Frequently Asked Questions
What size company does Rincon Aerospace work with?
Does Rincon Aerospace work with defense companies, commercial aerospace, or both?
How is Rincon Aerospace different from a traditional management consulting firm?
What does a Rincon Aerospace engagement look like — a fixed length project or ongoing retainer?
How can Rincon Aerospace help your company? What value does Rincon Aerospace bring?
Can Rincon Aerospace help with certification or airworthiness?
Where is Rincon Aerospace based, and do you work remotely or on-site?
Why does Rincon Aerospace offer fractional executive leadership? What does a fractional aerospace executive do?
A fractional executive provides your company with targeted strategic and technical leadership from a CTO, VP of Engineering, or Chief Engineer — without the full-time cost or long hiring cycle. At Rincon Aerospace, that means stepping in to lead specific outcomes: winning proposals, setting up a new program, fixing a design process, or getting a program back on schedule, typically for a set number of days per week or month.
What size company does Rincon Aerospace work with?
Rincon Aerospace works across the full range of the aerospace and defense industry:
Early-stage startups that need executive credibility for investors and customers
Small and mid-size companies that want senior leadership that they can't afford or can’t find
Large Tier 1s and OEMs that need an outside expert for a defined initiative
Does Rincon Aerospace work with defense companies, commercial aerospace, or both?
Both. Our Managing Partner Todd Tuthill's background spans fixed-wing, rotary-wing, unmanned, missile, and space systems, and defense and commercial programs alike — from F-35 and F/A-18 work to commercial platforms like the Boeing 787 and Airbus A350.
How is Rincon Aerospace different from a traditional management consulting firm?
Traditional consulting firms often bring in generalists or junior teams to study a problem and hand you a report. Rincon Aerospace is one senior operator — someone who has personally led global aerospace and defense engineering teams, programs, and projects in design, test, manufacturing, and digital transformation. Todd will not just give you a presentation with some recommendations and then leave for his next engagement. He will work directly with your team until the project is finished.
What does a Rincon Aerospace engagement look like — a fixed length project or ongoing retainer?
Both models are available. Some clients ask for a defined engagement (a proposal push, a design review, a certification strategy). Others want fractional leadership on an ongoing basis — a set number of days per month acting as their CTO, VP of Engineering, or Chief Engineer. Engagements are scoped to your goals.
How can Rincon Aerospace help your company? What value does Rincon Aerospace bring?
Rincon Aerospace developed the "Win, Design, Deliver" framework to describe what we help our customers accomplish. They also describe our Managing Partner Todd Tuthill’s experience. Win covers strategy, positioning, and proposals — the work that gets you the contract or the funding. Design covers product development including systems, software, electrical, electronics, and mechanical engineering — the work that gets the product right. Deliver covers program execution, certification, and manufacturing strategy — the work that gets it out the door on schedule. Engagements can touch one, two, or all three of these.
Can Rincon Aerospace help with certification or airworthiness?
Yes. Rincon Aerospace advises on certification, conformity, and airworthiness strategy and planning — how to properly structure your certification or airworthiness approach. We can get your programs on the best path and help guide them towards certification or airworthiness. Our Managing Partner Todd Tuthill has many years of experience guiding military and commercial programs toward these goals. However, we are not a certified representative of the FAA or EASA, nor do we employ certified FAA or EASA staff.
Where is Rincon Aerospace based, and do you work remotely or on-site?
Rincon Aerospace is based near Tucson, Arizona, and works with clients across the U.S. and Europe. Engagements are typically a mix of remote work and on-site time depending on the client's needs.
How do I get started with Rincon Aerospace?
Schedule a consultation through our contact page. Engagements start with a complimentary consultation about the specific problem you're trying to solve — a proposal deadline, a stalled design process, or a program at risk.
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