Role and Company
Project Engineer, Boeing
Expertise
36 years experience in defense, aerospace, & aviation
Location
Huntington Beach , CA
About Robert
1972-1974 active duty. Veteran - Was drafted towards end of draft era. Was able to get back into my line of work about 2 months after my active duty assignment. Was difficult at time due to available work in 74'. It was also not a popular time to be a returning veteran. When I returned to work I was earning less hourly pay at time than before the day I was drafted - This was frustrating as I had all my own construction tools and truck. This situation provided me incentive to take advantage of the GI bill, return to college at night and lead to my career in engineering.