Robert J. Waner

Mr. Robert J. Waner joined The Boeing Company in June of 1964. He has been directly responsible for ensuring the technical performance and integrity of the following aircraft designs: B-52, KC-135, 727, 737, 747, 757, 767, and 777.

Other assignments include Weapon System Trainer, YC-14, Drones for Aerodynamic and Structural Test and Advanced Applications Common Strategic Rotary Launcher.

Mr. Waner has a M.S. in Aeronautical Engineering from Wichita State University in 1970 and a B.S. in Aeronautical Engineering from the University of Kansas in 1964. He completed the Columbia Senior Executive Program in October 1997.

Mr. Waner has been in his current assignment since 2003. In this assignment he is responsible for all Engineering activities associated with the BCA-WD commercial products. In addition, he is responsible for all new programs including the 7E7. He is actively engaged in establishing a strong University/Industry relationship for the enhancement of the Engineering Education process. He has also served on an Ad Hoc Committee to guide the Air Force proposed MIL-Prime Specification for "Damage Tolerance Design Requirements for Composite Military Aircraft."

Mr. Waner served on the Goodwill Industries Board of Directors for 7 years. He is
chairman of U.S. Senator Pat Roberts Aviation Task Force and a member of his committee on Science, Technology and the Future. He is also on the Industrial Advisory Board for the National Institute for Aviation Research and the Aircraft Design and Manufacturing Research Center. He serves on the Advisory Boards for the Wichita State University College of Engineering, and the University of Kansas Aerospace Engineering Department.