National Officers
Bret Oestreich was in the United States Air Force as a Crew Chief on C-130 aircraft for four (4) years. He has been a Certified A&P Technician since 1995, when he started in General Aviation and finished his private pilot's certificate. He has been employed at Southwest Airlines (SWA) as an Aircraft Maintenance Technician (AMT), fiberglass composite - structure mechanic since 2012.
Pat Amore's career began in 1985 with American Airlines, working the ramp as a baggage handler before completing his A&P tickets in 1992 at Lewis University. While at American, Pat held steward and crew chief positions on the line.
Jay Johnson has been employed at Southwest Airlines (SWA) as an Aircraft Maintenance Technician (AMT), Structure Mechanic since 2002. Prior to SWA, Jay was Director of Operations for Aircraft Interior and Design and in Field Service at Aviall Engine Overhaul Facility, Ryder Aviation, Greenwich Air Service, and GE On Wing Support.
Scott King started his aviation career attending Skyline High School in his hometown of Dallas, Texas where he began working to achieve A&P license. He finished at Tarrant County Junior College.
After working in general aviation at Aviall Jet Engine Overhaul and Pan Am, Scott landed at Delta Airlines, where he worked until 2009.
Earl Clark has worked in the airline industry since 1979, first starting with Transamerica Airlines working as a Technician Helper and then a Technician (1979 – 1985). In 1985 he received his Airframe and Powerplant licenses and then worked for Southern Air Transport (1985 – 1991) as Engine Shop and Line Technician.
Will Abbott’s aviation career began in the United States Navy, followed by AirTran Airways, Delta Airlines, Omni Air International, and Southwest Airlines. Welcomed to the Southwest Airlines family in 2006, Will has worked Line RON, Hangar RON, Day Line, and Day Structures.
