Michelle Airey
About Michelle Airey
Michelle Airey serves as the Principal Environmental Test Engineer at Ultra Electronics Group, where she has worked since 2018. She holds a BEng in Aeronautical Engineering from the University of South Wales and has extensive experience in conducting environmental tests to international standards.
Work at Ultra Electronics Group
Michelle Airey has served as the Principal Environmental Test Engineer at Ultra Electronics Group since 2018. In this role, she is based in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom. Her responsibilities include conducting various environmental tests to ensure compliance with industry standards. She has been instrumental in implementing testing protocols that align with internationally recognized standards.
Education and Expertise
Michelle Airey earned her Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) degree in Aeronautical Engineering from the University of South Wales, where she studied from 2007 to 2011. Her academic background provides her with a solid foundation in engineering principles, which she applies in her professional role. Her expertise includes conducting environmental tests and working with various testing standards.
Background
Before joining Ultra Electronics Group, Michelle worked at Element Materials Technology as the Lead Environmental Test Engineer from 2011 to 2018. During her seven years in this position, she developed her skills in environmental testing and gained extensive experience in the field. Her background in environmental testing has equipped her with the knowledge necessary to perform rigorous assessments.
Achievements in Environmental Testing
Michelle Airey has significant experience conducting Ingress Protection (IP) tests, including dust, water, and salt corrosion tests. She regularly works with internationally recognized standards such as BS-EN 60068, RTCA DO-160, MIL-STD 810, and DEF STAN 00-35. Her proficiency in climatic testing includes the use of various chambers to assess temperature, humidity, and altitude conditions.