MEET GERRY LEMMERMAN

What’s your role at AIRBORNE Tampa?
“Lead Machinist, I am in charge of the Machine Shop operations, All MRO aircraft Back Shop repairs, Assist in Conversion Manufacture, Aircraft Certified welder in 5 groups, Certified in Heat Treat, Composite qualified and Manage the Frontier Acro Seat Lease Return program ”

How long have you worked at AIRBORNE Tampa?
“I’ve been at Pemco for 11 years.  Originally hired as Sheet Metal, VP of Maintenance Dennis Johnson heard I was a machinist and a certified welder, “Bang” instantly Pemco Back Shoop of 1. ”

What interest you / how did you get started in aviation?
“I have been with aircraft all my life, at 19 I joined the Air Force, 23 years later I retired at got hired here doing the same job I was in the Air Force”

Do you remember your first flight?
“My first Flight was on Delta going from Cleveland to San Antonio for Basic Training.”

What’s your favorite vacation or travel spot?
“Italy”

If you could have any superpower, what would it be?
“X-Ray Vision”

What did you want to be when you grew up?
“Fighter Pilot”

What do you like to do outside of work?
“Spend time with the family grilling, fishing and golfing.”

What would you tell others interested in working at AIRBORNE; interested in aviation?
“Pemco is a great learning experience as long as you take time to listen and opportunity will follow.”

What’s your favorite quote?
“Integrity first and excellence in all you do breeds a path for others to follow.”