Mahesh Balakrishna

Mahesh Balakrishna joined RTCA in 2025 and oversees committees developing standards in various areas including navigation performance, uncrewed aircraft systems integration, data communications, and aeronautical data. His work also includes close collaboration with international organizations to establish technically equivalent international aviation standards. Prior to joining RTCA, Mahesh worked for over 20 years on National Airspace System (NAS) modernization activities supporting the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). He holds a bachelor’s in electrical engineering, a master’s in systems engineering, and is a licensed pilot.