Jeffrey D. Deckelbaum
Vice President
Boeing Defense, Space & Security
BSAAE 1977
"While I developed my passion for airplanes as a young teen, it was my education at Purdue University that provided the foundation for my career of which there have been many accomplishments, highlights and recognitions."
Mr. Jeff Deckelbaum earned his bachelor's degree in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from Purdue in 1977. He also holds a M.S. degree in Aerospace Engineering from San Diego State University and a M.S. degree in Business Administration from Washington University.
Mr. Deckelbaum is the Vice President/Chief Engineer for Boeing Military Aircraft. In this position he is responsible for engineering integrity of the Boeing Military Aircraft products. The organization's major product categories are Global Strike, Mobility, Surveillance & Engagement and Missiles & Unmanned Airborne Systems.
Most recently, Mr. Deckelbaum served as the vice president of Product Support for Boeing Defense, Space & Security and vice president of Engineering for Global Services & Support. This dual role was intended to more closely integrate the Product Support function with BDS Engineering and Mission Assurance, as well as the corporate Engineering, Operations and Technology organization.
Mr. Deckelbaum joined the company in 1979 as a strength engineer. He advanced through the Engineering organization, holding various Technology and Management assignments on the AV-8B, T-45 and Advanced Tactical Fighter programs. He also held positions in Quality and in the New Aircraft Products Division, now part of the company's Phantom Works organization.
In 1995, he was named deputy division head of Production Engineering and subsequently was promoted to division director of Information Systems. He served as the Chief Engineer for the F-15 program and later was named program manager of the T-38 program.