Tomas R. Gomez ~ Time-line

1955    Born in Dominican Republic

1973    Came to United States on November to reunite with his mother and three sisters 

1975    Joined U.S. Army as an Air Defense Artillery Technician

1978    Returned to Paterson and enrolled at the Teterboro School 
             of Aeronautics to become an Airframe & Powerplant Aircraft Mechanic. 

1979     Joined the Essex County Airport to work as an aircraft refueler.

1980     Graduated from the Teterboro School of Aeronautics in April.

1980     November: Joined The U.S. Air Force Reserve as a Jet Engine
             Mechanic at McGuire Air Force Base in NJ.

1981     Obtained F.A.A. Private Pilot License.

1982    July: Promoted to Operations Manager at the Essex County Airport.
            September: Obtained F.A.A. Commercial Pilot License
            with Instrument & Multi-Engine Ratings.

1983    Commenced training in the U.S. Air Force as a Flight Engineer
             in the C-141B Starlifter Transport Aircraft.

2000    Promoted to Airport Manager of the Essex County Airport.

Presently Employed by the Essex County Improvement Authority
          as Airport Manager for the Essex County Airport