Herb Hawkins

Herb Hawkins is an experienced engineering manager at Textron Aviation, leading the Avionics and Electrical Installations Engineering organization since March 2014, overseeing numerous production lines and new development programs. Previously, Herb has held roles as lead for avionics and electrical installations on various aircraft, including the SkyCourier, Scorpion, Longitude, Latitude, and Columbus, where responsibilities encompassed design management, scheduling, and team leadership. Herb's career at Cessna Aircraft Company began in 2000, during which time responsibilities included senior design roles on the Citation Mustang, CJ3, and other models, alongside certification as a Six Sigma Green Belt. Herb holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Kansas State University and a Master's degree in Theology from Newman University.