Mr. Salter has enjoyed a successful career with Fairchild Space and Electronics for over three decades.
MYERSVILLE, MD, November 21, 2022 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Marquis Who's Who, the world's premier publisher of biographical profiles, is proud to present Willard E. Salter Sr. with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award. An accomplished listee, Mr. Salter celebrates many years' experience in his professional network, and has been noted for achievements, leadership qualities, and the credentials and successes he has accrued in his field. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Mr. Salter has enjoyed a successful career with Fairchild Space and Electronics for over three decades. A recognized leader in aircraft and aerospace manufacturing, he was hired in 1963 and quickly advanced from a technician to the senior director of Tests and Evaluation. In his role, Mr. Salter was responsible for designing test programs to verify that all space hardware functions properly in all phases of the mission.
Prior to joining Fairchild, Mr. Salter worked with Dicta Phone Corporation as a customer service technician between 1958 and 1959, where he conducted maintenance and repair services of voice recording equipment. He was subsequently recruited by Emerson Research Laboratory in Silver Spring, Maryland. In this capacity, Mr. Salter maintained involvement as a test technician for the organization, troubleshooting and repairing of military components and systems from 1961 to 1963.
Reflecting on his longevity in the field, Mr. Salter's most notable achievement was his continuous progression at Fairchild Space and Electronics. He attributes much of his success to his willingness to work hard, persevere and collaborate with other dedicated leaders in the field. During his many years with the organization, Mr. Salter had the opportunity to work on the STS 41-C Solar Maximum Repair Mission, which was the fifth mission of the space shuttle Challenger in 1984. He was later recognized with a certificate, which was signed by the mission crew, highlighting his contributions. Among other achievements, Mr. Salter was responsible for solving a critical issue on the Fairchild built ATS-6 spacecraft.
Mr. Salter continues to be involved in his local community by volunteering as a transportation coordinator with People Helping People, a nonprofit organization. He formerly spent many years coaching youth sports and being active on his local Parent Teacher Association and the Izaak Walton League as a past president. Mr. Salter is notably a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association.
Born in Glen Cove, New York, Mr. Salter relocated to Maryland in 1942 with his parents. He later graduated in the first graduating class of Wheaton High School in 1956. During the fall of his senior year, Mr. Salter joined the U.S. Naval Reserve, serving aboard the USS Saratoga CVA 60 between 1956 and 1958. He subsequently served another five years in the reserves and completed an Associate of Science in electrical technology at Montgomery Junior College in Maryland in 1961. Additionally, Mr. Salter is a certified scuba diver and a licensed private pilot.
Mr. Salter earned a BS degree with honors and is an elected fellow of National Louis University. He is also a professional member of the Institute of Environmental Science.
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