Maddox Allen
Glendora High School senior Maddox Allen has had a passion for aviation ever since he was a kid and that passion has continued to grow and now he has his pilot's license. Learn more about how Maddox’s enthusiasm for aviation has shaped his journey, the dedication and hard work it took to earn his pilot’s license, and how he hopes to turn his lifelong passion for flying into a future career in aviation.
Q: What first sparked your interest in aviation?
A: When I was a baby, I lived in Sacramento and I used to live right in front of the Sacramento International Airport, and the airplanes would fly right over my house, and I would just always look up at them and that's my biggest interest.
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Q: What are some of the most challenging things you’ve learned from it?
A: One of the most challenging things I’ve learned in aviation is that everything takes time; you never wanna rush anything because when you're a pilot, you never stop learning.
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Q: Are you planning to continue your aviation education after high school?
A: Yes, I have been accepted to several universities that all offer aviation programs, and these programs will help me boost my career into the airlines.
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