Jason Barnes serves as Senior Vice President of Product Design at LIFT Airborne Technologies, where he leads the creative and technical development of next-generation flight helmet systems and protective equipment for military and industrial professionals. With a design career spanning more than 20 years, Jason has built a reputation for blending cutting-edge innovation with user-centered thinking, bringing transformative products to life across multiple industries.

Prior to joining LIFT Airborne, Jason held key leadership roles at industry-recognized brands under the Fairway Group umbrella, including LIFT Aviation, LIFT Safety, and EVS Sports. His passion for functional, purposeful design — coupled with his collaborative leadership style — has helped shape products trusted by professionals worldwide.

Jason’s commitment to excellence, design integrity, and continuous improvement supports LIFT Airborne’s mission to push the boundaries of pilot protection and comfort, delivering products that set new standards for safety and performance.