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David "Reid" Fairburn

Advisor

Role and Company

Technical Pilot -FMS (GE Aviation), General Electric

Expertise

29 years experience in engineering

Location

Rockford, MI

About David "Reid"

USAF Fighter Pilot 22 yr, Boeing Ground School Instructor 6 yr,, Boeing FMS Engineer 5 yr, Smiths Aerospace Engineer 5 yr, GE Aviation -Tech Pilot - FMS 4+.

Ga Tech 1961, Aeronautical engineer

6000 hr+ in F4, T-37, 737, 767

David "Reid"'s Recent Answers

11 years ago

Does anyone have any job connections in Washington state?

I would try to work through some veteran groups in Seattle area. There you might find some personal contacts that...

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11 years ago

How can deployed service members who earn their degree online reflect this in a resume or interview?

Don't volunteer information that may not be of concern! Tell them you have a degree in xxxxx but do not...

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11 years ago

What is the best way to find a logistical job in the corporate world

Might check with Fed Ex, UPS, or the trucking companies. This is out of my knowledge area but you should...

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11 years ago

Changing career fields after 8 years good or bad idea? and what are the success rates of people

No problem! I kind of changed careers from military to civilian but in a similar role. You have a long...

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11 years ago

As a USCG Captain & Commanding Officer w/3-4 years to retirement when should I find a mentor?

you need to figure out what field you want to go into and where you want to live. I would...

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