MEET LUIS TOLEDO

What is your role at AIRBORNE TAMPA?
“Lead Structural Mechanic.”

How long have you worked at AIRBORNE TAMPA?
“I have been with Airborne Tampa for approx. 5 years now as Structural Lead Mechanic.”

What interest you / how did you get started in aviation?
“Always wanted to work on turbine engines, so I decided to enlist in the Army in the early 2000’s and joined the 160th (SOAR) Special Operations Aviation Regiment.”

Do you remember your first flight? Tell us about it.
“That I could remember, I was probably 9-10 years flying from San Juan, PR to Cancun, Mexico via American Airlines.”

What’s your favorite vacation or travel spot?
“Anywhere that has snow at the time”

If you could have any superpower, what would it be?
“Definitely, be able to fly.”

What did you want to be when you grew up?
“A professional skateboarder believe it or not.”

What do you like to do outside of work (hobbies, etc.)?
“I like going out to gun range and spending time with family.”

What would you tell others interested in working at AIRBORNE TAMPA; interested in aviation?
“It’s not as hard as it looks. Aviation can be stressful at times, but there is always something new to learn every day in this industry.”

What’s your favorite quote?
“Let’s get it done.”