Kelly Johnson Award Recipients

The Society periodically presents awards for recognition of excellence in flight test engineering and significant contributions to the Society. The award for excellence in flight test engineering is a single annual award known as the Kelly Johnson Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Field of Flight Test Engineering, with the initial award having been presented to Clarence J. ‘Kelly’ Johnson at the 1973 Symposium.

James S. McDonnell Award Recipients

The James S. McDonnell award was created to honor Flight Test Teams. The new Award has been named the “James S. McDonnell Award For Outstanding Team Achievement In The Field Of Flight Test Engineering” and will be awarded each year.

Directors Award Recipients

Recognition for significant and lasting contributions toward the welfare, stature, leadership, or membership of the Society is an award known as the Directors Award for Exceptional Dedication and Service to the Society of Flight Test Engineers. This award is given to a deserving individual(s) by the Society Officers and is presented to the recipient at the Annual Business Meeting or Symposium.

SFTE Fellow Award Recipients

The highest grade achievable in the Society is a Society of Flight Test Engineers Fellow. A Fellow has been a Senior Member in good standing for at least two years and has attained a position of notable distinction in the field of flight testing. Fellows are elected by their peers (those Fellows in good standing) and are awarded automatic lifetime membership in the Society along with the distinction and responsibility associated with this honor.