Arthur Baird

Arthur Baird
Arthur Baird, chief engineer with QANTAS
Born
Wilfred Arthur Baird

1889
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Died1954
Other namesWilfred Arthur Beard
OccupationEngineer
Known forFirst chief engineer of the Australian airline Qantas

Wilfred Arthur Baird (1889–1954), also known as Wilfred Arthur Beard, was the first chief engineer of the Australian airline Qantas. He established Qantas's reputation for excellence in engineering.[1]

  1. ^ "Wilfred Arthur Baird". Australian Aviation Hall of Fame. Retrieved 29 August 2016.