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How I Stayed Grounded With 40 Years’ Experience in Civilian and Military Aviation

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How I Stayed Grounded With 40 Years’ Experience in Civilian and Military Aviation
A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle, assigned to the 335th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron conducts aerial operations in the U.S. Air Forces Central area of responsibility on July 6, 2022. U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Matthew Plew
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Just as a preface, this story has a point. Mainly that there are lessons I learned early in life that have stood me in good stead. Such as the need to be patient and calm when things are going sideways, and also to keep my mouth shut unless I have something of real value to add. And lastly, I learned about charity from a great man. So, on to the story.

Dave Chamberlin served 38 years in the USAF and Air National Guard as an aircraft crew chief, where he retired as a CMSgt. He has held a wide variety of technical, instructor, consultant, and leadership positions in his more than 40 years of civilian and military aviation experience. Dave holds an Airframe and Powerplant license from the FAA, as well as a master's degree in aeronautical science. He currently runs his own consulting and training company and has written for numerous trade publications. His true passion is exploring and writing about issues facing the military, and in particular, aircraft maintenance personnel.
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