The First Flight Society is excited to welcome Meta Special Aerospace as our newest Business Member.
Meta Special Aerospace’s team of experts have designed, rebuilt, improved, operated, and delivered high-reliability advanced multi-spectral airborne payloads and training to our tip of the spear forces consistently for over 30 years. Throughout our history, we have developed and built over 100 modified King Air and expanded this reach into custom enhancements for the entire King Air Family and other general and business aviation-class aircraft. In addition to modified aircraft, our experts have developed products for government and international security services, providing many modifications, ISR solutions, and Special Missions Operations.
ANGEL SMITH is the President. Angel Smith has over 26 years of experience spanning a variety of positions including military, government affairs, and intelligence. Prior to joining Meta Special Aerospace, Ms. Smith served as the Director of Azure Government Affairs, with Microsoft, based in Washington, D.C. In this role, she directed the mission of customers by providing advice, insight, and analysis, of legislative and political activities, explained complex technical concepts to policymakers, business decisionmakers, and decision influencers, and worked with customers to develop approaches that supported their strategic and tactical objectives. Ms. Smith began her career with the United States Marine Corps in 1993, where she served in roles from Executive Assistant to the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps to Deputy Director at the Marine Corps Legislative Liaison Office. In addition, Ms. Smith has held posts across the world, including; Africa, Afghanistan, and the Philippines. Ms. Smith has a PhD in Organizational Psychology (PDD) from Walden University, a Master of Science in International Relations from Troy University, and a Bachelor of Science in Social Psychology from Park University.
You can find more information about Meta Special Aerospace at https://meta.aero/msa/