by "Jcarr" (jcarr)
Published 07/19/2017 at 15:24
by "Jcarr" (jcarr)
Published 07/19/2017 at 15:24
Tags: Planelopnik
STARS: 11
Azriel Blackman turns 92 next month, and has been working for American Airlines since 1942 . To commemorate his 75(!) years of service, AA recently unveiled a 777-200 that bears his name, signature, and the number 75 on the fuselage just aft of the cockpit.
"Chariotoflove" (chariotoflove)
07/19/2017 at 15:33, STARS: 5
This is amazingly cool. I hope that in addition to this public honor, the guy is financially appreciated and taken care of by the company.
"InFierority Complex" (lanciere)
07/19/2017 at 15:48, STARS: 6
The cynic in me wants to think that he would have retired already if that were the case. So I’ll just assume he loves the job and keeps busy instead.
"shop-teacher" (shop-teacher)
07/19/2017 at 15:51, STARS: 2
My grandfather worked in the oil industry for 70 years. He definitely did that because he wanted to, I’m sure it’s the same for this guy.
"Chariotoflove" (chariotoflove)
07/19/2017 at 15:54, STARS: 1
I’m going to assume that as well. Plus, it sounds like they don’t really need the guy and are just letting him keep the job as long as he wants it.
"haveacarortwoorthree2" (haveacarortwoorthree2)
07/19/2017 at 16:05, STARS: 0
If I’m 92 and still working, please put me out of my misery.
That said, congratulations Mr. Blackman.
"CaptDale - is secretly British" (captdale)
07/19/2017 at 17:11, STARS: 0
AWESOME!
"ranwhenparked" (ranwhenparked)
07/19/2017 at 19:50, STARS: 2
He’s probably forgotten more about aircraft maintenance than anyone else will ever know.
That’s not a backhanded compliment, the guy’s been maintaining planes for 75 years, he knows a lot of shit. Some of the aircraft models he’s worked on don’t even exist anymore.
"Kiltedpadre" (kiltedpadre)
07/19/2017 at 23:13, STARS: 2
Reminds me of a story recently on the news about a 91yo woman that still works as a registered nurse. Kudos to them for being able to keep going for so long!