I used to be a project engineer for Pratt & Whitney on PW2000 (B757) and F117 (C-17) engines. I then went to work for Williams International (small jet engines) in a variety of roles and ended up playing a minor role in launching what is now the Eclipse VLJ aircraft. Now I work in the automotive industry - better money and perks but much less interesting
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I am also a sidelined private pilot (Cessna 152, 172) - I hope to get back to it someday!