MEET ROBERTO HERNANDEZ

What’s your role at AIRBORNE Tampa? 
"Structures technician."

How long have you worked at AIRBORNE Tampa?
"I have been with Airborne Tampa you approximately one year and 3 months now, prior to here I was in Puerto Rico working under Lufthansa."

What interested you / how did you get started in aviation?
"Well, my journey started due to my grandparents, they paved the way and assisted me on finding my interest in aviation, since my grandfather has been in the field for over 40 years."

Do you remember your first flight? Tell us about it…
"If I recall I was at least 5 years old when I traveled on an airplane from Puerto Rico to Florida to come to Disney."

What’s your favorite vacation or travel spot?
"I vacation where everyone wants to be Florida!  The time I am able to be with my family means the world."

If you could have any superpower, what would it be?
"It would definitely would have to be super strength , so whenever I'm having a hard time removing something ill just rip it out lol."

What did you want to be when you grew up?
"Honestly I wanted to be a physical therapist but for a soccer team."

What do you like to do outside of work (hobbies, etc.)?
"Spending the most time with my family and friends laying on the beach under the sun."

What would you tell others interested in working at AIRBORNE TAMPA; interested in aviation?
"To be honest, I've had an amazing time working here and life changing experience."

What’s your favorite quote?
“Mistakes are the fact of life. It is the response to the error that counts."