Sun, Oct 16, 2011
Led F-35 Mission Systems Team As An Air Force Officer
Michael “Willy” D. Andersen has been named Vice
President and Program Director for of the V-22 Osprey and deputy
director of the Bell-Boeing Program office. In this dual role,
Andersen will report directly to Mitch Snyder, executive vice
president of military programs at Bell Helicopter and to John
Rader, executive director of the Bell-Boeing V-22 Program.
“With his proven record, I have complete confidence that
Willy will be able to add immediate value to the V-22 program by
strengthening our existing relationships and building future Osprey
capability,” said Mitch Snyder executive Vice president.
“Willy is a highly respected military leader. His experience
will make a strong contribution as our V-22 Vice President and
Program Director.”
Andersen is a retired Air Force Colonel with 27 years of service
and a unique blend of experiences in product development and
business operations, having directed and managed product portfolios
for aircraft, weapons, avionics and cyber and international sales.
“We welcome Willy to the Bell Boeing team and look forward to
drawing on his leadership and experience as we continue to deliver
one of the safest, most cost effective and most capable military
aircraft in the world,” said Rader.
In his new role, Andersen will represent Bell Helicopter in all
Bell-Boeing Program Office (BBPO) decisions and initiatives,
working directly with customers and Boeing in the overall
contracting and execution of the program. “I’m very
excited to be joining Bell Helicopter to help lead the V-22
program,” said Andersen. “The Osprey is a revolutionary
aircraft that has unmatched speed and range compared to other
rotorcraft. I’m looking forward to being part of this cutting
edge program.”
During his Air Force career, Andersen served as Director, Chief
Engineer and Deputy Lead for Mission Systems for the F-35, Squadron
Commander, Operations Officer, Flight Test Engineer, and Chief
Engineer and at Air Force installations across the country as well
as Air Force Deputy Division Chief at the Pentagon.
More News
With Testing Soon Complete, Launch Preparations Begin in Earnest Sierra Space's Dream Chaser has been put through the wringer at NASA's Glenn Armstrong Test Facility in Ohio, but w>[...]
Takeoff Roll The process whereby an aircraft is aligned with the runway centerline and the aircraft is moving with the intent to take off. For helicopters, this pertains to the act>[...]
“We’re proud of the hard work that went into receiving this validation, and it will be a welcome relief to our customers in the European Union. We couldn’t be mor>[...]
"Aircraft Spruce is pleased to announce the acquisition of the parts distribution operations of Wag-Aero. Wag-Aero was founded in the 1960’s by Dick and Bobbie Wagner in the >[...]
IDENT Feature The special feature in the Air Traffic Control Radar Beacon System (ATCRBS) equipment. It is used to immediately distinguish one displayed beacon target from other be>[...]
Sierra Space Repositions Dream Chaser for First Mission
See All