BIOGRAPHY
Lee Owens, 58, JAA Approved TROT, Flight instructor for Oxford Aviation Academy, Oxford England UK . He grew up in Greenville, Mississippi and believed his mother when she told him, "You can do anything you want to do."
For Owens and his brother, those words have turned out to be prophetic. He has overcome tremendous odds in order to become the black aviator he wanted to be.
He grew up in the Mississippi cotton fields as the son of a laborer. One of his responsibilities was to load the crop duster airplane. It was then Owens realized he wanted to fly
Inspired by his mother’s words of encouragement, Owens went on to graduate high school and went to college. When it became clear to him that he wouldn’t be a pick for the NFL, he focused his life on aviation by joining the Air Force. He graduated from Southern Illinois University (SIU) in 1984 with a degree in Aviation Management.
Lee is a fully qualified mission pilot for the Civil Air Patrol. He takes great pride in his abilities. He has flown Search and Rescue Missions, Disaster Relief, Counter Narcotics and several Special Operations Missions. He has a variety of experience ranging from Charter Pilot/ Flight Instructor to Director of Flight Operations with the airline industry.
Lee is ATP rated (the highest rating you can achieve), completed all Instructor ratings, received numerous accolades and recognition from Arizona State Representative James Weirs, and the Goodyear Senior Squadron 313 Civil Air Patrol in Avondale, Arizona.
For Owens and his brother, those words have turned out to be prophetic. He has overcome tremendous odds in order to become the black aviator he wanted to be.
He grew up in the Mississippi cotton fields as the son of a laborer. One of his responsibilities was to load the crop duster airplane. It was then Owens realized he wanted to fly
Inspired by his mother’s words of encouragement, Owens went on to graduate high school and went to college. When it became clear to him that he wouldn’t be a pick for the NFL, he focused his life on aviation by joining the Air Force. He graduated from Southern Illinois University (SIU) in 1984 with a degree in Aviation Management.
Lee is a fully qualified mission pilot for the Civil Air Patrol. He takes great pride in his abilities. He has flown Search and Rescue Missions, Disaster Relief, Counter Narcotics and several Special Operations Missions. He has a variety of experience ranging from Charter Pilot/ Flight Instructor to Director of Flight Operations with the airline industry.
Lee is ATP rated (the highest rating you can achieve), completed all Instructor ratings, received numerous accolades and recognition from Arizona State Representative James Weirs, and the Goodyear Senior Squadron 313 Civil Air Patrol in Avondale, Arizona.