AccuFleet Insider September Newsletter 2022

National Hispanic History Month

A Celebration of Hispanic and

Orlando (MCO)

Los Angeles (LAX)

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Newark (EWR)

Houston (IAH)

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National Hispanic History Month

A Celebration of Hispanic and Latino Aviators

For over a century, many significant Hispanic Aviators have called the United States home. Here are a few of their stories.

Olga E. Custodio was the first Hispanic female military pilot. In 1981 she received her wings and became a T-38 instructor pilot. She retired from the Air Force with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in October 2003. Custodio was also one of the first Latina commercial airline pilots and flew a variety of aircraft, including the Boeing 727 and 757.

National Hispanic History Month

A Celebration of Hispanic and Latino Aviators

Federico ‘Freddy’ Mendoza

Captain and Line Check Pilot for Atlas Air

Freddy has been with Atlas Air for 11 years and is entrusted to carry out SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) amongst the pilot workforce by conducting Annual Line Checks for Captains and train new hires so they can be line qualified pilots.

He has been interested in aviation since he was a child. He and his father attended air shows together. He flew for the U.S. Air Force from 1997 until his retirement in 2020 as Lt. Colonel.

He is Mexican American and one of approximately 50 first cousins with over 30 Tios and Tias. “If I were to describe my culture or my family in one or two words, I would say “hard working.” His family includes farmers, teachers, law enforcement officers and members of the military.

He is the first pilot in his family and drew his inspiration from his family and their achievements stating it helped keep his dream alive.

“There’s a lot of love, support and pride from my family that continues to motivate me to be better than I was the day before and not to give up. Following this support, I try and give back to others as much as possible.”

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: Meet Freddy Mendoza - Atlas Air W orldwide

National Hispanic History Month

A Celebration of Hispanic and Latino Aviators

The first Mexican woman to earn a commercial pilot’s license and fly a jet was Berta Zeron. She obtained her private pilot’s license in January 1965, logging 200 hours in the Cessna 170. Additionally, she was an expert sky diver.

Alberto Braniff was the first to make a powered flight in Mexico. He was sent to study in Europe where he caught “aviation fever” and became interested in aviation. Back in Mexico in 1910, Alberto made his first short flight in a Voisin Airplane. Not only was this the first flight in Mexico, most believe it was the first flight in Central or South America.

Mexico is a country with an incredibly rich aviation heritage that many Americans are not aware of.

National Hispanic History Month

A Celebration of Hispanic and Latino Aviators

One of the earliest Hispanic American aviators is Augustin Parla. Parla was born in Cuba but immigrated to the United States during the Spanish American War. He learned to fly at the Curtiss School of Flying in Miami in 1912 and only a year later became the first man to fly from Key West to Florida. He also inaugurated the first commercial flight in Cuba.

For more information on Hispanic American Aviators, visit the San Diego Air & Space Museum website at the link below:

https://sandiegoairandspace.org/exhibits/online-exhibit-page/hispanicamericans-in-aviation

Please help us welcome our new General Managers!

New Atlanta GM – Brian Heard!

Brian has worked in the aviation industry for more than 40 years and has a broad range of experience in working with airline customers, regulatory agencies overseeing airline and airport operations.

Brian lives in Jackson, Georgia with his wonderful wife Carol and his two grown children, Alex and Ana. He enjoys powersports, backpacking, fishing, woodworking, traveling and small engine repair. Welcome Brian!

New Dallas GM – Tamieka Senior!

Tamieka Senior comes to AccuFleet with 24 years of aviation experience. She served in the US Air Force for 8 years in New York. She started at JFK as a CSA for British Airways then transferred to DFW where she continued to work with British Airways for another 4 years. Just before coming to AFI, she was with Dnata as their Station Manager @ DFW.

Tamieka enjoys spending time with her 23 yr old daughter and 3 fur babies, as well as watching movies, listening to music and traveling! Welcome to the AccuFleet Family Tamieka!

“Live each day to it’s fullest. Take every opportunity that you are offered and give it 110%!”

Please help us welcome our new Duty Managers!

New Houston DMFernando Espinosa Pacheco

Fernando Espinosa Pacheco holds an Associate of Arts Degree in Computer Programming and Web Animation. He has experience with Cabin Clean / Janitorial Management and while with Aero México Airlines as DM, he has worked in six major airports across the US. He is married to his beautiful wife Mariana and loves to play the guitar and travel the world!

“God, My family, be a better person every day, with family, friends and coworkers.”

New Dallas DM –Robert Swan!

Robert comes to us with several years experience in warehouse and logistics and has also owned his own cleaning company. He enjoys working in ministry, going to the range and taking walks in the park.

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As a person thinks in his mind, so is he.”

Please help us welcome our new Duty Managers!

New Atlanta DM –Clinton “Buddy” Grimes!

“Buddy” Grimes worked for Delta Airlines for 32+ years in several areas and has experience in Cabin Service, Ramp, Management and has been a fueling instructor, ground security Coordinator and is Deice Qualified! He has been married to Teri for 31 years and they have one son, Austin (24). He enjoys traveling the world by plane or ship including Ireland, Germany, Norway, Japan and Spain not to mention several Caribbean destinations. He enjoys spending time with his family attending sporting events, beach activity or Disney Parks.

“Always be yourself and never change for anyone”

New Atlanta DM –Chuck Peters!

Charles “Chuck” Peters comes to AccuFleet with 11 years experience from Delta Air Lines. He has experience ranging from ramp, bag room, bag point, fueling and de-icing. He has been married to his wife Beth for 25 years with 5 children and 5 grandchildren (and 4 fur babies!). He enjoys hunting, fishing, watching football and baseball - College football being his favorite! Go Dawgs!

“Together, we will succeed!”

Welcome to the Team!

Help us welcome our new hires for the Month of August!

ATL (Atlanta)

Andrew Allen Braden Baftiri Nanci Baker Harold Boykin Quilan Chisolm Ricardo Corbie Cevarial Edwards Tekisha Evans Mario Facey Philip Frazier Clinton Grimes Ja’Mirah Hall Lee Henderson Teresa Hill Michael Hunter

PHX (Phoenix)

Erick Galindo

Sean Miller

Keonna-Marie Johnson Jaylon Johnson Grace Ogunsanmi Charles Peters Inaya Rabb Lesleyann Roberts Tyler Sample Chioke Sharpe Sheldon Smith Sherrilyn Spann Jedaiah Thomas Dajuan Washington Quatavians Williams Jayla Wilson Doretha Windom

IAH (Houston)

LAX (Los Angeles)

Carey White

DFW (Dallas Fort Worth)

Kudo

William Beeman Michaela Bocz Marlanea Clay Michael Crawford Lamonte Davis Schwanda Ellington Erika Gonzalez Jaylen Johnson Jartaja Leblanc Monica Ledezma J’Markeius Mack Zaharie Norris Ka’Jon Sonnier

Aaliyah Alexander Didia-Christian Bacon Zaria Cash KeaAron Cash Caleb Clark Ni-Hisia Cuffee Xavier Davis Rashad Jones Joella Massampu Bacari Middleton Shakeir Mitchell Jerickha Montgomery Michael Newbill

Chinua Nielsen Laura Orellana Zaccai Peoples Dezirae Ramirez Anthony Randle Khristian Sailor Raymond Sanders Jamarion Sims Lorell Skanes Robert Swan Jamall Wheeler Roderiano Wickfall Michael Williams

EWR (Newark)

Daniel Benitez Lissette Blake Carlos Fernandez

SAN (San Diego)

Treyvone Anderson Cody Pearsall Sherwin Wade

MCO (Orlando)

Claudine Blair Leilanys Castillo Jeliza-Aliyah Lebron Joel Rosa Joel Rosa Felix Aaron Smith Blanca Valencia

Celebrates August Perfect Attendance!

MCO (Orlando)

Smailin Corchado

Juana Medina

Pierre Maceus

Lennys Lopez-Roman Akery Sotolongo

Emilio Salcedo

Abdul Bell

Stephon Woods

Charlie Angullo Kimberly Severs

Keith Verma

Jean Severe

Matthew Rodriguez Glenda Alejandro

Chris Strick

Rosa Soriano

Ramon Gonzalez

Samuel Caballer

PHX (Phoenix)

Joey Ridgeway

Dustin Gorsuch

SAN (San Diego)

Sherwin Wade Lewis Delalauz

DFW (Dallas/Fort Worth)

Jessica Soria

Tamia Nelson

Alejandra Salinas Sebastian Moya Sufian Hassan

LAX (Los Angeles)

Alexis Velasco

Anthony Millom

Bernardo Fernandez

Brandon Blake

Brandon Kelly Denzel McKinney Eloy Ruiz

Felipe Villa-Medina Hector Zesati

Jaime Barajas Jarron Lopez Jordan Marshall Margarita Villagrana

Percy Miles

Robert Barlow Sterling Stewart Summer Lara

Celebrate

1st – Cierra Flowers

1st – Adela Moreno

1st – Kasson Stewart

1st – Sherwin Wade

2nd – Nanci Baker

2nd – Joseph Njefeh

2nd – Na’Kailyn Weathersby

10th – Brian Del Sol

10th – James Robinson

10th – Maria Toledo

11th – Alex Cestero

11th – Dashaun Dozier

11th – Shakeir Mitchell

13th – Deontrea Banks

13th – Charles Hamilton

13th – Mark Jordan

13th – Khristian Sailor

13th – Alexis Segura

14th – Maria Sanchez

14th – Jalen Turner

14th – James Whitlow

17th – Rashad Dawan

17th – Jaylon Johnson

19th – Enrique Puente

21st – Jarron Lopez

21st – David Perales

21st – Kervens Solide

22nd – Andrew Mendoza

22nd – Akery Sotolongo

22nd – Miles Stapert

24th – Keeling Patterson

24th – Sherrilyn Spann

24th – Eureka Taylor

25th – Dajuan Washington

27th – Jada Sherwood

28th – Silvester Craig

September Anniversaries

Marnel Elysee – 7 yrs

Kasson Stewart – 4 yrs

Douglass Gay Jr – 3 yrs

Cierra Flowers – 2 yrs

Luis Alaniz – 1 yr

Benjamin Broyles – 1 yr

Isaac Mayorga – 1 yr

Shantell Morris – 1 yr

Katie Taylor – 1 yr

Michael Weingarten – 1 yr

Employee of the Month

August 2022

Akery Sotolongo MCO (Orlando)

Russell Alexander IAH (Houston)

Sherwin Wade SAN (San Diego)

Dustin Gorsuch PHX (Phoenix)

AccuCheer

Cheers to the AccuFleet Team!

The George McClellan Foundation, along with other companies, sponsored a Back to School Drive in August collecting school supplies, backpacks, uniforms and slightly used clothing. Houston’s IAH and Corporate locations participated.

Team MCO (Orlando) collected school supplies to donate to a local community school. Teachers are often left to buy missing classroom supplies out of pocket. Team MCO collected enough to help supplement at least 3 classrooms!