Richard L. Engel

Background

Engel, Richard L. was born on July 2, 1946 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of Richard Leroy and Margret Ellen (Wilson) Engel.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University, 1968. Master of Science in Industrial and Systems Management Engineering, Arizona State University, Tucson, 1975. Student, Air Force Test Pilot School, 1977.

Student, Armed Forces Staff College, 1981. Master in National Security Strategic Studies, Naval War College, 1988.

Career

Second in command Lieutenant, United States Air Force, 1968; advanced through grades to major general, United States Air Force, 1996; pilot special operations, United States Air Force, South Vietnam, 1970-1971; instructor pilot, United States Air Force, Williams Air Force Base, Arizona, 1971-1974; air staff officer, Headquarters Air Training Command, Randolph Air Force Base, Texas, 1974-1976; advanced simulator research flight test officer, Air Force Human Resources Laboratory, Williams Air Force Base, 1978-1981; chief of academics, Air Force Test Pilot School, Edwards Air Force Base, California, 1981-1983; deputy director, F-16 LANTIRN Test Program, Edwards Air Force Base, 1983-1985; commander, F-16 and LANTIRN Combined Test Forces, Edwards Air Force Base, 1985-1987; division chief weapons system division, Office of Legislation Liaison for Secretary of Air Force, Washington, 1988-1989; commander, 3246th Test Wing, Air Force Development Test Center, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, 1989-1992; commander, 412th Test Wing, Edwards Air Force Base, 1992-1993; commander, Air Force Flight Test Center, Edwards Air Force Base, since 1993.

Achievements

• Richard L. Engel has been listed as a noteworthy career officer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Society Experimental Test Pilots.

Connections

Married Connie Jean Ricks, September 8, 1973. Children: Lindsey, Jennifer, Shelly.

Father:

Richard Leroy Engel

Mother:

Margret Ellen (Wilson) Engel

Spouse:

Connie Jean Ricks

child:

Jennifer Engel

child:

Lindsey Engel

child:

Shelly Engel