GARY LEE ALDRICH
Pilots at 61 St, Lancaster, CA

License number
California A0017962
Issued Date
Jun 2016
Expiration Date
Jun 2018
Category
Airmen
Type
Authorized Aircraft Instructor
Address
Address
42370 61St St W, Lancaster, CA 93536

Professional information

Gary Aldrich Photo 1

Flight Test Instructor

Position:
Flight Test Instructor at ABA Communications, LLC
Location:
Lancaster, California
Industry:
Aviation & Aerospace
Work:
ABA Communications, LLC - Edwards AFB, CA since Apr 1998 - Flight Test Instructor Computer Sciences Corporation May 1996 - Mar 1998 - Senior Engineer United States Air Force Jan 1974 - Jul 1996 - Lieutenant Colonel (Ret) United States Air Force Test Pilot School Aug 1990 - May 1996 - Director, Technical Support Division Headquarters, US Air Forces in Europe May 1989 - Aug 1990 - Chief, Electronic and Space Systems Division Headquarters, US Air Forces in Europe Jul 1987 - Apr 1989 - Chief, Reconnaissance and Surveillance Branch United States Air Force Test Pilot School Mar 1984 - Jul 1986 - Instructor A-10 Combined Test Force, Edwards AFB, CA Mar 1983 - Mar 1984 - Deputy for Engineering F-16XL Combined Test Force, Edwards AFB, CA Jan 1983 - Mar 1983 - Flight Test Engineer Space Division, Los Angeles Air Force Station, CA Jul 1977 - Dec 1981 - Chief, Spacecraft Orbital Operations 351st Strategic Missile Wing, Whiteman AFB MO Jan 1974 - Jul 1977 - Missile Combat Crew Commander
Education:
Central Missouri State University 1973 - 1977
MS, Aviation Safety
Syracuse University 1969 - 1973
BS, Aerospace Engineering
USAF Air Command and Staff College 1986 - 1987
n/a, Professional Military Education
USAF Test Pilot School 1982 - 1982
n/a, Flight Test Engineering
Squadron Officer School 1978 - 1978
n/a, Professional Military Education
Interests:
Flying
Honor & Awards:
“Distinguished Engineering Project Achievement Award” - Engineers' Council (Team Award), February 2011 Clarence L. "Kelly" Johnson Award for Excellence in Flight Test Engineering, SFTE, September 2006 "Excellence in Management Award" California Air Force Association, 1994 Los Angeles Chapter, Air Force Association "Company Grade Officer of the Year", 1980 Air Force Meritorious Service Medal with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters Air Force Commendation Medal Air Force Achievement Medal