Ty Prettyman

Background

About Ty Prettyman

Highly experienced engineering and operational executive with track record of success in multiple organizations, both in the profit and not-for-profit environments. Engineering skills include forensic engineering, primarily in the area of transportation, the building of commercial aircraft, FAA certification, maintenance and repair of aircraft components, and evaluating technical regulations and their impact on air carriers. Experience Highlights: • As VP led engineering, quality and information technology departments • Highly organized with a track record of completing projects on time and within budget while using resources very efficiently • Led and motivated over 30 volunteers in support of a non profit humanitarian aviation program • Utilizes current technology and creative engineering to conduct logical investigations and studies • Managed numerous projects and technical investigations • Excellent team leader, but able to play supporting role as necessary • Accident and disaster investigation and reconstruction utilizing forensic engineering techniques • Structural analysis and design of metallic and composite structures, aircraft design and analysis, operation, inspection and repair • FAA certification of aircraft components, structural failure predictions, aircraft landing gear engineering maintenance, accident investigation and FAA repair station certification • Experienced in Non Destructive Inspection (NDI) techniques and structural testing