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MANY HANDS BUILD an AIRPLANE Teamwork Is Clearly the Glue That Helps Gulfstream Build Quality Airplanes and Remain an Industry Leader After 55 Years THE MAGAZINE FOR GULFSTREAM EMPLOYEES MANY HANDS BUILD AN AIRPLANE Teamwork is clearly the glue that helps Gulfstream build quality airplanes and remain an industry leader after 55 years. SUMMER 2013 the president’s SUMMER 2013 Waypoint is published for employees of Gulfstream corner Aerospace Corporation. The magazine’s mission is to inform and entertain; to bring together people from LARRY FLYNN our many sites, teams, disciplines and interests; and to instill a sense of company pride. It also seeks to provide thoughtful, in-depth articles on our CELEBRATING 55 YEARS PHOTO: KATHY ALMAND company’s people, programs and initiatives in an ef- WITH INSPIRATION fort to strengthen our common bond and adhere to our corporate values. When the first Gulfstream GI took flight 55 years ago this year, few people would have envisioned EDITORIAL DIRECTOR Philip Hanyok the company we are today. Our fleet has grown worldwide, our service centers are in established EDITOR and emerging markets, and our two newest aircraft Laura Wentz have set the standards for others in the business jet PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR industry to follow. Matthew Stephan On Aug. 14, 1958, Grumman, the company that CONTRIBUTORS would become Gulfstream, flew its first business air- Matt Birch Sean Coughlin craft from Bethpage, N.Y., on Long Island. This marks the beginning of our company. In 1967, the Nancy R. Fullbright Savannah facility opened with 100 employees to build the Gulfstream GII. Today we are 13,000 Dick Gorman employees worldwide making safe and innovative aircraft that have earned us a reputation as PHOTOGRAPHY an industry leader. Kathy Almand Andrew Duthu It takes a lot of dedicated employees to create the best business jets in the world. Our employ- Stephanie Lipscomb ees have been doing that since the beginning of our company. They do it with teamwork, pride, Skip Terpstra respect, integrity and stewardship — these are our values, the things that guide our decisions GRAPHIC DESIGN and our interactions with each other. Chic Graphic Design In this issue of Waypoint, we spotlight a few of your co-workers who inspire us and show us CIRCULATION how they live the Gulfstream life. Maureen Carey Take for example, Blaine Hammond, a former NASA astronaut who flew around the globe on Jim Davis two space shuttle missions. Now he's a senior experimental test pilot at our Long Beach site. VICE PRESIDENT, Back on the ground, Jaime Bahamon is a man of perspiration and inspiration. As a large- COMMUNICATIONS Steve Cass cabin demonstration pilot, he travels the world, but he doesn't stop there. He has his feet on the ground, literally running, swimming and biking farther in a day than most of us could go in a Waypoint is published by the Gulfstream Communications Department. Copyright ©2013 week. He's completed Ironman races that entail a 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike ride and a full Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation. All rights reserved. 26.2-mile marathon in one day. Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Flight-test engineer Courtney Pennington also inspires us with her enthusiasm and determina- P.O. Box 2206, M/S A-01 Savannah, GA 31402-2206 tion. She pursues her Hollywood dreams by getting extra roles in movies and television programs. [email protected] Over in manufacturing, the teams that build the G450 and G550 deserve recognition for their COVERS: teamwork, which sets an example for us to follow. Collaboration among their departments is a Front and Back: A G280 and a G650, our flagship key to our success as an aircraft manufacturer. aircraft, shine on the tarmac at twilight. Demonstrators of each are flying around the world setting speed Of course, they do it all safely because safety is our No. 1 priority. To help teams company- records and impressing customers and industry watchers. Photos by Skip Terpstra. wide stay safe and continuously improve, we have adopted a Safety Management System. Over time, this will help us remain a leader as we grow and develop future innovative products and services. These are just a few of the many great employees at Gulfstream. To them and all of you, I say thank you for your work and dedication to making Gulfstream successful over the past 55 years. We've come a long way since that first GI took flight in 1958. With employees like the ones highlighted in this issue, I can envision a strong Gulfstream for many years to come. 2 waypoint | Summer 2013 6 SUMMER 2013 contents AROUND THE GULFSTREAM WORLD 4 Read all about it! News about Gulfstream and our people. JAIME BAHAMON: A MAN OF PERSPIRATION — AND INSPIRATION 6 When he’s not running, swimming and cycling, Jaime Bahamon’s job as a large-cabin demonstration pilot keeps his wheels spinning. This Ironman’s 14 dedication and drive will inspire you to take steps to better health. BLAINE HAMMOND: ASTRONAUT AND 10 TEST PILOT Blaine Hammond went from dreaming about space as a child to piloting two space shuttle missions. Now he’s an experimental test pilot at Gulfstream’s Long Beach site. COURTNEY GOES TO THE MOVIES Courtney Pennington caught the acting bug and has worked as an extra 14 on a number of films and television programs. Whether she’s on the set or in a flight test, she is prepared to perform. MYRON ZIPPERER’S G650 DREAM Myron Zipperer has built his very own G650. Weighing in at 8 pounds, his 18 18 radio-controlled model flies high and showcases his talent. SMS FOCUSES ON SAFETY Safety is our No. 1 priority. To help teams companywide stay safe and 21 continuously improve, we have adopted a Safety Management System. CELEBRATING G650 AND G280 The G650 and G280 continue to set records. And there's more to come 24 as the two aircraft sprint across the globe at record speeds during a world demonstration tour. MANY HANDS BUILD AN AIRPLANE While it might not be the compact tube of glue that comes with a model 26 airplane, “teamwork” is clearly the glue that helps Gulfstream build quality 26 airplanes and remain an industry leader after 55 years. MEXICALI IS A GREAT PLACE TO WORK 31 Gulfstream's Mexicali site is a great place to work. The Great Place to Work Institute, Mexico has included Mexicali on its top 100 list for the second year in a row. THE LAST FLIGHT OF THE FIRST GII 32 Follow along on the last flight of GII, serial No. 1. Matt Birch chronicles the emotional final landing at its new home, the Carolinas Aviation Museum. waypoint | Summer 2013 3 THE GULFSTREAM WORLD around SAVING $500 IS EASY AS 1-2-3 KAREN BRANNEN PHOTO: ISTOCKPHOTO.COM/GULFSTREAMSTOCK INDUCTED INTO Your health matters — to you, your PIONEER HALL family and to Gulfstream. That’s why OF FAME Gulfstream is offering U.S.-based Karen Brannen, a large-cabin demonstration employees the opportunity to save pilot for Gulfstream, was recently inducted into $500 on your 2014 medical premium the Women in Aviation International’s Pioneer when you get your numbers and Hall of Fame at the organization’s 24th Annual In- complete your Health Assessment by ternational Conference in Nashville, Tenn. As she Dec. 5, 2013. received her award, more than 1,000 conference It’s about much more than saving attendees gave Brannen a standing ovation. money, though. The process will help “It’s an honor to be recognized as a pioneer you gain a better understanding of for women avia- your personal health situation and tors,” said Brannen. health risks so issues can be treated before becoming major health problems. The simple fact is that “I think that the best when we are healthy, we have a greater quality of life at home, our health care costs are lower and way to get girls inter- our productivity is higher — everybody wins. ested in aviation is Learning more about your health and saving $500 on your 2014 Gulfstream medical premium is as to show it to them; easy as 1-2-3. Here’s what you need to do: they need to know 1. Get your numbers. Visit your doctor, the Gulfstream medical office or a Health Assessment they can be pilots. “House Call” for your biometric screening. A biometric screening measures your cholesterol, glu- We need to make it cose, blood pressure and body mass index. PHOTO: KATHY ALMAND possible for them.” 2. Do the Health Assessment. When you get your biometric numbers, go online and complete the In 2007, she came to Gulfstream as a large- free, confidential health questionnaire that will show you where you stand and what may need cabin demo pilot. Today, she flies G450s, G550s attention. and G650s for potential customers, provides cor- • BlueCross/BlueShield of Alabama: www.myactivehealth.com/gulfstream porate transport and works as an entry-into-ser- • GAC Medical Plan/Savannah PHAP: www.myactivehealth.com/gulfstream vice pilot. She also serves as a lieutenant colonel • Kaiser: www.kaiserpermanente.org in the Marine Reserves. • UnitedHealthcare: www.myuhc.com As we go to press, Brannen prepares to leave 3. Save $500 on your 2014 medical plan premiums. A portion of the premium incentive will be Gulfstream due to her husband's military transfer. deducted from your weekly premium costs in 2014. – The Editors SALES AND DESIGN CENTERS OPEN IN LONDON, DALLAS Two new sales and design centers that recently opened in London and eight-member team, also helps customers see and evaluate potential paint Dallas will enhance the customer experience during the sales and design schemes, cabin layouts and interior cabin selections. stages of a Gulfstream business jet.
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