He served in the United States Naval Reserve 1942–1946 as an Aviation Machinist's Mate, 1st Class Petty Officer.

From 1974 to 1978, he worked as the Deputy Associate Administrator for Space Transportation Systems.

[3] Gerald R. Ford presented the 1973 Collier Trophy to Skylab, with special recognition to Schneider and the three crews, "For proving beyond question the value of man in future explorations of space and the production of data of benefit to all the people on Earth.

[5] The American Astronautical Society presented Schneider the 1974 Space Flight Award.

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