MEET MIKE MACCHIA

What’s your role at AIRBORNE Tampa? 
"A&P Tech/I do my best to deliver quality aircraft."

How long have you worked at AIRBORNE Tampa?
"10 months"

What interested you / how did you get started in aviation?
"If I'm being honest, developing skills in the trade so I'll never be without a job."

Do you remember your first flight? Tell us about it…
"It's not my first flight that was memorable, it was my first test flight. We installed a new AOA and had to perform multiple stalls to calibrate the AOA."

What’s your favorite vacation or travel spot?
"Long Boat Key, Florida."

If you could have any superpower, what would it be?
"Teleportation so I'd never have to waste time getting somewhere."

What did you want to be when you grew up?
"Successful."

What do you like to do outside of work (hobbies, etc.)?
"Workout/Boxing/Bass Fishing"

What would you tell others interested in working at AIRBORNE TAMPA; interested in aviation?
"Aviation is very demanding if you don't like to read or shove your body/body parts in tight spaces choose another career."

What’s your favorite quote?
“Do it right or don't do it at all."