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In selecting an organization for the design and fabrication of an aircraft, an aircraft related product, or any other technical development, it is of utmost importance to investigate in detail the background of the individuals who run the company and who will be principal in making your project a success.  It is important to make sure that the individuals are qualified, and have the necessary background and experience for the anticipated work.

Orion Technologies LLC is unique in this aspect in that we are the only organization serving our industry with the necessary level and scope of experience under our roof.  Furthermore, for additional or more in depth expertise, we are closely supported by several outside organizations who are well-recognized leaders in their fields of work.

The following is a brief overview of our principal staff's background and experience:


The company's principal, Mr. Bill Husa, is a skilled configurator and airplane designer with over twenty five years experience in airplane configuration development, structures and aircraft systems.  Prior to attaining his engineering education, Mr. Husa started his career as a mechanic and restorer for automobile exotics and racing applications.  He also spent some time at the Boeing Commercial Airplane Company as a sheet metal manufacturer and machinist.  Today, this practical background, coupled with his extensive engineering experience, aids our customers in assuring them of a smooth running program.

After attaining his university education, Mr. Husa spent a number of years working for General Dynamics - Convair in San Diego, HITCO Aerospace Structures and Boeing Military and Boeing Aerospace, serving as a configuration developer and structural designer on numerous leading edge flight and technology programs.   

On the lighter side of aviation, Mr. Husa has been supporting the general aviation arena, and specifically the "experimental" sector, since the late seventies. It is this commitment to aviation and aerospace that is unique in the industry and is key to providing our customers with a full range of resources and capabilities.


Our second principal is Ms. Suzanna Infante, who's primary function is that of Project Manager in connection with fabrication, prototyping and other aspects of part development and assembly.  Ms. Infante’s industry experience comes from her affiliation with Northwest Composites and Park Aerospace Structures, where she’s functioned in numerous positions of manufacturing including those of tooling, lay-up and part finish, and in key lead positions associated with certified production lines, final assembly and inspection.

It is Ms. Infante's strong interest and dedication to the aerospace field, coupled with her skills and ability to manage and coordinate numerous efforts within the fabrication line, that makes her an invaluable member of our organization.  Her expertise goes a long way to being key in providing our customers with an efficient process and optimized product.


Our third principal is Mr. Dave Harris, a professional commercial and air-show pilot with more than 20,000 hours of flight experience in aircraft ranging in size from his fleet of BD-5Js to commercial aircraft including the BAe146, the 727 and many others.  In addition to his piloting skills, Mr. Harris has owned over twenty aircraft, seventeen of which he has built.  His forty five years of experience in the aircraft industry is invaluable in the areas of marketing and market analysis, as well as program management.

Mr. Harris is our company test pilot as well as a valuable resource for optimizing aircraft systems, components and construction techniques.  His work with airline training centers allows us to develop pilot training programs for most any new aircraft including high performance prop, turbo-prop and jet.