Background
Waddell, Jack was born on February 25, 1923 in Forsyth, Montana, United States. Son of Max and Mabel Agnes (Madsen) Waddell.
Waddell, Jack was born on February 25, 1923 in Forsyth, Montana, United States. Son of Max and Mabel Agnes (Madsen) Waddell.
Bachelor of Science in Engineering Physics, Montana State University, 1950. Master in Aeronautical Engineering, Cornell University, 1952. Doctor of Engineering, Montana State University, 1988.
Lieutenant, United States Naval Reserve, 1942-1957; engineering test pilot, N. American Aviation, Downey, California, 1952-1957; experimental test pilot, The Boeing Company, Seattle, 1957-1960; senior experimental test pilot, The Boeing Company, Seattle, 1960-1966; 747 chief test pilot, The Boeing Company, Seattle, 1966-1972; chief test pilot, The Boeing Company, Seattle, 1972-1976; director flight training, The Boeing Company, Seattle, 1976-1981; retired, 1981. Aviation consultant Garrett Corporation, Saab, Fairchild Aviation, Shannon Engineering, since 1981. Engineering advising committee Montana State University, Bozeman, since 1990.
Fellow Society Experimental Test Pilots. Member Montana State Alumni Association (captain), Petroleum Club.
Married Audrey Ovalau Crooks, July 28, 1946. Children: Maxine, John Alan.