George Bryant Sparling

Background

Sparling, George Bryant was born on August 31, 1945 in St. Louis. Son of George Henry and Dorothy Dean (Charlwood) Sparling.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering, University Texas, Arlington, 1968. Postgraduate, University Texas, Arlington, since 1968.

Career

Design engineer Ling Temco Vought Aerospace Company, Dallas, 1968—1972. Research engineer Bell Helicopter Company, Fort Worth, 1972—1979. Project engineer Aerospatiale Helicopter Corporation, Grand Prairie, 1979—1980, chief of airframe SRR, 1981—1984, manager vehicle system, 1984—1986, manager technical services, 1987—1988, manager design and certified, since 1988.

President Sparling Enterprises Aircraft Modification & Customizing, Arlington, Texas, since 1972. Member advisory committee Skyline Career Development Center, since 1988. Instructor Texas Volunteer Hunter Safety Program, 1972—1982, Operation Orphans, Texas, 1968—1972.

Member aerospace engineering curriculum advisory board University Texas, Arlington.

Achievements

• George Bryant Sparling has been listed as a noteworthy helicopter company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member of National Rifle Association, National Society of Professional Engineers, Experimental Aircraft Association, Society Automotive Engineers, Texas Society Professional Engineers, American Helicopter Society, Mensa, Arlington Sportsman's Club, Aerobatic Club American, International Aerobatic Club, Tau Beta Pi.

Connections

Married Sherry Ann Jones, November 16, 1974. Children: Irene Margaret, Jessica Annual.

Father:

George Henry Sparling

Mother:

Dorothy Dean (Charlwood) Sparling

Spouse:

Sherry Ann Jones

child:

Jessica Annual Sparling

child:

Irene Margaret Sparling