Magazine Feature: Pratt & Whitney Recognizes the Value of Veterans

From an early age, Chris McDavid knew he wanted to be in the military.

"I had an early connection and attraction to the discipline and sacrifice that service requires," he explained. "You're in a privileged position when you're given the chance to serve your country."

His father was an Army veteran, and his grandfather a veteran of the Navy, but McDavid decided to get his commission from the U.S. Air Force Academy and served a systems acquisition officer in the Air Force.

Now vice president and counsel for Pratt & Whitney's Military Engines business, McDavid credits much of his success in industry to preparation he received during his days in the military.

"At Pratt & Whitney, we know that veterans bring a unique perspective," he said. "Having in many cases-been users of our products, in some ways, their perspective is the customer's perspective."

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