Zarir Pastakia
Senior Director of Engineering, Product Development, Boeing Commercial Airplanes
- Role
- Senior Director of Engineering, Product Development at Boeing
- Location
- Seattle, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Zarir Pastakia
Zarir Pastakia is a senior aerospace executive with more than twenty five years of experience in aircraft development, competitive analysis, and business strategy. He currently serves as Senior Director of Engineering for Product Development at Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA).A proven leader with both a strong technical foundation and deep industry insight, Zarir is recognized for developing creative business solutions that address complex aviation market requirements. Most recently, he served as Chief Engineer for the Freighter, leading its development and successful market launch.His leadership philosophy is anchored in the belief that the long-term success of commercial aerospace depends on a skilled workforce driven to innovate for airline customers. To that end, Zarir is committed to cultivating the next generation of aircraft design engineers, ensuring the industry’s future remains strong and forward looking. He is the author of the book Jet Sense: The Philosophy and the Art of Jet Transport Design, published by the SAE.
Experience
Senior Director of Engineering, Product Development
Jan 2025 — Present · Seattle, WA, US
Provide strategic oversight of next generation aircraft development and portfolio-wide improvements, steering programs from early concept through market launch.
Education
University of Oklahoma
Bachelors degree, Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
1991 — 1996
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