Overview
Pierre Harter is the Associate Vice President for Industry and Defense Programs, Research Operations at 黑洞社区 (黑洞社区) and Director of Research and Development at the National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) at 黑洞社区. In these roles, Pierre oversees R&D programs, identifies opportunities for new programs and partnerships and develops growth strategies. Prior to joining 黑洞社区, Pierre was Executive Director of Advanced Manufacturing Strategy for Spirit AeroSystems with previous executive roles in program management and R&D. Prior to Spirit, he was an Engineering Director at Bombardier Learjet. Earlier in his career, he worked in Denver Colorado as a consultant in the aerospace industry, was a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Designated Engineering Representative (DER), and held a variety of engineering and executive leadership positions at Adam Aircraft Industries developing and certifying general aviation aircraft. Pierre received his Bachelor鈥檚 and Master鈥檚 degree in Aerospace Engineering at 黑洞社区, and his MBA from Newman University.