WBB Vertical Lift Consultancy

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BB continues to expand its strategic consultancy services expertise base in US and International Vertical Lift requirements, aircraft and programs.The WBB team is capable of unmatched insight into the Department of Defense (DOD) Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS), Operational Analysis (OA), Acquisition program support and the Performance Based Logistics (PBL) system.WBB Consultants provide both operational and industry expertise specifically focused on the Vertical Lift sector of US Defense and Homeland Security, to include principle support to the DOD Future Vertical Lift Initiative.

WBB offers critical expertise and decision support to help our military, civilian, and industry customers:

  • Independent Research & Development (IR&D)
  • Develop Strategic plans that synchronize with DOD future plans
  • Recapitalization of aging Vertical Lift airframes
  • Conceptualization and development of new technologies to address emerging and evolving threats
  • Implementation of Joint Operational Concepts with Vertical Lift solutions
  • Operational Assessments of new, emerging and legacy capabilities
  • Business Case Analysis for Vertical Lift platforms and sub-systems
  • Capabilities Portfolio Assessments for vertical lift aircraft fleets
  • Market Assessments for the vertical lift industry
  • Capabilities definition for next generation vertical lift systems
  • Integration of research and development activities with acquisition efforts at the strategic level
  • In depth understanding of the US Vertical Lift industry

WBB recognizes that current recapitalization practices (primarily COTS/GOTS solutions and remanufacturing) do not enable future three-dimensional Joint Operational Concepts of maneuver and sustainment for the future fight.The current trend of increasing reliance on vertical lift capabilities is expected to continue and even accelerate, given the projected operational environment.

DOD Vertical Lift aircraft capabilities need to be optimized for the asymmetric and uncertain battlefield.Advanced Future Vertical Lift (next generation) capabilities have the potential to provide decisive advantage and adaptability for the military.WBB has a strategic and vested interest in helping our customers achieve those advantages in the most effective and efficient way.We have key former vertical lift leaders on our team from the Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force, as represented below.

WBB Vertical Lift Leadership

Frank Boynton

  • Expert in Vertical Lift Survivability issues
  • OUSD Acquisition, Technology & Logistics experience as program oversight for all Vertical Lift programs
  • Deputy for the Joint Vertical Airlift Task Force (JVATF)
  • Chair of the Rotary Wing Survivability IPT
  • Capability Portfolio Management expert for US Government products
  • Former Marine Corps aviator (CH-46)

Eric Braganca

  • Expert in Joint operational warfare and integration of special operations capabilities
  • Command, combat, and Joint experience in Iraq and Afghanistan
  • Technical management of rotary wing acquisition
  • Strategic planning, Roadmap development, requirements feasibility analysis
  • Former Air Force aviator (UH-1H/N, MH-53J/M)

Mark Gibson

  • Government and Industry experience in Vertical Lift
  • Joint command (US Army) and combat experience
  • Strategic planning, Roadmapping, requirements / capability development, Acquisition and program management
  • Capability Portfolio Management expert for US Government products
  • Former Marine Corps aviator (AH-1, AH-64)

David Holt

  • Vice President, Commercial and Federal Sectors
  • Government & Industry Vertical Heavy Lift Requirements & Capability development
  • Level III Acquisition & Program Management
  • Former Naval aviator (MH-53E/CH-53E AMCM & Heavy Lift)

Jim Moentmann

  • Strategic planning, concept development, Joint air-ground integration, C2 systems and Joint doctrine
  • Former Chief of Staff for Combined Forces Command - Afghanistan
  • Experienced in aviation conceptual and operational analysis for industry and DoD
  • Combat Aviation Brigade Commander, experienced in Attack, Cavalry and Assault units
  • Former Army aviator (AH-1, UH-60)

Scott Pacello

  • Managed US Army Special Operations Aviation MH-60 fleet
  • Managed US Army Warrior and Hunter UAS systems
  • Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Technology & Logistics (ASAALT) Systems Coordinator for Black Hawk helicopters.
  • Former Army aviator (AH-64A, OH-58, UH-1)

Pete Sarrat

  • Director of Navy Business Development
  • Former USN Test Director for MH-60R
  • Expertise in Naval requirements, concepts and CONOPS generation
  • Former Naval aviator (SH-60B, SH-60F, HH-60H, MH-60S, MH-60R)

Please feel free to contact us for additional information about our Vertical Lift Consultancy at:
703-448-6081 x230 or

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