James Mitchell is an experienced aviation and experimentation professional currently serving as the Lead Experimentation Facilitator at Navigator Development Group Inc. since September 2016, where responsibilities include orchestrating large-scale experimentation events for the Future Vertical Lift Cross Functional Team in support of Army Futures Command. Prior experience includes serving as an Aviation Analyst CTR at TRADOC Capabilities Manager for Future Vertical Lift, focusing on requirements development for Future Vertical Lift aircraft, as well as roles within TRADOC Capabilities Manager for Unmanned Aircraft Systems and the US Army. James Mitchell holds a Bachelor of Science in Professional Aeronautics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.