Craig Heathco, P.E.

Senior Engineer - Gas Turbines

Mr. Heathco has over fifty years experience in gas turbine design and development that encompasses; aviation, industrial, marine and advanced military markets. He has successfully taken a broad range of commercial and military programs from initial concept through development and into production. His gas turbine experience extends from 40 horsepower APU’s up to 10 megawatt propulsion systems with a diversity of applications from stationary power generation to supersonic flight. His experience involved analyzing system safety, which included; designing to appropriate airworthiness standards, analysis and development testing to obtain commercial or military certifications, establishing repair/overhaul processes and monitoring fleet safety in the field.  He was frequently involved in accident investigations, engine teardown inspections, failure analysis and reporting.