Paul Jennings
U.S. National Glider Aerobatic Champion
Pilot Resume
Pilot Resume Paul Jennings
1978-1980: Spartan School of Aeronautics. Aircraft Mechanics Course
Perfect Attendance.
1980: Received Airframe and Powerplant Licenses.
Started working Eastern Airlines as an Aircraft Mechanic
First Glider lesson. Soloed in a Glider.
1981: Commercial Glider Rating.
Private SEL Rating.
1983: Flight Instructor Glider Rating
Learned to Skydive.
1984: Took Aerobatic Training Course in a Great Lakes.
1986: Started working for American Airlines as an Aircraft Mechanic in Tulsa.
2001: Inspection Authorization in addition to the A&P Licenses.
2002: Became Designated Pilot Examiner for Gliders
2003: Commercial SEL Pilots Rating.
Started flying as part time Aerial Applicator (Crop Duster).
2005: Banner Towing Waiver for Aerial Advertising.
2006: Attended first aerobatic contest as a volunteer.
2007: US Nationals Aerobatic Championships won 3rd place Glider Sportsman.
2008: US Nationals Aerobatic Championships won 2nd place Glider Intermediate.
2009: US Nationals Aerobatic Championships won 1st place Glider Unlimited.
U.S. National Glider Aerobatic Champion.
4th place 4-Minute Freestyle. See YouTube “Paul Jennings US Nationals”
Aircraft Flown: SEL; Most Cessna types, several Cherokee/Arrow types, L-5, L-19, PA-18, Husky, Scout, Citabria, Great Lakes, Wilga, PA-25, A188A, A188B, T188C, Glasair, Open Cirrus, Blanik (L13, L23, L33), Most Schweizer Types, Ka6, Hp-13, G109B, Twin Astir, Duo Discus T, LS4, Discus B, ASK 21, ASK 23, DG 505, Pilatus B4, and Swift S-1.
Total Pilot Hours 2300 plus.
Total Glider Flights 1400 plus Other Accomplishments High School Varsity Wrestling, Varsity Track, Set School Pole Vaulting Record. Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-I) Worked for hospital based ambulance service and Air Ambulance Service. Volunteer Fireman for 12 years including Fire Chief for Fire/Rescue Squad. Emergency Response Team for American Airlines includes Medical First Responder and Rescue Squad for Confined Space and Rope Rescue. Flew several youngsters for Free in powered aircraft and gliders through the Young Eagles program. Personal Place of Birth: Guantanamo Bay, Cuba U.S. Naval Air Station Family: Married to my wonderful wife for 25 years. Two great sons.
Born: 1960