Robert Wolf
About Robert Wolf
Robert Wolf serves as the Vice President of Engineering at MD Helicopters, Inc., where he has worked since 2018. With a strong background in aerospace engineering and military sales, he has contributed to various helicopter programs and has extensive experience in the industry.
Work at MD Helicopters
Robert Wolf has served as Vice President of Engineering at MD Helicopters, Inc. since 2018. In this role, he oversees engineering operations and contributes to the development of helicopter systems. His responsibilities include managing projects related to helicopter performance improvements and upgrades. He has played a significant role in the delivery of armed MD 530F helicopters to the US Army as part of foreign military sales to Afghanistan.
Education and Expertise
Robert Wolf holds a Doctorate in Philosophy from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a Master of Science from Stanford University. He also completed his undergraduate studies at MIT, earning a Bachelor of Science. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his engineering expertise, particularly in aerospace and helicopter systems.
Background
Before joining MD Helicopters, Robert Wolf worked in various engineering roles across the aerospace industry. He was a Senior Systems Engineer at Sierra Nevada Corporation from 2012 to 2018 and served as Director of Engineering at Marana Aerospace Solutions, Inc. from 2011 to 2012. His career began as Founding Vice President and Chief Engineer at Aviation Technology Group, where he contributed to the development of innovative aircraft technologies.
Achievements in Helicopter Engineering
Robert Wolf has been involved in several key projects throughout his career. He played a crucial role in restarting the production of the MD 902 twin-engine helicopter and managed a direct commercial sale of six aircraft to Malaysia, which included advanced avionics and weapon systems. Additionally, he led efforts to increase the gross weight capacity of helicopters and was involved in the development of three glass cockpit upgrades for helicopter programs.
Ice Hockey Referee Experience
In addition to his engineering career, Robert Wolf has been an Ice Hockey Referee for USA Hockey since 2003. He has officiated games in Colorado Springs, Colorado, for over 21 years. This role demonstrates his commitment to sports and community involvement outside of his professional engineering responsibilities.