News Release
GULFSTREAM PROMOTES WILLIAM D. “DAVID” CRAIG III TO DIRECTOR OF TECHNICAL INFORMATION
SAVANNAH , Ga. , May 24, 2006 – William D. “David” Craig III has been promoted to director of technical information, Gulfstream Aerospace. In this position, he will oversee the business-jet manufacturer’s Computerized Maintenance Program (CMP.net™) and the Technical Publications and Maintainability/Reliability departments.
An 18-year Gulfstream employee, Craig began his career as a technical writer and most recently was the manager of the Technical Information department. In addition to coordinating various customer-feedback initiatives, he has led the effort to convert the company’s mainframe-based publishing system to the present PC-based system.
Before joining Gulfstream, Craig retired from the U.S. Army as a chief warrant officer, specializing in helicopter operations. He served two tours of duty in the Vietnam War as a helicopter pilot and was awarded the Air Medal with Valor.
Craig holds a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Troy University in Alabama .
NOTE TO EDITORS
Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation , a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), designs, develops, manufactures, markets, services and supports the world’s most technologically advanced business-jet aircraft. Gulfstream has produced more than 1,500 aircraft for customers around the world since 1958. To meet the diverse transportation needs of the future, Gulfstream offers a comprehensive fleet of aircraft, comprising the wide-cabin, high-speed Gulfstream G150 ™; the large-cabin, mid-range Gulfstream G200 ™; the large-cabin, mid-range Gulfstream G350 ™; the large-cabin, long-range G450 ™; the large-cabin, ultra-long-range Gulfstream G500 ™ and the large-cabin, ultra-long-range Gulfstream G550 ™. Gulfstream also offers aircraft ownership services via Gulfstream Financial Services Division and Gulfstream Pre-Owned Aircraft Sales ®. The company employs more than 7,900 people at seven major locations. We invite you to visit our Web site for more information and photos of Gulfstream aircraft at www.gulfstream.com.
General Dynamics, headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, employs approximately 72,200 people worldwide and had 2005 revenue of $21.2 billion. The company is a market leader in mission-critical information systems and technologies; land and expeditionary combat systems, armaments and munitions; shipbuilding and marine systems; and business aviation. More information can be found online at www.generaldynamics.com.
