J. Terry White terry@whiteeagleaerospace.com Curriculum Vitae

J. Terry White is president and CEO of White Eagle Aerospace. His desire to share the joy of flight, combined with his exuberance for teaching and his love of all things aerospace, culminated in the formation of the company.

Terry’s 48 years of professional aerospace experience includes the NASA Space Shuttle Program, NASA X-43A Flight Project, the United States Navy STANDARD Missile Program and numerous proprietary consulting projects. During his extensive professional career, he has served on the engineering technical staff of Rockwell International, General Dynamics Corporation, Hughes Missile Systems Company, NASA Dryden Flight Research Center and Raytheon Missile Systems. Terry also is a senior member of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA).

In 2009, Terry completed his industrial career as manager of the Aerodynamics Department in the Guidance, Navigation, and Control Center at Raytheon Missile Systems in Tucson, Arizona. In this capacity, he was responsible for all aerodynamics work performed at the world’s largest tactical missile producer. He concluded his work with Raytheon in 2010 as a Senior Engineering Fellow in Aerodynamics.

Terry has authored more than 180 technical papers on a wide variety of aeroscience and aerospace subjects. His teaching credentials include 15 years as an instructor in the Aerospace Engineering Department of the California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, 10 years as an instructor in the professional development program at Raytheon and 10 years developing and teaching courses at White Eagle Aerospace. Those who have taken his courses say that he brings an uncommon passion and extensive technical knowledge to the training environment.

Terry is particularly well-known for his inspiring aerospace history presentations, which are intense, technically relevant reviews of historically significant events in United States aerospace history. He has lectured extensively on aerospace history topics at the USAF Test Pilot School, the Society of Experimental Test Pilots, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, academia and industry. He also serves as a motivational keynote speaker for aerospace conferences, business functions, commemorative events, public service organizations, special interest groups and private business.

Terry and his wife Phyllis reside in Oro Valley, Arizona. They are the happy parents of five remarkable children and the grateful grandparents of eight lively grandchildren.

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“I have yet to meet a more articulate, passionate and knowledgeable instructor!”

Student from Shoal Group, Australia

“Terry takes the time to listen to the questions asked, understand where students are coming from and then answers with clarity.”

Student from National Air and Space Intelligence Center

“Excellent. The instructor exhibits an extremely impressive knowledge of hypersonics and an encyclopedic knowledge of the entire aerospace field.”

Student from NASA Glenn Research Center

“Terry has an impressive knowledge of the subject matter and is a gifted instructor. His demeanor is well suited for this setting.”

Student from NASA Langley Research Center

“There is no doubt that the instructor does not lack the knowledge or ability to communicate subject matter. I have read reviews of White Eagle Aerospace classes and the high quality of instruction; I concur with every positive comment made about the instructors ability and care in the classroom.”

Student from the National Air and Space Intelligence Center

“Terry is an expert. He is always prepared for questions and his knowledge and expertise allow him to either answer them effectively or provide material to explain the answer.”

Student from U.S. Air Force Test Center

“Terry’s facility with the material is astonishing. His manner of presentation combines all the essential elements of high-quality teaching. His encouragement of questions, patience, and diligence in answering questions is one of the hallmarks that sets his courses apart from almost all other technical instruction.”

Senior Program Manager, Raytheon Missile Systems

“Instructor has a unique ability to present highly technical information at an understandable level.”

Student from the National Air and Space Intelligence Center

“Terry’s experience and knowledge is outstanding and an integral part of his courses. He is an outstanding presenter and delivers the material clearly and with enthusiasm.”

Student from the U.S. Air Force Test Center

“Mr. White is the most competent instructor I’ve ever had – better than my college professors in aero. He ensures that everyone has a solid understanding of the material and is very proactive in answering questions.”

Student from the National Air and Space Intelligence Center

“Terry definitely knows his stuff. You would be hard-pressed to find someone with more comprehensive knowledge of all things aerospace, and it’s very evident that he has a passion for teaching.”

Student from the U.S. Air Force Test Center

“Please make a time machine and go back to teach some of my aero classes. My past grades, understanding and general caring of aero would appreciate it.”

Student from NASA Dryden Flight Research Center

“Instructor is a world class expert and his teaching ability is phenomenal. He covered more than I expected, yet I was able to understand the material.”

Student from the U.S. Air Force Test Center

“The most knowledgeable and articulate aero teacher I’ve ever encountered (and I went to the U.S. Air Force Academy).”

Student from the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory

“Instructor is extremely knowledgeable and a very good teacher – that is a rare combination.”

Student from the National Air and Space Intelligence Center

“Off the chart! It is very obvious that Terry has a passion for his work and for teaching. Technically and socially, he is the strongest instructor that I’ve ever had!”

Student from Arnold Engineering Development Complex

“Mr. White takes extremely complex technical topics and makes them much easier to understand. Where were you when I was in grad school?! I wish we had more time to tap into your wealth of knowledge.”

Student from the U.S. Department of Defense

“Mr. White’s extensive experience in aerospace engineering and knowledge in aerospace history provides a great learning opportunity. Out of all the attributes of the instructor, Mr. White’s enthusiasm and passion for aerospace engineering is what makes the courses most enjoyable.”

Student from Arnold Engineering Development Complex

“In all my years of college and post graduate courses Terry is honestly the best instructor and speaker I have had the pleasure of learning from. He truly has a gift for speaking and teaching with passion, enthusiasm and knowledge.”

Student from the U.S. Air Force Test Center

“Instructor is spectacular. He is amazing at communicating material in a way that is easy to understand and interesting enough to maintain attention – which can be a difficult feat in an academic setting.”

Student from the National Air and Space Intelligence Center

“Mr. White has the ability that most experts of his type do not – the ability to actually teach what he knows in a way that the average person can follow.”

Student from the U.S. Air Force Test Center