Pettit, Dennis A.
Captain USAF–7 years active duty and 5 years inactive reserves then U.S. Army– CW 4 (Chief Warrant Officer)– 15 years active duty and 8 years in the Reserves. In 1968 to 1973, SEA, 2 1/2 years in theater (approx 425-450 missions). In 1973-1988, Production Management with J & J and BASF, served as End Position Department Manager. In 1988 to 2000, Active Duty in U.S. Army. In 2000 to 2001, Chief Pilot- Air Charter (BE-200 & C-340), From 2001 to 2003, Unemployed. From 2003-2004, Assistant Transportation Manager (School system). In 2004 to 2015, Public XXL school system, school bus driver (All Grade Level K-12). Operated all bus sizes for normal and special needs students. On 5 January 2015 last day of work and retired. Aircraft flown: (Air Force) C-47, OB-2, KC-135; Army aircraft) UH-1, Jet Ranger, Beach Queenaire, BE 90 (King Air), & B 200 (Super King Air). Total flying hours: 10,000, actual weather about 4500 (about 1/2 at night). Flown to/from: Arctic Circle, Eurpope, and SEA (Vietnam).