John Mack

John Mack serves as the Chief of Strategy and Innovation and Fixed Wing Instructor Pilot at the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD), where they are responsible for curriculum planning, technology improvements, and budget management. Previously, Mack led the PMA-273 T-45 Propulsion and Power Integrated Product Team and served in various roles in the U.S. Navy, including Naval Aviator and Test Pilot. They hold a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from the University of Notre Dame and a Master's degree in Aeronautical Engineering from the Air Force Institute of Technology. With extensive flight experience, Mack has logged over 2,327 flight hours across multiple aircraft.