March 5, 2003 -- EVENDALE, Ohio - Mr. Jan Schilling has been named chief engineer for GE Aircraft Engines (GEAE), succeeding Fred Herzner, who is retiring after 38 years of outstanding service.
As chief engineer, Schilling will be responsible for ensuring the safety of all GEAE products, leading the technical integrity of the Engineering division and defining and driving engineering process initiatives.
Schilling joined GE in 1969 as part of the Technical Development Program after graduating with a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering from the Indiana Institute of Technology and a master of science degree in aerospace engineering from the University of Cincinnati.
"During his career at GE Aircraft Engines, Jan has been a key technical contributor to the business and its products," said Corbett Caudill, vice president and general manager, Engineering. "Jan brings a strong background in technical leadership and will assure that GE continues to build on its aviation heritage."
As a design engineer and manager, Schilling currently holds 37 patents and has led GE's Fan and Compressor Center of Excellence, CFM56 Turbomachinery and DryLowNOx Combustion, and GE36 Propulsor Design/Systems Engineering. Most recently, he led the technical team that brought the world's most powerful commercial jet engine, the GE90-115B, through the design, development and certification process.
GE Aircraft Engines, a division of General Electric Company (NYSE: GE), is the world's leading manufacturer of jet engines for civil and military aircraft, including engines produced by CFM International, a 50/50 joint company of Snecma of France and GE. GEAE also manufactures gas turbines, derived from its highly successful jet engine programs, for marine and industrial applications. In addition, GEAE provides comprehensive maintenance support, through its GE Engine Services operation, for GE and non-GE jet engines in service throughout the world. Visit GEAE online at http://www.geae.com.
Rick Kennedy
GE Aviation
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