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Engineering Rep Appointed by Gulfstream
The appointment of engineering authorized representative administrator, for the Gulfstream Designated Certification Office, has been announced as Laurence “Larry†Hanson.
Overseeing the creation and compliance of engineering Authorized Representatives, (AR’s), is what Hanson will be advocating in this new position. The selection, training and performance of these AR’s will also be a part of his duties.
Hanson is well qualified for the job having previously worked for Gulf stream for a total of 19 years. Before he came to work at Gulfstream, Hanson spent a further 22 years, as a military airlift aircraft loads engineer, for Lockheed Martin in Marietta.
He earned his bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering at the University of Cincinnati. At the Georgia Institute of Technology he earned a master’s degree in aerospace engineering.
Hanson is also an FAA Designated Engineering Representative. His professional manager certification was earned at the Institute of Professional Managers. He has also been involved with the American Institute Aeronautics and Astronautics. There has been some involvement with Gulfstream Management Association as well.
About Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation
Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), designs, develops, manufactures, markets, services and supports the world’s most technologically advanced business-jet aircraft.
Gulfstream has produced some 1,600 aircraft for customers around the world since 1958. To meet the diverse transportation needs of the future, Gulfstream offers a comprehensive fleet of aircraft, comprising the wide-cabin, high-speed Gulfstream G150®; the large-cabin, mid-range Gulfstream G200®; the large-cabin, mid-range Gulfstream G350®; the large-cabin, long-range G450®; the large-cabin, ultra-long-range Gulfstream G500® and the large-cabin, ultra-long-range Gulfstream G550®. Gulfstream also offers aircraft ownership services via Gulfstream Financial Services Division and Gulfstream Pre-Owned Aircraft Sales®. The company employs more than 7,900 people at seven major locations. We invite you to visit our Web site for more information and photos of Gulfstream aircraft at www.gulfstream.com.
General Dynamics, headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, employs approximately 82,600 people worldwide and had 2006 revenues of $24.1 billion. The company is a market leader in business aviation; land and expeditionary combat systems, armaments and munitions; shipbuilding and marine systems; and information systems and technologies. More information about the company is available online at www.generaldynamics.com.
