Members
This page contains information for all the members of SEFTBO. If you believe you qualify to join, please send an e-mail to the webmaster which provides justification (assignments, 0-4/0-5R/0-5W missions, tests performed, hours flown, etc.)
The history of the Flight Test Boom Operator is one rich in heritage, achievement and pride. There were originally 3 booms at the 4950th Test Wing at Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio, in the 1970's - Hollis Moore, Jimmy Cornwell, and Enrique Tabyanan.
| NAME | EXPERIMENTAL FLIGHT TEST | FUNCTIONAL & ACCEPTANCE FLIGHT TEST | MILITARY FLIGHT TEST | CIVILIAN FLIGHT TEST | CURRENT EMPLOYMENT |
| Hollis Moore | X | X | X | CALSPAN | |
| Jimmy Cornwell | X | X | X | ||
| Enrique "Tab" Tabyanan | X | X | X | 70th ARS Page | |
| Jim Ang | X | X | X | ||
| Billy Meeks | X | X | X | ||
| Dick Thomas | X | X | X | ||
| Phil Zamagne | X | X | X | FlightSafety | |
| Sandy McClendon | X | X | X | ||
| Rickey Kahler | X | X | X | X | Boeing |
| Jimmy Parrish | X | X | X | TSA | |
| Kevin Doyle | X | X | X | X | Boeing |
| Wally Poplett | X | X | X | ||
| Don "Quazimodo" Cash | X | X | X | X | EADS-CASA-AIRBUS |
| Paul "Maverick" Pillar | X | X | X | X | Boeing/Engineer |
| Dave Francey | X | X | X | Consultant | |
| Todd Cole | X | X | X | ||
| Pat Denson | X | X | X | ||
| Mike Kibler | X | X | X | ||
| Lisa Wasierski | X | ||||
| Steve Hines | X | X | X | ||
| Larry Watson | X | X | X | Boeing | |
| Dennis Struve | X | X | X | Boeing | |
| MSgt Craig Eyre | X | X | X | ||
| TSgt Mark O'Connor | X | X | X | ||
| TSgt(s) Cy Eckhardt | X | X | X | ||
| SSgt Matt Werner | X | X | X | ||
| TSgt Liv Hoornstra | X | X | X | ||
| TSgt Scott Scurlock | X | X | X | ||
| Gary Lemmonds | X | X | PEMCO | ||
| Rex Chilton | X | X | PEMCO | ||
Honoraria:
These members, by virtue of their outstanding support and contributions, are hereby honorary members and entitled to all rights and privileges of membership.
BOOM OPERATORS:
Mr. Robert Benamati - A pioneer in our career field who recently passed. Godspeed, Bob!
FLIGHT TEST ENGINEERS:
Mr. Dave Benson - Flight Test Engineer
Mr. Dana Fewtrell - Flight Test Engineer
Mr. Dave King - Flight Test Engineer
Mr. Sean Hamilton - Flight Test Engineer
Marta Bonn-Meyer - Flight Test Engineer
Bob Meyer - Flight Test Engineer
PHOTOGRAPHERS:
Mr. Jim Ross - NASA Photographer
Mr. Judson Brohmer - Flight Test Photographer
Ms. Carla Thomas - NASA Photographer
TEST PILOTS/PILOTS:
Col Pam Melroy
Lt Col Dave Fedors
Lt Col Howard "Hojo" Judd
Maj Wayne Ringelberg
Ed Schneider
Cal Jewitt
Eric "EP" Hansen
Col Robert "Tanker Bob" Mattes
Ray "Narco" Narleski
HISTORIAN:
Ms. Cheryl Gumm - Historian
