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David L. Joyce is president and chief executive officer for GE Aviation a world-leading provider of commercial and military jet engines and components as well as integrated digital electric power and mechanical systems for aircraft. GE Aviation also has a global service network to support these offerings.
Mr. Joyce joined GE in 1980 as a product engineer and spent 15 years advancing his career in design and development of GE's commercial and military engines. His contributions encompassed nine different engine families powering 15 base aircraft models including advanced technology applications.
In 1995 Mr. Joyce transitioned from product development to become a Six Sigma Master Black Belt for the Aviation Engineering Division.
In early 1998 he was promoted to general manger of the Customer and Product Support organization responsible the global GE/CFM fleet of nearly 20 000 engines in service with more than 500 customers. In this role Mr. Joyce led the formation of the highly successful "At the Customer For the Customer" program.
In mid-2000 he was appointed general manager of the small commercial engine operation where he led GE's successful bid to power China's ARJ21 regional jet. In addition he oversaw the certification program for the CF34-8 engine for the Bombardier CRJ900 and the Embraer E170/175 aircraft programs.
Mr. Joyce was promoted to vice president and general manager of the commercial engine operation in 2003. He was was named to his current role in June 2008.
Mr. Joyce earned both bachelor of science and master's degrees in mechanical engineering from Michigan State University and holds a master's in business finance from Xavier University. | 