About

Charles Thomas Burbage has served as an AeroVironment director since 2013 and chairs the Compensation Committee. He retired from Lockheed Martin Aeronautics in 2013 after a 33-year career, most recently as Executive Vice President and General Manager of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Program from 2000 to 2013, and earlier served as a U.S. Navy aviator, retiring as a Captain in the Naval Reserve in 1994. In August 2026 he notified the board of his decision to retire and not stand for re-election at the 2026 annual meeting.

Roles

AeroVironment Inc.
Independent Director; Chair of the Compensation Committee · Current role
2013–present
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company
Executive Vice President and General Manager, Joint Strike Fighter Program
2000-2013
U.S. Navy / Naval Reserve
Naval aviator; Captain (retired)
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External Roles

GKN Aerospace North America, Inc.
Director
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Strike Defense Systems, LLC
Director
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Director Compensation

FY FY2025
Fees earned or paid in cash
$80,000
Stock awards
$159,860
Total
$239,860

Also at AeroVironment Inc.

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