Mark Koppa

Tulsa, Oklahoma Area United States

NDT Level III Specialist

Aviation

I began my aviation experience as an Air Force military dependent. After leaving the nest, I joined the active USAF, learned Structural Maintenance skills working the F-4 Phantom, and a sprinkling of other military aircraft of the time, and finished the last couple years of my enlistment as a Command Post Controller. Upon my discharge, I worked through a variety of non-aviation jobs until I received notice from Uncle Sam that I had better use my education benefits earned from my time working for him, or they were going to go away, so...I attended Colorado Aero Tech in Broomfield, CO, graduating on-time and later qualifying for and receiving my Airframe and Powerplant Certificates. I work...