Mark Giddings

Mark Giddings currently serves as a Senior Test Pilot at Stratolaunch since November 2019. Prior to this role, Mark held positions at Honeywell Aerospace from July 2013 to October 2019, including Chief Test Pilot and Experimental Test Pilot, where responsibilities included the design, testing, and certification of avionic products. Mark's earlier experience includes leadership roles at Arizona State University, such as Managing Director of ASU Research Enterprise and Deputy Director of the Security & Defense Systems Initiative, contributing to advanced applied research programs. From June 2007 to June 2011, Mark served in the United States Air Force as Deputy Commander of the 711 HPW/RHA and as Deputy Commandant of the USAF Test Pilot School, overseeing significant operational budgets and programs. Mark holds a Master's degree in Aeronautical Administration from USAF Air University, a Master's degree in Aviation Management and Operations from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Florida.