Monthly Update - December 2019
Denver TRACON
Your Mile High Flight Program ended on a high note. Our last event of the year was an exclusive tour on December 7, of Denver’s TRACON (Terminal Radar Approach Control) facility at DIA. This year we introduced additional hand’s on activities that challenged student’s math and problem solving skills. Students were divided into teams and then presented with “air traffic control” scenarios that required them to determine if there would be “conflicts” based on the speed and position of each aircraft. It was a real eye-opener for our students, and a great introduction into the roles and responsibilities of Air Traffic Controllers. 
Mentoring for Past & Present
Mentoring for past and present Mile High Flight (MHF) students will continue to be a priority. MHF Phase 2 students Traye Jackson and Kamia Bradley were home for the holidays, and members of the MHF “ Crew ” treated them to a BBQ dinner at Jim & Nick’s.  Traye plans to transition back to the Metropolitan State University’s aviation program, while Kamia will be graduating next year from Embry Riddle. It’s an ongoing effort to guild and nurture our young men and women, but well worth the investment…an investment that’s paying big returns!

Small World
We recently spoke with former MHF solo student, now Endeavor Airlines first officer Mark Reese. He wanted to catch up and share an interesting story. It seems that he'd dead-headed on a United Airlines flight, and asked the crew if they knew anyone from the MHF program. Not only did they know some of our "Crew" but the Captain's son, Bryan Fisher, was one of our former solo students and now a pilot at SkyWest Airlines. Small world!
On the Move!
We continue to follow the progress of former MHF Phase 2 student Jamar Harrison, as he climbs the corporate ladder at Delta Airlines. Jamar writes “As I reflect on my 20’s, one lesson in particular stands out – never give up on your dreams. Truth be told, I applied to Delta Airlines a total of 8 times between 2011 and 2017 and got turned down 7 times. Each time I didn’t get the job I felt defeated and started doubting myself. But instead of giving up, I decided to turn those doubts into fuel and used it to grind even harder. Fast forward to 2018 – I was hand selected for a leadership development program at Delta and now many of my projects and strategic recommendations reach the desk of Delta’s CEO.

I say all this to say – don’t get discouraged. A “no” may actually just mean “not yet” or “no, think bigger!” Keep going after your dreams, no matter what. I promise you, you’ll be glad you never gave up.” Aim High Principle #4 “Never Quit” and #6 “Expect to win”
 
Jamar Harrison recently pictured with Delta CEO Ed Bastian.

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