In one embodiment, a hub for a fan of a gas turbine engine is provided. The hub having: a plurality of attachment features located on an outer circumferential surface of the hub, wherein at least some of the plurality attachment features extend radially away from the outer circumferential surface and are axially aligned with each other and at least some of the plurality of attachment features extending radially away from the outer circumferential surface and are off set from each other, and wherein the plurality of attachment features have an opening configured to receive a portion of a pin; and wherein at least some of the plurality of attachment features are located on a forward leading edge of the hub.