing in flight test engineering for the Mitsubishi Space Jet regional airliner. With a career spanning over two decades, Darden has held significant roles including Principal at Worldwide Aeronautical Acquisitions, LLC, and Senior Principal Consultant at BLACK DIAMOND NETWORK, focusing on FAA certifications for lithium-ion batteries. Previous experience includes positions at GENPACT, Inc. as a Principal Consultant, and as a Senior Principal Flight Test Engineer for Johnson Services Group, contributing to the Honda Jet and Piper Aircraft projects. Darden has also held leadership roles in business development and government relations across various companies. Darden's educational background includes a BS in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering from Saint Louis University.