Background
Scheltema, Robert William was born on July 1, 1961 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. Son of William Arthur and Beatrice Ann Scheltema.
Scheltema, Robert William was born on July 1, 1961 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. Son of William Arthur and Beatrice Ann Scheltema.
Bachelor of Science in Aerospace, University of Michigan, 1983; postgraduate, Embry-Riddle College, since 1992.
Second in command Lieutenant, United States Air Force, 1984; advanced through grades to captain, United States Air Force, 1988; laser optical system engineer, Air Force Weapons Laboratory, Albuquerque, 1984-1987; weapons compatibility engineer, Air Force Weapons Laboratory, Albuquerque, 1987-1988; chief engineering branch, 384 Bombardment Wing, Wichita, Kansas, 1988-1992; chief, Engineering Liaison Office, Ramstein, Germany, since 1992.
Member American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (associate).
Married Janet Lynn Laitola, April 30, 1983. Children: Brandon Robert, Daniel Jerik, Samantha Noelle.