Chris Bennett
Title: Senior Aerospace Engineer
Technical Focus Area: Subsonic Transport Aircraft
Missions/Projects: Advanced Air Transport Technology (AATT), Transonic Truss Braced Wing (TTBW), Model Based Systems Analysis & Engineering (MBSA&E), Aviary
Study Topics/Expertise: Aircraft Conceptual Design, Systems Analysis, Data Science & Analytics
Chris joined Analytical Mechanics Associates in 2023 and since then has worked with the ASAB branch focusing on subsonic transport aircraft. He has supported efforts to analyze advanced concepts such as the TTBW and develop the capabilities of the new MBSA&E framework. He has also been involved in the development and testing of Aviary – NASA’s aircraft design tool.
Education/Professional Experience
- Senior Aerospace Engineer, Analytical Mechanics Associates, 2023-present
- Lead Analytics Manager, Tesco PLC, 2015-2022
- MA MEng Mechanical Engineering, University of Cambridge 2011-2015
Flight Experience
Chris holds powered fixed wing and sailplane licenses, with nearly 500 hours in gliders flying cross country and in competitions. He has 2 FAI diamonds (Goal & Distance) and in 2022 he completed his FAI 750km diploma flight.
Hobbies/Interests
Flying, gliding, sailboat racing, skiing, scuba diving, travelling, outdoor adventures!