Dave Platz

Experience

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  Bell Flight

  Jul 1994 - now

  Established a new organization within Bell Helicopter's Engineering department to define aircraft level requirements and high level system architectures for new products. Lead team to formulate design requirements for the Bell 525 Relentless based on voice of the customer. Participated in multiple onsite and offsite interactions with 525 Relentless customers and ensured that feedback was captured, evaluated, and considered in design decisions. Developed requirements for a comprehensive Integrated Vehicle Health Monitoring framework for Bell. Show less

  • Program Manager, 525

    Dec 2024 - now

  • Sr Manager, Test Evaluation & Airworthiness, Bell 360 Invictus | FARA

    Mar 2021 - Dec 2024

  • Program Director - Commercial Programs

    Oct 2020 - Mar 2021

  • Program Director - Mediums and Commercial FMS

    Aug 2018 - Oct 2020

  • Program Manager, MQ-8C Fire Scout

    Nov 2015 - Aug 2018

  • Manager, Vehicle Design Integration, MQ-8C Fire Scout

    May 2012 - Nov 2015

  • Manager, Air Vehicle Integration

    Aug 2009 - May 2012

  • Manager, Systems Engineering, H-1 Upgrades

    Jun 2006 - Aug 2009

  • Contractor Flight Test Director (Acting) – AH-1Z / UH-1Y Flight Test

    Oct 2005 - May 2006

  • Design / Technology Manager – AH-1Z / UH-1Y Flight Test

    May 2004 - Oct 2005

  • Technology Lead – AH-1Z / UH-1Y Flight Test

    Jun 2002 - May 2004

  • Aerodynamics / Handling Qualities Engineer – AH-1Z / UH-1Y Flight Test

    Oct 2001 - Jun 2002

  • Aerodynamic Performance Engineer - V-22 Program

    Nov 1998 - Oct 2001

  • Computational Fluid Dynamics Engineer

    Jul 1994 - Nov 1998