Biography:

Joe’s interest in aircraft goes back to his childhood on Staten Island, New York where he used to build balsa wood aircraft and fly them off the roof of his apartment.  Upon graduating from high school, Joe attended West lost Angeles College and earned an A&P license in 1980.  Since that time Joe has worked for such companies as Lockheed, Boeing, Rohr Industries and BAE Flight Systems and has a heavy background in Quality Assurance and Aircraft Maintenance.  Joe also holds and IA and is a Certified Flight Instructor and has also worked on numerous jet warbirds including L-29s, L-39s, F-86s, T-33s and Fouga Magisters.  Additionally Joe also has experience on UH-1 and A-Star helicopters.