Tom is a Spirit AeroSystems Technical Fellow, has managed materials science, non-destructive evaluation programs and the industrialisation of advanced diagnostic inspection platforms for multiple component types. During his 38+ year engagement in NDT, measurement, material science, fatigue analysis, damage tolerance and fracture mechanics he has been involved with many development, in service and manufacturing programs and has had significant experience in novel metallic, composites, polymers and ceramics.
Tom represents Spirit interests on several NDT national committees (UK and Ireland) that influence special process protocols, specifications and standards. He is the current Chair of the BINDT Technical Committee and participates on NDT Industry 4.0 projects to reduce human factors exposure and the analysis of assisted defect recognition. He maintains his links with academia and research by lecturing and presenting tutorials in local Universities and Colleges regarding NDT and Materials Science as well as being a mentor/industrial supervisor for graduate and post graduate students and projects.