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The Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Apr 2024 The Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award is the most prestigious award the FAA issues to persons certificated under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 65. This award, named after Charles Taylor, is to recognize individuals who have exhibited exemplary aviation expertise, distinguished professionalism, and steadfast commitment for at least 50 years or more of aviation maintenance experience.

The Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Apr 2024 The Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award is the most prestigious award the FAA issues to pilots certified under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 61. This award, named after the Wright Brothers, is to recognize individuals who have exhibited exemplary aviation expertise, distinguished professionalism, and steadfast commitment for at least 50 years of piloting experience or 50 or more years combined experience in both piloting and aircraft operations.

Medal and the Diploma of Honorary Citizen of Saint-Barthelemy Community Overseas of St. Barthelemy (French West Indies) Nov 2015 A recognition given by the Community overseas of St. Barthelemy "to express the collective gratitude to the people who, by their action, the services they have rendered for many years to improve the daily life, health, and to break the isolation of the island, honoring the men and women without whom Saint-Barthelemy would not be what it is today". "For over thirty years, you have been the daily link between St. Thomas and St. Barthelemy. With the Virgin Air airline, which later became… Show more A recognition given by the Community overseas of St. Barthelemy "to express the collective gratitude to the people who, by their action, the services they have rendered for many years to improve the daily life, health, and to break the isolation of the island, honoring the men and women without whom Saint-Barthelemy would not be what it is today". "For over thirty years, you have been the daily link between St. Thomas and St. Barthelemy. With the Virgin Air airline, which later became Air St. Thomas, you transported the men and women in search of a better future, but above all, fathers, mothers, brothers and sisters happy to tighten family ties. Your planes have carried the news, in the form of mails, newspapers, small packages designed for one and all, making you a real mailman. Such a strong link you provided to these two communities so that all know you and affectionately called you by your first name "PAUL". This link is not one to break because it is witness of a time we cannot forget, a part of our history shipped by the passion of aviators of your temper. Your first concern was to unite people and to create links between the islands that make up our region. By your action, your commitment and your courage, you have contributed to human and economic development of Saint-Barthelemy, became the haven of modernity that makes us proud every day." Show less

Outstanding Service Award American Airlines 1971

Flight Experience - 28,000 + Multi-Engine Hours Total Flight Time as Pilot in Command.Virtually all of of these hours were logged in/around the US Virgin Islands and Caribbean making them all over water.