John Foster Foster

Profile Updated: June 25, 2024
Class Year: 1962
Residing In: CANTON, GA USA
Occupation: Retired Aerospace Engineer Lockheed Martin
Children: John Jr.
Joe
Michelle
Yes! Attending Reunion
Life After High School (tell us what you've been up to):

Managed to get myself expelled by Snake in the 10th Grade
Tried Russell HS for a while. Dropped out after that.
Worked many different jobs until I found that aviation was best for me.
Decided to go the Embry Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona.
Graduated 4 years later with a BS in Aerospace Eng. and a Commercial Pilot's License. After graduation I got a Flight and Ground instructor ratings also. Considered going with the airlines but I don't like traveling.
Worked for Lockheed Martin in the field of aircraft testing for 31 years Worked at the Skunk Works in Palmdale doing something for a few years.
(Google it)
Also part time Chief Flight Instructor at a local FAA FAR Part 141 Flight School for 21 years.
Secret Clearance for 21 years.
Owned a Cessna 172 airplane for 23 years.
Retired early at age 56
Actually I have never had to work for a living, I finally found something I loved doing.

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