Aerospace Maintenance Award

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This award was first presented in 1987 to an individual who has made a major contribution to the aerospace maintenance discipline (aviation, missile and space) resulting in a significant improvement in operational and cost effectiveness. The intent was to recognize an individual who has developed and implemented new maintenance concepts and has been instrumental in the resolution of key aerospace issues. This award was discontinued in 2005.

Award Recipients

2002

  • Stephen Pauly
    Northrop Grumman Corporation
    Awarded

2001

  • Edward M Henderson
    NASA-Johnson Space Center
    Awarded

1995

  • Ronald Sheffield
    Awarded
    AIAA Citation: For leadership, dedication, and professionalism in conducting the planning and preparation for the Hubble Space Telescope First Servicing Mission

1994

  • James Van Laak
    Awarded

1993

  • Mr. Martin K Smith
    Lockheed Martin Aeronautical Systems
    Awarded

1992

  • Mr. Lewis M Israelitt
    Center for Computer Assisted Engineering
    Awarded
    AIAA Citation: For contributions to the field of aerospace maintenance through visionary development of integrated logistics support for the B-2 Advanced Technology Bomber

1991

  • Mr. Frank M Krantz
    Awarded
    AIAA Citation: For exceptional service in the improvement of system maintainability and for increasing sensitivity to maintenance requirements within the design community

1990

  • Larry Anderson
    Awarded
    AIAA Citation: In recognition of significant contribution to the reliability and maintainability of the Navy A-12 Aircraft Program

1989

  • Mr. Henry D Hall
    Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Systems Company
    Awarded
    AIAA Citation: For significant contributions to advancing the state-of-the-art in the field of Aerospace Maintenance. His innovative and dynamic approach to developing both the management and operational tools required to maximize the personal effectiveness of this country''s Air Force while simultaneously minimizing peace time operating cost is recognized by the Air Force and Lockheed Management

1987

  • Dr James D A Van Hoften
    Awarded
    AIAA Citation: In recognition of his extraordinary innovative aerospace maintenance feats as a Mission Specialist Astronaut, performing four extra vehicular activities to retrieve and repair the Solar Maximum and Leasat IV-3 Satellites