Background
Melnick, Bruce E. was born on December 5, 1949 in New York City.
Melnick, Bruce E. was born on December 5, 1949 in New York City.
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, 1972. Master of Science in Aeronautical Systems, University Würzburg. Florida, 1975.
Commissioned ensign United States Coast Guard , 1972. Advanced through grades to commander United States Coast Guard. Deck watch officer United States Coast Guard Cutter Steadfast, 1972—1974.
Student pilot Naval Flight Training, Pensacola, Florida, 1974. Coast guard rescue pilot United States Coast Guard, Cape Cod, Massachusetts, 1975—1978, Sitka, Alaska, 1978—1981. Tester. trainer Aircraft Program Office, Grand Prix, Texas, 1982—1986.
Operations officer CGAS, Traverse City, Michigan, 1986—1987. Astronaut National Aeronautics and Space Administration Johnson Space Center, Houston, 1987—1992. Retired National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 1992.
Vice president, director shuttle engineering Lockheed Space Operations Company Kennedy Space Center, Florida, since 2002.
Member of National Management Association, United States Coast Guard Pierodactyl Society, United States Coast Guard Academy Alumni Association, Naval Aviation Museum Foundation, North America Hunters Club, Early and Pioneer Naval Aviators, Elks.
Married Kaye Aughtman. 2 children.