David King

David King is a highly experienced engineering professional with a strong background in aerospace and helicopter technologies. Currently serving as Chief Engineer at Vertical Aerospace since February 2023, David has previously held key roles such as Chief Engineer for Tiltrotor Technologies and the AW609 at Leonardo from May 2014 to March 2023. David's prior experience includes serving as Chief Engineer at Bell Helicopter from 2006 to April 2014, where responsibilities included leading Integrated Product Teams for the design, testing, and certification of the Bell 525 Relentless super-medium helicopter. David's educational background includes a Master of Science in Aeronautics & Astronautics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Lehigh University.