My Route
I got into Aviation as an 18 year old kid where I joined the military. I was an avionics tech. I progressed in the military and became a Flight Engineer on the mighty C-130. During my enlistment I earned my E.E. degree and then left active duty. I taught Avionics at a local school while I earned my ratings. I instructed for a few years until my National Guard unit was activated to go to the sand box(Iraq). After my activation I really wanted to become a Test Pilot. I went to work for an aircraft manufacturer as an A&P mechanic. After I proved myself and learned the aircraft through and through, I was moved into flight operations. After about 6 months of OJT and many hours of unpaid overtime I was allowed to perform my wery own first flight production flight test. Since then I have completed over 200 first flights. I am not flying F-15's or BBJ's but I am having the time of my life!
Good luck!! And remember, if you want it bad enough, you can have it!