Dennis Scott

Supply Chain Director

Dennis holds an MSc. from Lancaster University and is a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society. He has over 40 years of experience gained at many aerospace OEMs and tier 1 suppliers across the industry.

Military aircraft projects have ranged from fighters, trainers, tactical airlifters to attack and transport helicopters, whilst commercial projects have included regional turboprop and jet aircraft, and long-range Airbus and Boeing products. Dennis also supported Rolls-Royce on the BR710/715 engine programmes.

Dennis was Head of Engineering/DOA at Dunlop Aerospace (now Meggitt/Parker), and also at PFW GmbH (now Hutchinson), holding delegated design authority for structures and systems from Airbus (AP1020).

Dennis spent 9 years as ass. Chief Designer at COMAC in China, supporting the design, development, and certification of the ARJ-21, C919 and CR929 commercial aircraft programmes. He also provided guidance to the COMAC leadership on the technical and capability development of COMAC, providing best practice training to all levels of the business. The coordination of the international supply chain played an important part of his role. During his time in China, Dennis was presented with the China Friendship Award, and was a visiting professor at a leading university. 

Upon returning to Europe, Dennis has supported new aircraft development projects, and is thrilled to join ARC Aerosystems as Director: Supply Chain.