This month we say hello to our instructor Florin Necula. Florin graduated Faculty of Aerospace Engineering with Polytechnic University of Bucharest and then he followed a Master Degree in Airworthiness in UK. He has been involved for the last ten years in large transport aircraft maintenance as a B1 and C certifying engineer.
We asked Florin to tell us a bit more about himself.
Q: Does the aviation gene run in your family?
A: Actually no, I was the only one in my family choosing this path.
Q: Is there a childhood dream involved in your choice of career?
A: Somehow yes, I wanted to become an engineer. I chose aerospace engineering and if I would have the chance to start again I would probably choose the same.
Q: In your opinion, what is the most valuable quality a person should have in your line of work?
A: I strongly believe that in aviation, following the rules is a must, therefore, I believe the most valuable quality in this activity should be conscientiousness.
Q: What are the most enjoyable aspects of the job? And the most challenging?
A: I do really enjoy fixing defects on airplanes and certifying them. Also, while I am doing trainings I do enjoy them very much, as is always special, different people, different issues, always something to learn. The most challenging thing I find is probably to keep myself always up-to-date.
Q: How do you find ways to make your work more interesting for you and your trainees?
A: Probably one of the key issues is to generate discussions during trainings. This is a way from which everybody can learn something, including the trainer. Also delivering trainings tailored to the specific practical needs of the company, as Sofema is doing, makes courses less uninspiring.
Q: Would you like to share some interesting and extraordinary experience involving your work?
A: I believe every experience is interesting and from every single situation is something to acquire. Aviation is a highly complex system and almost always you should expect something new.
Q: What activities do you enjoy outside of work?
A: Well, there are many things I enjoy, among them swimming and riding horses.
We thank Florin for his time and wish him all the best in his future professional endeavors!
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