Michelle Duquette is a seasoned Aviation Executive Strategist with extensive experience bridging engineering and operations within the aviation ecosystem. With a robust background in the airline industry and over 20 years of strategic advisory roles for the federal government, Michelle brings a broad and operationally deep perspective to her work.
As the Founder of 3 MAD Air, Michelle leverages her expertise to consult on UAS and Advanced Air Mobility operations, civil-military integration, and public-private partnerships. She focuses on transforming complex challenges into actionable solutions through collaboration, risk mitigation, issue facilitation, and developing compelling narratives. Michelle excels at operationalizing missions to achieve results, driving regulatory strategy, operational excellence, and innovative solutions.
Previously, Michelle was a Senior Principal at The MITRE Corporation, leading a multi-million dollar research portfolio spanning drone and AAM risk assessment, technical efficiencies for the FAA, aerospace forecasting, security vulnerabilities analysis, and cross-federal agency UAS integration harmonization. Her role involved delivering objective counsel to FAA and DOD executives, facilitating government-industry collaboration, and guiding the industry through the evolving FAA approval landscape.
Michelle’s career began as an Aircraft Dispatcher at CommuteAir dba USAir Express and Federal Express, where she developed custom flight following systems, developed and administered training curriculum, and contributed to corporate operational transitions. Her professional affiliations include serving on Advisory Boards, including DRONERESPONDERS serving the Public Safety community and the XPONENTIAL Executive Steering Committee for the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International.
Michelle is a motivator and leader known for her persistence, intuition, operational creativity, and ability to navigate difficult conversations. She continues to drive strategic partnerships and innovative solutions within the aviation industry.