Monday, November 28, 2011

the path to becoming a missionary aviator

This update is to give you a clear knowledge of what the near future will look like in regards to the actual Moody Aviation Program.  This is my last semester of biblical studies.  The next three semesters are going to be devoted to aircraft maintenance (Airframe & Powerplant certifications).  The last two years will be devoted to actual flight!  I will leave with private and commercial licenses and also visual and instrument ratings.  I do have the opportunity to become a flight instructor at the end of my studies as well.

Moody Aviation used to be partnered with Spokane Community College (SCC) for the mechanic side of the training   However, due to the growth we are experiencing at Moody Aviation, the limited space at SCC and the raise in their tuition prices, Moody has opted to start their own aircraft maintenance program (Moody A&P)!  This not new for Moody.  For a long time Moody had their own A&P program but when they moved from Tennessee to Spokane around 2001 they partnered with SCC for simplicity in the program.  Now they are bringing it back their own program and my class is the guinea pig.

Our semester starts on January 30th with a 3 week modular course of Survey of Theology II.  This is going to taxing, but amazing at the same time.  Our actual A&P training does not start until March 5th and we go until August 3rd.  So we have no summer break and I will not get to see anyone this summer.  It is definitely a sacrifice, but a worthy one.

This program is rigorous and I ask that you keep praying and keep praying.  God is the only thing that will sustain me.  If you ever have any questions or ever want to talk please give me a call or email.  I truly desire to maintain the relationships I have back in Liberty and elsewhere.  You all are an immense blessing to me and I thank you that you are willing to walk alongside me in this adventure.

Soli Deo Gloria,

Andrew Meeks

jameeks1@gmail.com
816.645.1376

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