Christopher Clarkson Bsc (Hons), Frasoc, C.Eng. Email & Phone Number

Arrow Park, Wirral

London, England, United Kingdom

Volunteer member of both the Medals & Awards Committee and the Learned Society Board of the Royal Aeronautical Society

United Kingdom

A highly experienced and successful Engineering/Project Director in the Aerospace domain now available to support your business as a consultant. Instrumental in successfully re-organising engineering/project operations to be business/delivery focussed. Experienced in leading independent review of high value complex engineering projects across aerospace.

Warton, Lancashire, United Kingdom

As Engineering Director Defence Information & Training Systems Chris was responsible for the Engineering operation in support of the Defence information operation of Military Aircraft and Information providing key communications, information systems and software capability to the Air Sector along with the engineering operation for Training Aircraft Systems.

Warton, Lancashire, United Kingdom

As the Engineering Director for Future Combat Air Systems Chris was responsible for all engineering of BAeSystems Unmanned Autonomous Systems, Future Combat Air Systems, Military Air Research & Technology and Major Engineering Facilities.

As Technical Director for Military Aircraft’s Future Systems Chris was responsible for all Military Aircraft Advanced Projects and instigating the development of Military Aircraft’s UAV business. Chris was instrumental in the launch and leadership of the Raven, Corax, HERTI and Taranis programmes.

Future Air Systems Technical Director, Air Systems New BusinessWarton, Preston, LancashireMay 2003 – 2006Responsible to the Managing Director New Business in Air Systems for Business Development and Concept Engineering, the supporting Technology Strategy and delivery of Air Systems FOAS and UAV programmes, from both an Engineering and Project Director view.

Head of R & T, Air SystemsWarton, Preston, LancashireJanuary 2000 - May 2003Leading the Investment Delivery Stream within Core Engineering consisting of some 500 staff, this area is responsible for delivering the Engineering Research & Technology and Process Development work for Air Systems.

Acting Director of Test Engineering - Internal SupplyWarton, Preston, LancashireOctober 1999 - January 2000In this role led the Air Systems Test Engineering and Engineering Internal Supply Organisation this consisted of some 1500 staff including our major test facilities.

Head of Aerodynamic Technology Warton, Preston, Lancashire January 1995 - October 1999 In this role Headed up the Aerodynamic function across the 3 Military Aircraft sites some 250 staff. Responsible for the Maintenance and development of the Aerodynamic Design Capability.

Chief of Aerodynamic Development Brough, North Humberside November 1994 - December 1995 In this role took responsibility for all the Aerodynamic Research and Technology developments within Military Aircraft. #10 million + 100 man programme of work centred on Aerodynamic developments for next generation vehicles.

Brough, North Humberside

Chief Aerodynamicist - BroughBrough, North HumbersideJuly 1992 - November 1994Returned to Brough to Lead the Aerodynamics Design office at Brough reponsible for the Hawk Aircraft clearances and Divisional R & T.

Warton, Lancashire

Asst. Chief Aerodynicist - Aerostructures Warton Warton, Preston, Lancashire January 1991 - July 1992 Moved to BAe Warton to lead the Aerodynamic Design Aerostructures activities. Design signatory for Flutter/Loads across the Eurofighter, Tornado, General Projects and Future Systems activities. Responsible for About 70 staff.

Brough, North Humberside

AerodynamicistBrough, North HumbersideJanuary 1980 - January 1987Member of the Aerodynamics Department responsible for Aircraft Performance, Aerodynamic loading design calculations and Safe store release. Senior AerodynamicistBrough, North HumbersideJanuary 1980 - January 1987Promoted to Senior Engineer with additional responsibility for working without.

Member/Chairman of ARA CouncilARA, Manton Lane, BedfordDecember 1999 - December 2007AS Air Systems representative on the Board of Aircraft Research Association a company of some 150 people in Bedford England carrying out Aerodynamic Testing.Chris was elected and served as Chairman of the Council during 2001 – 2002 & 2005-2007.

Bsc Hons, Aeronautical Engineering, 2:1

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