Author name: Dezaund

Architectural designer by day, aspiring pilot by night. I graduated from the University of Tennessee with a Bachelor of Architecture degree after initially pursuing Aerospace Engineering. Aviation, aerospace, and design have been lifelong interests, but recent milestones in my life motivated me to pursue military aviation and seek opportunities within the Air Force Active Duty, Air National Guard, and Air Force Reserve. While architecture is my primary profession, aviation has always been a significant part of my life. I'm an unapologetic an "avgeek" who enjoys following the aviation industry, along with hobbies in aviation photography and videography. Professionally, I've worked as a Line Service Technician at a local FBO, fueling a wide variety of general aviation aircraft as well as Army UH-60 Black Hawks. I also supported my flight school's STEM Aviation Camp, introducing middle and high school students to the opportunities and excitement found within aviation. Today, I am a student pilot working toward my Private Pilot License, both for personal enjoyment and to prepare for a flying career. Serving as an Air Force pilot has become a primary goal because it combines two things that matter deeply to me: aviation and service. Regardless of airframe, I look forward to using aviation to support missions larger than myself, serve communities across the nation, and contribute to a team built on professionalism and camaraderie.