AeroTEC — RoboInd Global

Overview

AeroTEC, we know what it takes to successfully develop aerospace products that sell. For nearly 20 years, we’ve helped companies around the world design test and certify everything from aerodynamic modifications to clean sheet aircraft, including hybrid/electric, hydrogen technology, supersonic, and eVTOLs. We know what pitfalls and roadblocks await in the aerospace product development process and we can help you navigate them. We’ll leverage our team, processes, and tools to:Our headquarters and engineering offices are located just north of Boeing Field (KBFI) in Seattle. AeroTEC as two additional campuses: the AeroTEC Flight Test Center in Moses Lake, Washington (KMWH) and the Wichita Engineering Center in Wichita, Kansas.Our headquarters and engineering offices are located just north of Boeing Field (KBFI) in Seattle. AeroTEC as three additional campuses: the AeroTEC Flight Test Center in Moses Lake, Washington (KMWH) and the AeroTEC Manufacturing Center in Arlington, Washington (KAWO), and the Wichita Engineering Center in Wichita, Kansas.AeroTEC was founded by Lee Human in 2003 to provide flight test services to STC companies like Aviation Partners Boeing. The company quickly grew and expanded its capabilities to include certification and engineering services. In 2011, AeroTEC was awarded a contract with Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation of America to test and certify the Mitsubishi Regional Jet (SpaceJet), which aided in the company’s rapid growth and facilities expansion in Seattle, WA and in Moses Lake, WA. AeroTEC’s Flight Test Center (AFTC) in Moses Lake now boasts 182,000 square feet of hangar space in addition to engineering offices, manufacturing facilities and an MRO/aircraft modification center– all designed to support customer test programs.Today, under Lee’s leadership AeroTEC has grown to 200 employees over three sites and has supported well over 100 aircraft modification programs ranging from radar and Wi-Fi STC’s to widebody cargo conversions, winglets, and three clean sheet aircraft TC projects. AeroTEC is currently deploying its expertise in designing, manufacturing, flight test and certification to its third, fourth and fifth electric aircraft programs – the Universal Hydrogen fuel cell electric Dash-8, the NASA/magniX Electric Propulsion Flight Demonstrator (EPFD) Hybrid Dash-8, and the Surf Air hybrid electric Caravan.Lee Human has built a career helping aerospace companies bring their products to market. He founded AeroTEC in 2003 with just three employees, providing flight test services to STC companies like Aviation Partners Boeing. The company quickly grew and expanded its capabilities to include certification and engineering services. Lee knew that with this added capability, AeroTEC was perfectly positioned to fill a gap in the industry that few others could. He envisioned AeroTEC as the premiere industry partner for new aircraft development – providing everything from initial requirements to aircraft type certification.In 2011, AeroTEC won a contract with Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation of America to test and certify the Mitsubishi Regional Jet (now the SpaceJet), which aided in the company’s rapid growth and facilities expansion in Seattle, WA and in Moses Lake, WA. AeroTEC’s Flight Test Center (AFTC) in Moses Lake now boasts 200,000 square feet of hangar space in addition to engineering offices, manufacturing facilities and an MRO – all designed to support customer test programs.In 2022 Lee was appointed to Chair the Emerging Segments Subcommittee (Electric, Hydrogen, Hybrid, SAF and AAM) for the Washington State Aviation and Aerospace Advisory Committee. In this capacity Lee leads a panel of industry experts to provide strategic recommendations to Washington State to ensure it retains its place as an aerospace leader.Today, under Lee’s leadership AeroTEC has grown to 250 employees over four sites and has supported well over 100 aircraft modification programs ranging from radar and Wi-Fi STC’s, to widebody cargo conversions, winglets, and three clean sheet aircraft TC projects. AeroTEC is currently deploying its expertise in designing, manufacturing, flight test and certification to its third, fourth and fifth electric aircraft programs – the Universal Hydrogen fuel cell electric Dash-8, the NASA/magniX EPFD Hybrid Dash-8, and the Surf Air hybrid electric Caravan amongst other revolutionary projects.Prior to starting AeroTEC in 2003, Lee was the flight test manager at Aviation Partners Boeing, a joint venture with the Boeing Company. Lee is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts Amherst College of Engineering. He has earned credentials as an FAA Flight Analyst DER, as well a private multi-engine instrument pilot’s license. In his free time, Lee enjoys boating the waters of Puget Sound with family and friends as well as endurance road cycling.Justin Morigeau is an experienced leader in program management, operations, aircraft modification & maintenance, and aerospace manufacturing with over 20 years of experience. He has worked with URS Corporation, The Boeing Company, and Greenpoint Technologies (A Safran Company). He has extensive experience in the OEM production and aftermarket modifications/maintenance of Boeing 737NG, 747-8, 777-200LR/300ER, and 787-8/9 platforms. At Greenpoint Technologies he served as Vice President of Operations, overseeing GTI’s three Production and Modification facilities in Washington and Texas. At Boeing, he served in numerous Program and Operations Management roles for all major production programs where he focused on production integration, production rate & capacity planning, business operations, strategic & annual goal planning, and continuous improvement. Justin started his career at URS Corporation in Denver, Colorado where he was a project manager for numerous government and civil engineering projects. Justin holds an MBA from the University of Colorado and a BS from Washington State University and maintains an active PMP license from the Project Management Institute.Justin is married with 4 kids and resides in Moses Lake, Washington where AeroTEC’s Flight Test Center is located. He enjoys fly fishing, hunting, rodeos, triathlons, and tending to the family’s ranchette.<img src="https://www.roboind.com/file/upload/company/profile_web_20261029/910104348-1.jpg" alt=""><img src="https://www.roboind.com/file/upload/company/profile_web_20261029/910104348-2.jpg" alt=""><img src="https://www.roboind.com/file/upload/company/profile_web_20261029/910104348-3.jpg" alt="">