Finding Greatness: Philip Kingston
Author: News Bureau
Posted: Monday, February 29, 2016 1:12 PM
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School of Aviation | Finding Greatness | Students
Macon, GA
Full Name: Philip D. Kingston.
Age: 53.
Hometown: Colorado Springs, Colo.
Residence: Eastman.
Current Employment: Full-time student.
Degree Objective: AAS in Aviation Maintenance Technology.
Class Rank: Junior.
Primary Campus: Eastman.
Career Goals: “I want to get my airframe and power plant license from the FAA, get my inspection authorization after three years and become a safety inspector for the FAA.”
He chose Middle Georgia State University because … “The degree program I wanted was more in- depth here than at any other college or university in the state. I want the most education I can get for the money and time spent, and this was the best program around.”
The greatest thing he discovered about Middle Georgia State was … “The vet-friendly atmosphere and the excellent programs available.”
His greatest academic experience at Middle Georgia State so far has been … “The first time I made the President’s List.”
To him, “greatness” means … “Doing what you know to be right, and accepting responsibility for your actions, even if it costs you.”
One thing people don’t know about him is … I was a bodyguard for the movie star Sophia Loren for a day.”
The one person he’d most like to meet is … “Gen. William Mitchell. As an early advocate of air power, he forced the military to look at what potential aircraft had for the future.”
In five years … “I see myself working for the FAA as a safety inspector and riding my motorcycle as often as I can.”