Douglas Henwood
Director of adams precision engineering div.

Doug brings more than 30 years of experience in the commercial and defense aerospace industry, supporting advanced fabrication, manufacturing, depot- and organizational-level maintenance, and complex aircraft modification and integration programs. With over 22 years dedicated to Rotary / Fixed Wing U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, Army, and Coast Guard aviation programs, his technical background spans a wide range of platforms, including Military Boeing, Sikorsky, Bell aircraft at US Military Base Locations and Commercial Platforms with Airbus, McDonnell Douglas, CRJ, Embraer, Beechcraft, King Air, and Hawker aircraft at FAA Part-135 and Part-145, MRO Maufacturing and Repair Stations.

Doug, located in Havelock NC, is the Deputy Director of Operations – Aerospace Programs, supporting PMA-299 MH-60 R/S, PMA-276 UH-1Y and AH-1Z Depot and O-Level Rapid Support Modifications and Maintenance Programs.

As Director of Precision Engineering Commercial Operations, he is managing an industry leader in precision CNC machining and parts manufacturing, shaping the program to grow into a nationally completive premier full-spectrum manufacturing solution provider for both commercial and defense markets.

Before transitioning to ACET in 2021, Doug spent 15 years with GDIT as a Program Operations Manager, supporting PMA-299 H-60 (B, H, F, S, R), PMA-276 H-1 (Z, Y), and PMA-257 AV-8 programs across multiple CONUS and OCONUS locations. He has more than two decades of experience ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 and AS9100 standards and strengthening operational processes across diverse aviation environments.

Doug is a results-driven leader with proven strengths in strategic planning and development, operational management, project management, cost analysis, and quality performance. His focus on quality, efficiency, mission readiness, and continuous improvement consistently enhances program outcomes and organizational performance.