I got my A&P license in ‘61 and worked for American for $2.52 and 1/2 cents per hour, on the original Boeing 707s, mostly on the midnight shift, which gave me a lot of beach time.
Stayed in aviation for 10 years, 2 of which were with the Army aviation section, at Ft. Gordon GA., where I also became a member of their flying club and worked ($1/ hr) on and learned to solo on their Piper Cub, Super Cub and a Cessna 140.
The Pipers were fabric covered. Loved it.
My last 4 years were with Air America, “The World’s Most Shot at Airline”… look it up.
Fantastic program! Didn’t know of its existence and should be promoted. Capt. Sully Sullenberger wrote an article a few years ago about the need for domestic maintenance of aircraft, and that the international sourcing out of it was dangerous. Even the PBS show, This Old House, has promoted the trades by bringing on interns to the show. We are in big trouble without these knowledgeable people. Thank you!
I got my A&P license in ‘61 and worked for American for $2.52 and 1/2 cents per hour, on the original Boeing 707s, mostly on the midnight shift, which gave me a lot of beach time.
Stayed in aviation for 10 years, 2 of which were with the Army aviation section, at Ft. Gordon GA., where I also became a member of their flying club and worked ($1/ hr) on and learned to solo on their Piper Cub, Super Cub and a Cessna 140.
The Pipers were fabric covered. Loved it.
My last 4 years were with Air America, “The World’s Most Shot at Airline”… look it up.
Fantastic program! Didn’t know of its existence and should be promoted. Capt. Sully Sullenberger wrote an article a few years ago about the need for domestic maintenance of aircraft, and that the international sourcing out of it was dangerous. Even the PBS show, This Old House, has promoted the trades by bringing on interns to the show. We are in big trouble without these knowledgeable people. Thank you!