Christopher Battung

BS Aerospace Engineering
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University

While working as an independent contractor Chris has been invited back multiple times by Lockheed Martin Ft. Worth for stress analysis work on F-35 fighter aircraft, and by Associated Air Center (AAC) of Dallas for work on VIP interior modifications to Airbus ACJ319 and Boeing 737 and 757 aircraft. His civilian aircraft experience includes work on the Gulfstream, Challenger, Falcon, and Hawker business jets.

Chris has worked as a stress analyst at Vought Aircraft, Lockheed Martin, Gulfstream, Associated Air Center, and Bell Helicopter. He has performed stress work related to primary structure modifications, refueling probe mechanism and closeouts, sill longeron life prediction, joint interface loads development, chaff/flare dispenser installation, bird strike damage repairs, control systems modifications, pull tests, and whiffle tree design and data acquisition programs.

His VIP interior modification work includes equivalent strength validation, rigid-body and multi-span beam analysis, seat track modifications and installations, and bulkhead/cabinetry/galley design and installation. Chris oversaw cabin floor redesign and fuselage modification substantiation, provided production/liaison support, and return-to-flight activities support on commercial-size aircraft purchased by heads of state.

As an IPT stress lead on the Airbus interiors program at AAC, Chris managed a group of ten engineers and was responsible for program budgeting and completion of the final stress report. While ensuring compliance with FAA Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 21, this and many other programs has given Chris knowledge and experience with the certification side of the aerospace business.

Chris is familiar with IAS, CSW, and used FAMOSS for determining allowable damage on the 787-8 program. He performed analysis for durability and damage tolerance (D&DT) of F-35 forward fuselage frame structure using classical methods and computer programs IDAT, IMAT, and Nastran/Patran (FEA). At Bell Helicopter, Chris assisted in various structural modifications and upgrades to the ARH and 407H helicopters, and to the BA609 tilt-rotor.

With over a decade of stress analysis experience, Chris is a valued member of our team. Chris has an innate ability to focus and execute complex assignments.