Sean is the Mission Area Lead for Aircraft and Avionics Evolution for The MITRE Corporation. Sean’s primary role at MITRE is to coordinate activities across MITRE programs and Government Sponsors that involve aircraft, avionics, and operations. Sean is also the project leader of multiple GPS and PNT activities that primarily focus on enhancing operational resiliency for transportation systems.
Sean is a two-time Embry Riddle Graduate and earned a bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical Science in 1990 and a master’s degree in Aeronautical Science specializing in Humans Factors and Safety Management Systems in 2011. Prior to joining MITRE in 2008, Sean held several Industry positions including: Airline Captain, Airline Director of Flight Operations Technical and Air Traffic, Aircraft Acceptance and Delivery Pilot, Instructor, and Director of Technical Avionics Programs. Sean has over 7000 flight hours including multiple type ratings across a range of turboprop, regional jet and large Air Transport aircraft.