Background
Honeycutt, Jay F. was born on May 7, 1937 in Jena, Louisiana, United States.
aerospace transportation executive
Honeycutt, Jay F. was born on May 7, 1937 in Jena, Louisiana, United States.
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, University Southern Louisiana.
From 1989 to 1995, he was the director of Shuttle Management and Operations at the Kennedy Space Center. He was appointed director of the Space Center by National Aeronautics and Space Administration Administrator Daniel Goldin. Honeycutt was responsible for engineering management and technical direction of pre-flight, launch, landing and recovery activities for Space shuttle vehicles.
Honeycutt began his Government career at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama, as an engineer in 1960.
He began his National Aeronautics and Space Administration career at the Johnson Space Center (Joint-stock company), Houston, Texas, in 1966 as an engineer in Flight Operations for the Apollo Program. Honeycutt subsequently served in several key positions in Flight Operations until 1988.
From 1982 to 1986, he served in management positions in the Space Shuttle Program Office at Joint-stock company. From 1986-1987, he was special assistant to the associate administrator for Space Flight, and coordinated Presidential Commission and Congressional activities relative to the Challenger accident. Honeycutt served as deputy manager, NSTS Program Office, National Aeronautics and Space Administration Headquarters, from 1987 to 1989.
Honeycutt was born May 7, 1937, in Jena in Louisiana Salle Parish in North Louisiana.
He graduated in 1955 from Pineville High School in Pineville in Rapides Parish in Central Louisiana. He obtained a Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, then known as the University of Southwestern Louisiana in Lafayette.
Board directors Brain Injury Foundation, University Houston Clear Lake Development and Advisory Council. Chair Juvenile Diabetes Walk, Houston, 1999, United States Savings Bond Doctor Greater Houson, 2000. Member Blue Key.
Married Peggy Honeycutt. Children: Barry, Jeff, Delise DelFavero, Daniel DelFavero.
