David Lichtman
David Lichtman has over 40 years of experience delivering aerospace product qualification testing and now serves as Technical Director, Aerospace & Defense Americas, supporting PQT aerospace operations across the region.
Experience
After earning a BS in Business Management from Binghamton University in 1980, David began his career designing and building hydraulic and pneumatic test setups and providing technical review across multiple laboratory areas.
David was one of the principals of East‑West Technology, the original company acquired by Element in 2007. He went on to serve as General Manager of the Jupiter laboratory and later also led the Melbourne, FL lab, overseeing day‑to‑day operations, capability development, and customer programs.
In 2017, David transitioned into the division‑level role of Technical Director, Aerospace & Defense Americas. In this position, he provides technical support for all PQT Aerospace labs, supports business development and key account management, leads capability gap analysis and capital investment planning, and continues to support the Jupiter and Melbourne teams
Career Highlights
- Principal and General Manager of East‑West Technology prior to its acquisition by Element in 2007
- General Manager for the Jupiter and Melbourne, FL laboratories (2007–2017)
- Technical Director, Aerospace & Defense Americas (2017–present)
Qualifications and Credentials
Qualifications
- BS in Business Management, Binghamton University
Memberships
- International Aircraft Systems Fire Protection Forum
- SAE A‑22 Committee – Fire Protection & Flammability Testing
- SAE A‑6 Aerospace Actuation, Control & Fluid Power Systems
- SAE AC‑9 Aircraft Environmental Control Systems
- SAE AE‑5 Committee – Aerospace Fuel, Oil & Oxidizer Systems
- SAE G‑28 Committee – Simulants for Impact & Ingestion Testing
- SAE G‑3 Aerospace Couplings, Hoses & Fittings
