Paul Schumacher Joins Bye Aerospace Inc.'s Strategic Advisory Council

DENVER, Colorado - August 10, 2009 - Paul Schumacher, retired Lockheed Martin executive, has joined the Strategic Advisory Council for Bye Aerospace, Inc.

Schumacher retired from Raytheon Aircraft Co. in 2004 as Vice President of Manufacturing. Prior to that he spent 27 years with Lockheed Martin, of which the first 24 years were with Lockheed Skunk Works. He began his career at Lockheed in the Supervisor Training Program, rotating through all facets of manufacturing, holding progressively higher positions and eventually becoming Director of Manufacturing. In 1996 he transferred to Lockheed Martin Aeronautical Systems Co. in Marietta, Ga., as the F-22 Director of Manufacturing, then was promoted to Vice President of Operations the following year.

"It is a privilege to welcome Paul to our Strategic Advisory Council," said George Bye, CEO of Bye Aerospace. "His experience, particularly with the F-22, will be a valuable addition to the already significant wealth of knowledge on the council."