Background
Hobbs, Michael Aubrey Allan was born on September 6, 1930 in Ponteland, Northumberland, England. Arrived in United States, 1980.
Aerospace engineering executive
Hobbs, Michael Aubrey Allan was born on September 6, 1930 in Ponteland, Northumberland, England. Arrived in United States, 1980.
Student, Durham University, 1951.
Management apprentice Vickers Armstrong Naval Yard, Walker, Newcastle-on-Tyne, 1948—1952. Commissioned pilot Royal Air Force, 1952. Advanced through grades to squadron leader, 1966.
Member Air Staff, 1971—1974. Retired, 1974; technical, general sales manager Martin Baker Aircraft Company, Buckinghamshire, England, 1974—1979. President Stencel Aeronautical Engineering Company, Asheville, North Carolina, 1980—1985.
Vice president, general partner United Emission Catalyst, Arden, since 1986.
Member of SAFE, Royal Air Force (London), Biltmore Forest Country, Rotary (Arden).
Married Patricia Eileen Streeter, January 25, 1958. Children: Belinda Clare, Christine Anne, Pamela Denise.