John Langford

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John S.
Langford was the founder of Aurora Flight Sciences Corp., founded in 1989, where the titles held included Chairman & President from 2009 to 2012.
Dr. Langford was the founder of Athena Technologies, Inc., founded in 1998, serving as Chairman & Chief Executive Officer in 2012.
Dr. Langford is the founder of Electra.aero, Inc., founded in 2020, currently holding the title of Chairman since 2024.
Current jobs include President & Director at Aurora Flight Sciences of West Virginia, Inc., Member at The Council on Competitiveness, and Member at Association For Unmanned Vehicle Systems International.
Former jobs include Director-Governing Board at Aerospace Industries Association, Director at National Aeronautic Association, Principal at Lockheed Corp., Member-Advisory Board at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Member-Advisory Board at Mississippi State University, Member-Advisory Board at the University of Maryland, and Principal at Institute for Defense Analyses.
Education history includes undergraduate degree in 1979, graduate degrees in 1983 and 1985, and a doctorate in 1987, all from Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

John Langford active positions

Companies	Position	Start
The Council on Competitiveness The Council on Competitiveness Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as non-profit organization, which helps to increase economic competitiveness	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
Association For Unmanned Vehicle Systems International Association For Unmanned Vehicle Systems International Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a organization to fostering, developing and promoting unmanned systems & robotic technologies	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
Aurora Flight Sciences of West Virginia, Inc. Aurora Flight Sciences of West Virginia, Inc. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Develops and manufactures unmanned systems and aerospace vehicles	President	-
Electra Aero, Inc. Electra Aero, Inc. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Designs and manufactures electric aircrafts	Founder	2019-12-31

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Former positions of John Langford

Companies	Position	End
Athena Technologies, Inc. Athena Technologies, Inc. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Manufactures and develops navigation and control systems	Chief Executive Officer	2012-08-25
Mississippi State University Mississippi State University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
University of Maryland University of Maryland Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
Massachusetts Institute of Technology Massachusetts Institute of Technology Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Functions as a College/University	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
Aerospace Industries Association Aerospace Industries Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a trade association representing the US aerospace and defence industry	Director/Board Member	-

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Private companies	13
Aurora Flight Sciences Corp. Aurora Flight Sciences Corp. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Develops and manufactures unmanned systems and aerospace vehicles	Electronic Technology
Lockheed Corp. Lockheed Corp. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Military & civilian space systems	Electronic Technology
Massachusetts Institute of Technology Massachusetts Institute of Technology Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Functions as a College/University	Finance
Mississippi State University Mississippi State University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
University of Maryland University of Maryland Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Athena Technologies, Inc. Athena Technologies, Inc. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Manufactures and develops navigation and control systems	Electronic Technology
Institute for Defense Analyses Institute for Defense Analyses State AgencyGovernment Provides technical analyses of weapons systems and programs	Government
Aerospace Industries Association Aerospace Industries Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a trade association representing the US aerospace and defence industry	Commercial Services
The Council on Competitiveness The Council on Competitiveness Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as non-profit organization, which helps to increase economic competitiveness	Commercial Services
National Aeronautic Association National Aeronautic Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates aeronautic association that provides programs and services for the advancement of art, sport and science of aviation	Commercial Services
Aurora Flight Sciences of West Virginia, Inc. Aurora Flight Sciences of West Virginia, Inc. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Develops and manufactures unmanned systems and aerospace vehicles	Electronic Technology
Association For Unmanned Vehicle Systems International Association For Unmanned Vehicle Systems International Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a organization to fostering, developing and promoting unmanned systems & robotic technologies	Commercial Services
Electra Aero, Inc. Electra Aero, Inc. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Designs and manufactures electric aircrafts	Electronic Technology