Background
Bates, Kenneth Scott was born on August 5, 1943 in Jacksonville, Florida, United States. Son of Kenneth Scott and Mary Louise (Marshall) Bates.
Bates, Kenneth Scott was born on August 5, 1943 in Jacksonville, Florida, United States. Son of Kenneth Scott and Mary Louise (Marshall) Bates.
Student, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, 1961-1965; Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Postgraduate School, 1972; Master of Science, United States Naval Postgraduate School, 1973.
Commissioned ensign, United States Navy, 1965; advanced through grades to captain, United States Navy, 1987; chief engineer T-45 TeamSpeak program, United States Navy, Naval Air Systems Command-Washington, 1981-1985; director Naval Air Systems Command Detachment, Douglas Aircraft Company, Long Beach, California, 1985-1988; director weapons engineering division, Naval Air Systems Command, Washington, since 1988.
Member American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Tailhook Association, Association Naval Aviation. M C.
Married Deborah Anne Quidley. 1 child, Kimberly Anne.