Background
Fairbairn, Stephen Carl was born on January 9, 1960 in Freeport, Illinois, United States. Son of Carl Owen and Neenah Pearl (Hughes) Fairbairn.
Fairbairn, Stephen Carl was born on January 9, 1960 in Freeport, Illinois, United States. Son of Carl Owen and Neenah Pearl (Hughes) Fairbairn.
Bachelor of Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1981; Master of Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1982.
Commissioned, United States Air Force, 1982; advanced through grades to captain, United States Air Force, 1985; served as pilot, flight Ld, 492 Tac Fighter Squadron, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, United Kingdom, 1984-1986; instructor pilot, 492 Tac Fighter Squadron, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, United Kingdom, 1986-1987; instructor pilot, 389 Tac Fighter Training Squadron, Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho., 1988-1989; chief academics, 389 Tac Fighter Training Squadron, Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho., 1990; flight commander, 389 Tac Fighter Training Squadron, Mountain Home Air Force Base, 1990-1991; student, United States Air Force Test Pilot School, Edwards Air Force Base, California, 1991-1992. Adjunct Professor Embry-Riddle Aero. U., Mountain Home Air Force Base, 1989-1990.
Member American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Daedalian Military Pilot Fraternity.
Married Margaret Walsh, May 31, 1985.