David Meadows is a Flight Attendant Instructor, based at Envoy Headquarters (EHQ). He joined Envoy in 2005. In his own words:<\/p>\n
The best advice I\u2019ve ever received and how I started in aviation kind of go hand-in-hand. When I was younger I used to fly back and forth to see my biological father and, like many kids, flying was an exciting experience. Once I moved to Texas I was working in an office where airplanes always flew over the building. Most days at lunch I went outside to eat and I would say to myself \u201cOne day I will be doing that\u201d as I would look up to the sky. The effects of these two scenarios sealed the aviation bug in me.<\/p>\n
I remember randomly seeing an advertisement to be a flight attendant for American Eagle and figured it was a divine intervention. One day after applying, I was commuting home on a train with an older gentleman, who was a Mechanic for American Eagle. When I told him that I had applied to AE he gave me this advice that I keep close to the chest to this day because almost every word has kept me safe, motivated and advancing in my career.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf you set your mind to something and then speak it, you will speak it into existence.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Therefore as I walk through life I try to encourage people to speak positive things about themselves and others into existence. I especially reinforce this point to all of my students in all of my classes.<\/p>\n
Many of our Flight Service candidates are coming to Envoy to not only get a new career but to change the circumstances in their lives. I have found purpose in being an instructor and being a part of their transition into this wonderful career. When I see a student rejoice at passing a test or an evaluation that they were unsure of; when I see a student that has earned their wings; and when I see their family members proudly watch as they receive their wings at a Flight Attendant graduation \u2013 all of these things energize me, keep me motivated, and gives me purpose and focus to return every day and continue the work that I do for Envoy. All I can say is that someone reached back and kept me focused and helped me to get to where I am today. I am thankful and blessed for all of it.\u00a0 Therefore, I strive every day to do the same for every student who crosses my path.<\/p>\n
To paraphrase Ralph Waldo Emerson, \u201cDon\u2019t always take the path laid before you, instead blaze a new trail.\u201d And I add, \u201calways extend a hand backwards to help the next person, too.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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