Davis Keeps Local Airline Company Flying High
Adam Davis spent 12 years working as a radio DJ before he started looking for a second career. Initially he looked into becoming a pilot, but the travel and time away from family deterred him.
“I always had an outside interest in aviation, and I always liked working with my hands and taking things apart,” Davis said.
Davis said he looked into several aviation maintenance programs before deciding on Delaware Tech’s. Looking back on the education he received, he knows he made the right decision.
“I feel like Delaware Tech showed me more and showed me how things work in the airline industry,” Davis said.
He also loved the camaraderie that he had with his classmates. They bonded quickly despite having varying degrees of experience – some had been in the military their whole life and others had never changed the oil in the cars before.
That bond helped when Davis landed a job at Piedmont Airlines in Salisbury, Md. As lead mechanic, he goes over the entire package of work that each aircraft needs when they come in for service. He also estimates how many mechanics are needed on the job, the skill level of each mechanic, and needs to be available to help troubleshoot.
“Ultimately we make sure the plane gets out safe and on time,” Davis said.
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