Nick Lappos - only a rumor (Now - the facts!)
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Yes, I was wondering what a G7 or 8 might look like with rotors...
I think it also shows the mettle of the man that when someone moved his cheese he did not go to a competing helicopter company.
All the best for your future, and continuing thanks for your time in answering PPL(H) questions from those just starting in the industry.
I think it also shows the mettle of the man that when someone moved his cheese he did not go to a competing helicopter company.
All the best for your future, and continuing thanks for your time in answering PPL(H) questions from those just starting in the industry.
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From the Connecticut Post
After 32 years at Sikorsky Aircraft, Bridgeport native Nick Lappos is flying the coop. Lappos, who was project manager for the losing VH-92 presidential helicopter bid, has taken a job as vice president of government programs with Gulfstream Aerospace, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics, based in Savannah, Ga.
Sikorsky tried to keep Lappos at their Stratford headquarters but could not match Gulfstream's offer.
"Gulfstream offered me a full vice presidential position and a chance to help make decisions. It is a really good organization making a great airplane," Lappos said in an interview.
Although he is leaving, Lappos remains a Sikorsky supporter.
"My allegiance to Sikorsky is very strong. It would be difficult to move to a competing company," he said.
Lappos, however, had come to a crossroad in his career when the offer from Gulfstream arrived. He had been project manager of the VH-92 program but that ended when the Navy awarded the presidential helicopter contract to Lockheed Martin.
"I had to look at what I was doing," Lappos said. "And I firmly believe this is an exciting opportunity."
In this new role, Lappos will be responsible for all business-jet aircraft programs for government and military use —from the bid and proposal phase through delivery and post-delivery activities.
Lappos said he expects he will spend a good deal of time in the nation's Capitol meeting with potential customers both in the U.S. government and overseas.
Ed Steadham, a spokesman for Sikorsky, said that Lappos will be missed.
"He is a great friend and a great employee and we wish him all the best in his next job," Steadham said.
In his letter of resignation, Lappos praised Sikorsky.
"I have had the ride of a lifetime with a great group of people here at Sikorsky, people who design, build, test and support the finest helicopters on the planet."
Sikorsky veteran leaves for job with Gulfstream
After 32 years at Sikorsky Aircraft, Bridgeport native Nick Lappos is flying the coop. Lappos, who was project manager for the losing VH-92 presidential helicopter bid, has taken a job as vice president of government programs with Gulfstream Aerospace, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics, based in Savannah, Ga.
Sikorsky tried to keep Lappos at their Stratford headquarters but could not match Gulfstream's offer.
"Gulfstream offered me a full vice presidential position and a chance to help make decisions. It is a really good organization making a great airplane," Lappos said in an interview.
Although he is leaving, Lappos remains a Sikorsky supporter.
"My allegiance to Sikorsky is very strong. It would be difficult to move to a competing company," he said.
Lappos, however, had come to a crossroad in his career when the offer from Gulfstream arrived. He had been project manager of the VH-92 program but that ended when the Navy awarded the presidential helicopter contract to Lockheed Martin.
"I had to look at what I was doing," Lappos said. "And I firmly believe this is an exciting opportunity."
In this new role, Lappos will be responsible for all business-jet aircraft programs for government and military use —from the bid and proposal phase through delivery and post-delivery activities.
Lappos said he expects he will spend a good deal of time in the nation's Capitol meeting with potential customers both in the U.S. government and overseas.
Ed Steadham, a spokesman for Sikorsky, said that Lappos will be missed.
"He is a great friend and a great employee and we wish him all the best in his next job," Steadham said.
In his letter of resignation, Lappos praised Sikorsky.
"I have had the ride of a lifetime with a great group of people here at Sikorsky, people who design, build, test and support the finest helicopters on the planet."
