A Navy veteran, ex-military and meeting with a popular actor lead him to TSTC

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HARLINGEN For U.S. Navy veteran Axel Iracheta, his former job as an aviation boatswain on an aircraft carrier docked in California and a brief handshake with a movie star led him to pursue a degree in aviation maintenance at Texas State Technical College.

“My job was to perform maintenance on military aircraft, refuel the aircraft before they deployed, and I was in charge of a crew at the age of 18,” Iracheta said. “At that time, I met Tom Cruise and shook his hand on our aircraft carrier because they were filming Top Gun: Maverick.”

Iracheta said that encounter, along with the fact that a friend aboard the ship was an aircraft powerplant mechanic who allowed him to watch his team test and troubleshoot jets, piqued his interest in aviation maintenance and eventually led him to TSTC.

“I am currently in the first semester of the Airframe Technology program,” Iracheta said. “I have completed the basic aviation courses in aircraft powerplant technology. I will soon take the test for the FAA aircraft powerplant license.”

The Harlingen resident said he enjoyed his experience in the program.

The instructors have a great way of keeping us engaged, he said.

Leo Guajardo, a team leader for TSTC's aviation maintenance program in Harlingen, said Irachetas' military experience was a plus.

Veterans like this young man bring insight into technology and processes that can only be gained by serving in our nation's military, Guajardo said.

Iracheta acknowledged that his time in the Navy had been beneficial.

“I am grateful that my military experience has prepared me to be ready for anything as I pursue my education,” he said.

According to onetonline.org, aircraft mechanics and maintenance technicians in Texas earn an average of $77,640 per year. The website projects a 16% increase in the number of these jobs in the state between 2020 and 2030.

TSTC offers associate of applied science degrees and certificates of completion in aircraft powerplant technology and airframe technology at its campuses in Abilene, Harlingen and Waco.

Registration for TSTC’s fall semester is now open. For more information, visit tstc.edu.

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