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Roman Jones

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General information

Hobbies & Interests

  • Aviation
  • Flying And Aviation
  • Video Editing and Production
  • Videography

Reading

  • Aircraft Operation
  • Aircraft Maintinance
  • Aircraft Performance
  • Aircraft History
  • Military Doctrine

I read books multiple times a week.

Bio

Hello! I am Roman Jones, a Freshman at Saint Louis University, studying Aeronautics at an accelerated rate. Stepping into the next chapter of my life has been an exhilarating experience, and I am only bound to go up from here! My career goal since I was 7 is to become a Captain at a major airline carrier. One of my many desires is to diversify the field and inspire other African Americans to consider a career in the field of Aerospace. I am aware it is quite an expensive and demanding field to enter, but I believe with careful planning, creativity, and drive, anybody can do it. I am committed to filling that gap by serving with various aviation outreach programs. I formerly served as an intern at the National Aviation Education Center (NAEC), and worked at the Aviation Discovery Zone. I now serve with SLU's AirCRAFT Lab, a flight dynamics study lab with a community outreach program. I am currently restoring 2 model aircraft to working condition, and plan to collaborate with upperclassmen to create a safe and easy-to-use flight control system so school students of all ages to fly them, just like I could 11 years ago (Rich, if you're seeing this, I can't thank you enough). I am also a certified Private Pilot, with 113 hours of flight time. My next milestone is an Instrument rating, which I am on track to secure by May of 2024. I look ahead to an amazing career, as aviation is an industry that continues to change the world, and I feel that I can become the best person I could ever be within it. I am shooting for the moon, and I don't plan on hitting a star.

Education

Saint Louis University

Bachelor's degree program

2023 – 2027

Majors:
  • Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering

Mifflin Co High School

High School

2019 – 2023

Miscellaneous

Desired degree level:
Bachelor's degree program
Majors of interest:
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering
Medical school interest:
No

Career

  • Intern

    Airlines/Aviation · National Aviation Education Center

    Jan 2021 – Jan 2023

  • Clerk

    Consumer Goods · QuikTrip

    Jan 2023 – Jan 2023

  • Lifeguard

    Entertainment · Epic Waters

    Jan 2022 – Jan 2023

Miscellaneous

Dream career field:
Airlines/Aviation
Dream career goals:
Aircraft Captain
Has nursing license:
No

Future Interests

  • Volunteering
  • Philanthropy
  • Entrepreneurship
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