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FLIGHT PATH QUICK FACTS


Amber Malin RSG Aviation


Fort Worth, Texas CURRENT JOB


As a quality assurance


inspector, I’m responsible for ensuring that the quality of work completed meets the highest standards. Whether it be by


verifying references in sign-offs, performing records research, or visually inspecting maintenance performed, my job is helping ensure the safety of our


customers and my team to the best of my ability.


FIRST AVIATION JOB


My first job in helicopter aviation was with Air Evac Lifeteam as a completion mechanic. I got to learn the aircraft from the ground up while performing


overhauls, repairs, upgrades, and modifications to the fleet.


FAVORITE HELICOPTER AH-1 Cobra


How did you decide helicopter aviation was the career for you? Helicopters captured my imagi- nation by their method of flight. The idea of flight through the use of various concepts always seemed so fascinating. Being able to better understand the ins and outs of various systems definitely helped guide me toward being a helicopter mechanic over other career choices.


Tell us about your most memorable helicopter ride. My most memorable helicopter ride was having my first actual stick time, which happened to be in a Vietnam-era Huey. At the time, I thought the PIC was just letting me think I was actually flying, until about the time he told me to turn left and, natu- rally, I turned right. That’s when I realized I was in control of the Huey.


How did you get to where you are now? I got to where I am now because I specifically knew I wanted to be a helicopter mechanic. The moment I decided I wanted to, I began saving money to help get me through A&P school; I began searching for potential job opportunities for newly licensed mechanics. Basically, I became as proactive as I could. After becoming licensed, I accepted a posi-


tion at Air Evac, where I worked for a few years. I then took another job working on cor- porate aircraft for Bombardier, but after awhile I realized I missed helicopters, and I took another position with Air Evac as a base mechanic and never looked back.


What are your career goals? Short term, my main goals are to keep being the best inspector I can be and continue get- ting good grades in my classes. Currently, I’m


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enrolled at Tarrant County College with hopes of transferring to the University of Texas at Arlington next fall. There, I plan to acquire a bachelor’s degree in engineering and would like to either move into a management posi- tion or transition into an experimental program somewhere. I think it would be amazing to be part of a team that develops a new break- through for aviation.


What advice would you give someone pursuing your path? The two pieces of advice I’d give someone


pursuing this path are: ■ Network. You can never have too many con- tacts. There have been several times when a fellow mechanic or manager has been able to help discover the cause of an obscure problem.


■ Get started! While the road to getting your license may seem long, the hard work and perseverance are well worth it in the end.


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