I started work in my summers when I was 12 working in a machine shop, grade schools then taught useful things photagraphy, drafting, crafts, wood work and the basics of how to teach oneself, While I was attending high school I made use of the metal shop to construct tools a fuel inection unit for my dads race car engine, constructed with a class mate a back gate which stood for over 45 years till they rebuilt the school, I held the record for the low and high hurtles, was appointed fire prevention officer of student in government days, al the while I attended CCROP fire technology (I trained in the evenings to become a firefighter and aircraft crash rescueman) I early enlisted in the Army for 67V scout helicopter repairer, I was the final solder to earn the Aircraft Crewmember Wings by merrit was authorized Depo function at the Direct Maintenance Platoon with comenndation and soldier of the month, a geaduate of Non Commissioned Officer Acadamy and Primary leadership course (Ft Ord)
I attended Orange Coast Collage for Aviation technology, made the Deans list and graduated as a FAA certified aviation mechanic, three years later I earned my Inspection Authorization which has been remewed yearly and biyearly ever snce. I am a pilot of both helicoters and airplanes, a professional witness and a onetime contractor with the NTSB I was employed with LA County Sheriff Aero Bureau and the Imperil Valley US Border Patrol I have been at times contracted to conduct maintenance and retrivals export and export of aircraft over seas, I traveled to Japan, Argentina, El Salvador, Tiawan, Russia and Australia. I have acted in many productions recorded documentaries, taught at the SAG Conservancy at AFI in 2009 I attended the SAG W&W and later ran for SAG and AFTRA local presidencies, I ran during the recall of Gavin Newsom with 46 others last year