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..
Model Fairchild Republic A-10A Thunderbolt II (Warthog) Length 53.31 ft | 16.25 m Width 57.51 ft | 17.53 m Height 14.67 ft | 4.47 m Engine(s) 2 x General Electric TF34-GE-100 non-afterburning turbofan engines generating 9,065lbs of thrust each. Empty Weight 27,999 lbs | 12,700 kg MTOW 51,998 lbs | 23,586 kg Max Speed 439 mph | 707 km/h | 382 kts Max Range 474 miles | 763 km Ceiling 34,695 ft | 10,575 m | 6.6 miles Climb Rate 6,000 ft/min (1,828 m/min) Hardpoints 11 Armament 1 x 30mm GAU-8/A Seven-Barrel Gatling Gun
Up to 16,000 pounds (7,200 kilograms) of mixed ordnance on eight under-wing and three under-fuselage pylon stations, including:
), 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.....
