10 aerospace consultants

Experience: Aerospace engineering and management consultant · Barry J Strauss Consulting

Aerospace engineering and management consultant at Barry J Strauss Consulting since 2014, where his profile lists him as sole proprietor and principal working on engineering, program and business technical and management processes, risk analysis and risk and crisis management. At Goodrich Aerostructures he was Director - Product Technology Strategy (2014) and Program Technical Director and Chief Engineer - AIRBUS Programs (2010–2014).

Experience: Principal · Strategic Aviation (FR)

Principal at Strategic Aviation (FR) since 2021; his profile describes him as managing partner of a Toulouse-based aerospace consultancy serving Tier 1 global aerospace concerns, with expertise in product strategy, program leadership, partnerships and commercial positioning. At GE Aerospace he was VP, Airbus Programs (2018–2021), LEAP Program Director (2012–2017) and GE90 Program Director (2005–2012).

Experience: Senior Advisor Defence & Aerospace · FTI Consulting

Senior Advisor Defence & Aerospace at FTI Consulting since January 2026; the profile describes FTI Consulting as a business consulting and services company. His NATO rows include Senior Consultant (since 2025), Director (since 2017), Head Aerospace Capabilities (2014–2017) and Head Airspace Management (2002–2013).

Experience: SME Aerospace · Oliver Wyman

Former SME Aerospace at Oliver Wyman (2018–2026) and at Avascent (2018–2022), and Owner Principal at Advisory: Ian H Ferguson since 2015. His profile describes him as SME Aerospace for Strategy Consulting, formerly with Avascent, Oliver Wyman, Aerostrategy and ICF, covering commercial, military, business/general and new aerospace across the value chain from engineering and design through manufacturing, aftermarket, sustainment and MRO.

Experience: Senior Advisor, Aerospace and Defense · Bain & Company

Senior Advisor, Aerospace and Defense at Bain & Company since 2015 and President of Young Consulting Group, LLC since 2008. He was also CEO of Leonardo Aeronautics (Alenia North America, Inc.) (2009–2012), COO Airbus (EADS) North America & CEO Tanker Inc, CEO Airbus Defense NA at Airbus (EADS) North America (2006–2008), and Managing Partner at Lamarr Capital Partners, LLLP (2021–2025).

Experience: Senior Advisor - Aerospace and Defense, Cerberus Operations and Advisory Company · Cerberus Capital Management

Senior Advisor - Aerospace and Defense, Cerberus Operations and Advisory Company at Cerberus Capital Management since 2023; his profile describes him as a senior aerospace and defense strategy advisor and a former McKinsey Engagement Manager. He was also Vice President, Strategy and Business Development at United Launch Alliance (ULA) (2015–2018) and held Vice President & Strategy Leadership Roles at Lockheed Martin (2004–2015).

Experience: Independent Aerospace Consultant · Self Employed

Independent Aerospace Consultant since March 2024; his profile says he supports engineering and operational projects with a focus on technical performance, cost efficiency and economic viability, and helps organizations optimize processes, reduce operational costs and ensure compliance with EASA and ICAO standards. He was Head Financial Department (2020–2024) and Head Technical Department (2015–2020) at CIER Consulting - Consultoria Projectos Aeronáuticos.

Experience: Managing Director · Alderson Aerospace Consulting

Managing Director at Alderson Aerospace Consulting since December 2025, which his profile describes as a boutique consultancy focused on the Aerospace & Defence and Aviation sectors. He was a Partner at Roland Berger (2000–2025), a Director at Objective Asset Management (1991–1996) and an Engineer at Rolls-Royce (1988–1991).

Experience: Independent Aerospace and Defense Consultant · Independent Consultant

Independent Aerospace and Defense Consultant since 2022; his profile says he offers expert guidance in technology, project management, business strategy and market assessment for MBDA and investors in the aerospace and defense sector. At MBDA Deutschland he was Chief Engineer (2020–2022), Lead Technical Advisor (2015–2020), Head of Systems Department (2011–2015) and Technical Director (2005–2011).

Experience: Aerospace Program Management Consultant · Self Employed - Program Management

Aerospace Program Management Consultant (self-employed) since March 2024; his profile describes program, engineering and supply chain leadership for domestic and international aerospace and defense programs. At Raytheon he was Director Supply Chain Commodity Sourcing (2020–2024), Sr. Program Director at Raytheon (2019–2023) and Program Engineering Director, NATO Air Command & Control System (2013–2015).