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Brian Smith

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President and Cheif Pilot at Tuskegee Airmen National Museum
📍 Detroit, Michigan, United States

Dr. Brian R. Smith is the President and Chief Pilot of the Tuskegee Airmen National Museum. He leverages a distinguished engineering career, including pioneering research at General Dynamics on battlefield-induced injuries, to lead the museum. He earned a PhD in Biomedical Engineering from Wayne State University, becoming the first African-American to do so.

Brian is deeply committed to community leadership and mentorship, having served as the Director of a local youth club for 35 years. This passion extends to his current work, where he actively leads youth programs in aviation and STEM, personally flying over 1600 young people to inspire their interest in the field.

His groundbreaking research at General Dynamics directly influenced the design of combat vehicles to better protect soldiers from mine blasts and IEDs.

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Experience
36 Years
Current Role
President and Cheif Pilot
Location
Detroit, Michigan, United States
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Youth STEM Education
He has initiated numerous youth programs, including flight, glider, and rocket clubs, to expose underserved communities to careers in aviation and engineering.
Aviation History
As President of the museum, he is dedicated to preserving and lecturing on the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen and their contributions to American history.
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Career

Work history

President and Cheif Pilot
Tuskegee Airmen National Museum
1-2004
Adjunct Professor
Wayne County Community College District
10-1989 - 6-2014
Senior Engineering Specialist
General Dynamics Land Systems
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Brian R. Smith – Board of Directors Profile. Featured in Tuskegee Airmen National Museum
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A great look at the life, passion and mission of Dr. Brian Smith. Featured in The Tuskegee Airmen National Museum (Facebook)
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Education
1978 - 2003
PhD
Wayne State University
1962 - 1978
Pre-Engineering
Oakwood University
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