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Darryl Wilson
Airline Captain, United AIr Lines
Location: Roswell, GA United States
Joined: Sep 23rd, 2009

About (request update)

Had one of only two slots in a worldwide search to start up the graduate assistantship and computer science program at Ball State. Became a Naval Aviator and Navy Flight Instructor instead. Top Gun stuff right out of the movie (except I didn't fly jets, I flew and managed an airborne strategic platform)

My Interview Question

If you had a magic "one-wish" wand good only for the next 24hrs.. what one thing would you change?

Life & Professional Aspirations:

Well, not yet a millionaire.. missed that by a few years. Started a business. Closed a business. After 9-11, still haven't recovered and looking for some help to make a dramatic career change trajectory. I did it before, I can do it again. Because of stigma with age however.. I can't do this one on my own.

Education (request update)

High School: Satellite Beach in Satellite Beach, FL class of

Activities & Accomplishments:

Long jumped over 20 feet at age 15. Ran 50 sec quarter mile at same age, almost beating the world record holder (Houston McTear) in the District finals.. he and his team mate blew by me in the last 3

Best Memories:

Accidentally coming up on a KKK meeting. The escape was legendary. (no kidding) Jumping 23' at the Florida Relays.. scratching by THAT MUCH. Running down a 100 yard lead in the Sprint Medley. Climbing a Stairway to Heaven with Pat and Walter. Beth, Donna, Pat, Mr. Percy Hedgecock (Sr).. who in one night put more faith in me than any person in that school. The observatory, the crowd of 15000+ screaming fans roaring up during my track event. (Never forget it). Ken Lunderman for his demonstrated ability to get gain respect as a man, despite his age. EE Truex for teaching me how to look past bias and race (his) to still learn something.

Experience

I currently work with United AIr Lines as Airline Captain
I have 26 years of experience working in the Aviation/Aeronautics industry.

Assistant Head Baseball Coach | Arapahoe Junior College
From January 1992 to Current • 34 year(s)
Assisted with baseball team coaching and training.

Owner/Operator | Pound4Pound Sports Gym
From January 1992 to Current • 34 year(s)
Owned and operated sports gym facility.

Executive Director | Boxing Smart Foundation
From January 1998 to January 2009 • 11 year(s)
Led national and international sports competition nonprofit organization.

Airline Captain, Flight Engineer and Pilot Instructor | United Air Lines, Inc
From January 1989 to January 1992 • 3 year(s)
Flew commercial aircraft domestic and international routes.

Naval Aviator, Combat Patrol Plane Commander | U.S. Navy
From January 1983 to January 1992 • 9 year(s)
Designated Naval Aviator flying P3C Orion missions worldwide with Top Secret clearance. Served as Assistant Maintenance Department Head responsible for 150+ personnel and $500+ million in aviation assets.

Naval Flight Instructor | U.S. Navy
From January 1984 to January 1988 • 4 year(s)
Trained US Naval Aviators and military pilots from allied nations. Received first ever personal excellence award from Chief of Naval Education and Training.

Activity

Think Republican

Thorobreds, I can't be the only one at KSU. But to make it clear, I think the KSU grads who are Republican have the best background and are most likely among our HBCU community to think about bein ...more
Posted by Darryl Wilson on August 14th, 2014 • 4,726 Views

Taking positive steps for education in your local community

We are offering a tutoring services franchise in your area. Must have computer access (at home, or library okay). Live in or near Title I schools (low income or reduced lunch students). If you ...more
Posted by Darryl Wilson on April 18th, 2010 • 1,226 Views

Taking positive steps for education in your local community