Derek Catt

About Derek Catt

Active Top Secret am a seasoned professional with over 30 years of testing and evaluation and program/project management experience in the aviation industry. Recognized for demonstrating a natural aptitude for administering all aspects of operational evaluations, training, and exercises, as well as for effectively and efficiently executing test programs and overseeing test resources in support of program goals. Professional focal points include operations optimization and coordination, performance assessment, relationship management, strategic planning, process development, resource allocation and management, investigation management, cost control and reduction, schedule management, engineering, equipment maintenance and management, and project management. Delivering superior administration on the latter areas of expertise requires utilization of effective communication and interpersonal skills, as well as technical acumen, team leadership and collaboration, and budget management to support efficiency and maximum success.I am interested in contacting former colleagues and managers, as well as other professionals in my field. Feel free to contact me through this profile if you wish to connect.

Experience

1. Principle Test Engineer

   KBR, Inc.

   May 2024 — Present · Dayton, OH, US

   Provide full spectrum test planning, facilitation and execution of system testing as well as reporting on performance. • Assist in the designing, planning, execution, analysis, and reporting on all phases of test and evaluation programs support development of plans to assess the performance of aeronautical systems throughout each acquisition phase and milestone.• Develop documentation related to test strategy, coordination and execution; facilitate activity between disparate government and contractor technical teams to align test concepts and travel activities; assist with recommendations for, and analysis of systems improvements, optimization, development, and/or maintenance efforts.• Assist in the designing, planning, execution, analysis and reporting phases of test and evaluation programs (including any applicable FAA certifications and procedures) to assess the performance of aeronautical systems, subsystems and equipment throughout each acquisition phase and milestone. • Assist in preparing, maintaining, updating, and reviewing the full range on test and test-related documentation for adequacy, specification/performance requirement compliance, conformity with mandatory guidance and provide recommendations as necessary for improvement. • Aid in the recommendation, assessment, and analyses of test and evaluation strategies, requirements and objectives to meet program goals within cost and schedule constraints.• Assist with preparing, maintaining, updating, and reviewing the full range of test and test-related documentation for adequacy, specification/performance requirement compliance, conformity with mandatory guidance, and provide recommendations as necessary for improvement.

Education

• Coastline College

  Associate of Science (A.S.), Electrical/Mechanical technology

  2008 — 2010

• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

  2018 — 2020

• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

  Bachelor's degree, Aeronautics

  2012 — 2014

Skills

• Flight Test
• Military
• Flight Simulation
• Aircraft Systems
• Industrial Safety
• Helicopters
• Dod
• National Security
• Uas
• Information Assurance
• Command
• Force Protection
• U.s. Department of Defense
• Microsoft Excel
• Multi Tasking
• Microsoft Office
• Leadership
• Military Aviation
• Uav
• Navy
• Flights
• Mechanical Systems
• Unmanned Vehicles
• Flight Planning
• Aircraft
• Organizational Leadership
• Military Training
• Military Experience
• Program Management
• Osha
• Operational Planning
• Training
• Communication
• Security
• Supervisory Skills
• Top Secret
• Electronic Warfare
• Security Clearance
• Flight Safety
• Radar