Dallas College

Student Experience: Geoff Tchon

“I had always loved airplanes growing up, so when I had a chance to start over, I fell right into it.

“I had a small business that ended up collapsing during COVID. Then, when I was looking online, I found that Dallas College was starting their aircraft maintenance program. I thought, yes, this is something I want to do for my future. The Dallas College program is really a career-ready program that focuses on your long-term success. Over 90% of our students have passed our REN exams and are already licensed.

“It’s a lot of taking us from just raw students and turning us into professionals. We have a hanger right over at RedBird. We have engines. We have airframes. We’re actually doing the work that we’re going to be doing out in the field and working with the exact tools we would be using.

“I’ve discovered it takes a lot of perseverance and determination as well as not being afraid to roll up your sleeves and get your hands a little dirty.”


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Judy Gregory

Judy Gregory

Potter and Welding Hobbyist
“One of my lifelong dreams has been to incorporate welding into my other artistic media. I like the balance of intellectual and creative skills; both are challenged. It doesn’t matter where you are in life, welding is something you can do young or old.”
Welding
Juan Fuentes

Juan Fuentes

Owner Dream Trim remodeling subcontractors
“I decided to start welding because I was building more and more stairs in my remodeling business, and wooden stairs need metal rails and balusters. I need to know the right techniques along with the safety aspects of installing all those.”
Welding
Josh Embry

Josh Embry

Apprentice Electrician Northwest ISD
“My advice to anyone wanting to pursue a career as an electrician is to leave your mind open and soak in as much as you can. There’s no way you can know everything about this profession. Take as many classes as you can and learn as much as you can from people and their experiences.”
Electrical Technology
Jose Delgado

José Delgado

Hopeful future mechanical engineer
“My experience at Richland has been really good, and I’ve learned a lot. This program basically gives you a little bit of everything so that you can get a taste of what’s available in engineering.”
Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD)
Geoff Tchon
Geoff Tchon
Student, Dallas College Aviation Maintenance Program
Aviation Maintenance Technology
School of Manufacturing and Industrial Technology
Updated September 8, 2026