Christopher B. Clark

Christopher B. Clark serves as the Director of System Safety for The School of Systems and Logistics at The Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) in Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. With extensive military aviation experience and academic credentials in aeronautical science, Mr. Clark brings significant expertise to his role overseeing system safety curriculum and initiatives within AFIT's professional military education programs.

Mr. Clark's educational background includes:

• Bachelor of Science in Industrial Safety from University of Central Oklahoma (2000)
• Master of Aeronautical Science from Embry Riddle, Daytona Beach, FL (2011)
• Program Management Professional certification from Arizona State University (2021)
• Air Command and Staff College education (2015)

His professional expertise spans system safety principles and methodologies as described by MIL-STD-882, with practical application across military aviation platforms. Mr. Clark has developed significant expertise in unmanned aerial systems through his work as an Operational Test Pilot for NASA on the Ikhana Project, testing proprietary sense and avoidance technology. His background combines theoretical knowledge with extensive hands-on experience in high-stakes operational environments.

Mr. Clark has received numerous military decorations throughout his distinguished career, including the Meritorious Service Medal with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters, Air Medal with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster, and Aerial Achievement Medal with 10 Oak Leaf Clusters, among many others.

With 4,600 hours of flight time across multiple aircraft platforms including the A220, A320, C-130, UH-60, OH-58, and MQ-9, Mr. Clark brings practical aviation experience to his academic role. His military service spanned 25 years across the Oklahoma Army National Guard, Air Force, and California Air National Guard, providing him with comprehensive understanding of joint service operations.