David Heflin
About David Heflin
David Heflin is a Systems Engineer at Naval Systems, Inc., where he has worked since 2020. He has experience in preparing engineering plans and assessments for aviation projects and previously interned at Stantec in 2018.
Work at Naval Systems
David Heflin has been employed at Naval Systems, Inc. as a Systems Engineer since 2020. He works in Cherry Point, North Carolina, where he contributes to various engineering projects. His role involves serving as the Engineering Point of Contact for the Fleet & Range Support Integrated Product Team (F&RS IPT). Heflin is responsible for preparing Engineering/Data Requirements Agreement Plans (EDRAPs) and submissions for the Naval Laser Safety Review Board (LSRB). He also develops Airworthiness Qualification Plans (AQPs) and conducts airworthiness assessments for aircraft modified under government contracts.
Previous Experience at Stantec
Prior to his current position, David Heflin worked as a Mechanical Engineering Intern at Stantec in the Greater Pittsburgh Area for three months in 2018. This internship provided him with practical experience in mechanical engineering, contributing to his professional development and understanding of engineering principles in a corporate environment.
Education and Expertise
David Heflin studied at West Virginia University, specifically at the Benjamin Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources, from 2014 to 2018. His education provided him with a solid foundation in engineering principles and practices. He also completed his secondary education at Avonworth High School, where he studied from 2001 to 2014.
Engineering Contributions
In his current role, David Heflin develops Public Aircraft Operations (PAO) assessments and Interim Flight Clearances (IFCs) for Navy contracts. He assists in the creation of Requests For Proposal (RFP) for government aviation projects, showcasing his involvement in various aspects of engineering and project management within the defense sector.