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lleana Pineda

lleana Pineda

AmeriFlight Cargo Airline

Salt Lake City, UT USA

"If there's a will, there's a way. If you have a strong passion for something, don't let others stop you."

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lleana's work combines: Travel, Numbers, and Working with Others

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Day In The Life

Pilot

I ship cargo for customers like UPS, FEDEX, DHL domestically and internationally, along with flying as a first captain.

Skills & Education

Here's the path I took:

  • High School

    Lake Nona High School

Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Pilot:

Bachelor's Degree: Aviation Management

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Life & Career Milestones

My path in life took a while to figure out

  • 1.

    First college semester-flying

  • 2.

    Took a break following semester due to financial issues.

  • 3.

    Two-month summer internship in St Louis, Missouri, with GoJet Airlines.

  • 4.

    The second month of internship, I found out that I couldn't continue college due to financial issues. I applied to a full-time internship in Missouri, ran into a potential roommate, and found housing.

  • 5.

    One week before the end of my internship, I was awarded a year-long crew record position internship at 19 years old.

Defining Moments

How I responded to discouragement

  • THE NOISE

    Are you sure you want to be a pilot?

  • How I responded:

    I was questioned about my path since I was not following a normal one. If there's a will, there's a way. If you have a strong passion for something, don't let others stop you.