MCGUIRE AIR FORCE BASE, N.J. –
Naval Air Systems Command Lakehurst will be under new leadership beginning in April. George DiBiase will retire as the chief engineer for support equipment and aircraft launch and recovery equipment. John Wendolowski will be assuming leadership upon Mr. DiBiase's retirement.
NAVAIR Lakehurst is the largest mission tenant aboard Naval Air Engineering Station Lakehurst and the world's experts in aviation support equipment, catapults, arresting gear and associated systems required for aviation operations at sea.
The NAVAIR operation at Lakehurst is part of the Naval Air Systems Command and consists of advanced technology laboratories, prototype and manufacturing capability, unique test facilities and 1,300 employees dedicated to technical support of deployed naval forces.
Mr. DiBiase and Mr. Wendolowski are members of the Navy's Senior Executive Service and long-time Navy Lakehurst employees. Mr. DiBiase concludes a 54-year career in government service and will continue to provide his knowledge to NAVAIR Lakehurst. Mr. Wendolowski previously served in senior executive positions in NAVAIR's engineering, logistics and program management organizations.