Previously Held AFSC/MOS 32530A-Apprentice Automatic Flight Control Systems Specialist
32550A-Automatic Flight Control Systems Specialist
32570- Automatic Flight Control Technician
99500-Recruiter
32591-Automatic Flight Control/Avionic Instrument Systems Superintendent
32590-Automatic Flight Control Systems Superintendent
After retiring from the AF, worked for the State of Florida as an Driver License examiner, Commercial Driver License Examiner and Driver License Office Manager until retiring from the state in 2004. Worked for Patrick Air Force Base at the Manatee Cove Marina & Yacht Club 2 1/2 days a week. The rest of the time I'm either sailing or doing nothing (and I don't start that unitl about noon!!!) As of 1 April 2009 it's just working on the boat, sailing or working around the house. I am now fully retired!!!!!
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Well, I couldn't stand it.... had to go back to work, at least a little. I now put in a few hours a week working Event Security at the King Center for the Performing Arts. Doesn't pay much (but keeps the beer locker full on the boat-- ), and I get to see a lot of shows I might otherwise miss. Well, 2011 and I missed the yacht club, so back to work there.... again about 2 1/2 days a week.... Life DOES NOT Suck.....
Once again, in Nov 2020, I became FULLY Retired..... Ruptured my Achilles tendon at work, and after 6-7 months of healing and rehab, decided not to go back to work. So, now just living the easy life....not hard to do in Florida..
Aircraft/Missile Information
Specifications StatsCentral Model Lockheed Martin SR-71A Blackbird Length 107.41 ft | 32.74 m Width 55.58 ft | 16.94 m Height 18.50 ft | 5.64 m Engine(s) 2 x Pratt & Whitney J58-1 turbo-ramjets generating 32,500lbs of standard thrust. Empty Weight 67,501 lbs | 30,618 kg MTOW 172,005 lbs | 78,020 kg Max Speed 2,275 mph | 3,661 km/h | 1,977 kts Max Range 2,900 miles | 4,667 km Ceiling 85,000 ft | 25,908 m | 16.1 miles Climb Rate Not Available Hardpoints 0 Armament None. Internal provisioning limited to reconnaissance and surveillance equipment. Accommodations 2