November/December 2023 - 25
Hometown:
Livonia, MI
Alma Mater:
Wayne State
University
(Detroit, MI)
Age: 29
Number of years in
the industry: 7
Kyle Kittleson
Jervis B. Webb Company Engineering Program Manager
As an Engineering Program Manager at the Jervis B. Webb
Company, a division of Daifuku Airport Technologies,
Kyle Kittleson has showcased exceptional dedication, a
solutions-based approach, and steady leadership that
have propelled him through the ranks. His commitment to
refining baggage systems and driving industry advancements
has not only positively impacted his organization
but has also positioned him as a rising star in the aviation
engineering landscape.
" What many might see as just a piece of baggage might see
as simply a conveyor that transports a piece of baggage
from point A to point B is actually a determining factor in
the event of someone's life, " he said.
Kittleson's journey at Daifuku began in 2016 as a College
Co-Op Intern while pursuing his Bachelor of Science in
Electrical Engineering at Wayne State University. From
Controls Engineer to Lead Controls Engineer and subsequently
Controls Systems Supervisor, he demonstrated
a readiness to take on complex projects, including the
intricate recontrol of Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Airport's McNamara Terminal baggage system.
In 2021, his efforts culminated in his promotion to Controls
Systems Supervisor, overseeing a team of project
engineers and contributing significantly to the successful
launch of the Newark Liberty International Airport's New
Terminal A baggage handling system. Further elevating
his role, Kittleson embraced the position of Engineering
Program Manager in 2023, where he now leads multiple
project engineers, manages department resources and
budgets, and collaborates with the Development group to
drive the design, commissioning, and testing of baggage
handling systems across the East Coast and Midwest.
" I am most proud of my recent experience as the Project
Engineer for the DTW McNamara Terminal Recontrol
project, " he said. " This project was arguably one of the
most logistically challenging projects my company had
ever faced. "
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Inside the Fence
Recognize Airports and Industry Leaders Making the Biggest Impact on the Aviation System
40 Under 40
North American Airport Parking is Ill-Equipped for the Future
A Conversation with One of Canada’s Most Powerful Women
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