Draden Ekas

Draden Ekas has extensive experience in flight test engineering and avionics, with a career spanning from 1983 to the present. Currently serving as Sr. Engineer in Product Support Engineering at Panasonic Avionics Corporation since 2011, Draden previously held significant roles at Sikorsky and BOMBARDIER, managing avionics checkout, flight test, and delivery processes. Additional experience includes special operations as a Mission Flight Engineer in the US Air Force Reserve and roles at McDonnell Douglas and the United States Air Force. Draden holds multiple educational qualifications from various institutions, including the National Test Pilot School and the University of Maryland.