William Lewis

Dr. William Lewis is the President and CEO of Tennessee Technical Test Team, an aviation consulting and innovation company. Previously he served 16 years as a federal employee; 13 as a Senior Executive in Army Aviation positions. Formerly, he served as the Director for Aviation Development at Research Development and Engineering Command (RDECOM). In this role, Dr. Lewis managed and directed the execution of the Aviation Science and Technology Program. He initiated the Joint Multi-Role program that served as the technical precursor to Future Vertical Lift.

As the Director of Aviation Engineering he was responsible for all aspects of airworthiness for the manned and unmanned aviation fleet during major combat operations. Prior to his Senior Executive Service position he was the Chief Engineer of the RAH-66 Comanche program responsible for overall design and systems integration of the Comanche during the development of a Joint ACAT 1D helicopter acquisition program including technical, supportability, and cost.

Prior to joining the federal government, Dr. Lewis was a professor at The University of Tennessee Space Institute. In that capacity he served as the Chairman of the Aviation Systems program and Director of the Flight Research Facility. Additionally, he worked as a Consultant for Avionics Certification (Westar Corporation), where he was responsible for the development of a certification program for complex, future avionics systems.

Starting his career as an Army Officer, he served as a Program Manager, Experimental Test Pilot, Aerospace Engineer, Flight Commander, Instructor, Executive Assistant to the Commanding General, and Field Artillery officer. He is a Master Army Aviator, Parachutist, AAAA Order of St. Michael, GOLD award and DAC of the Year winner.

Dr. Lewis holds multiple degrees which include, a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology. He attended Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University where he received his Master of Aviation Management, and the Air Force Institute of Technology where he received his Master of Aeronautical Engineering. He also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Science and Engineering from the U.S. Military Academy, West Point.