Elizabeth McDowell

Elizabeth McDowell is an Avionics and Electrical Systems Engineer at Textron Aviation since June 2023, and also serves as a Flight Instructor for Textron Aviation Employees' Flying Club. Previous experience includes providing flight instruction for Private, Instrument, and Commercial students at Louisiana Tech University from March 2021 to May 2023, emphasizing safety and aerodynamics while achieving a high pass rate for FAA practical tests. As a Research Associate, Elizabeth contributed to studies on 2-D materials using Python-based simulations and machine learning techniques, while also supporting the physics department through equipment maintenance and lab manual revisions. Elizabeth holds a Bachelor of Science in Physics and a Bachelor of Science in Professional Aviation from Louisiana Tech University.