Dallas College

Student Experience: Geoff Tchon

"I had always loved airplanes growing up and 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 and then when I was looking online, I found that Dallas College was starting their aircraft maintenance program and 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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Mike Walker

Mike Walker

Supervisor of Mechanical Design Continental Electronics Corp.
“You should never stop learning in today’s world. If you do, you get left behind like the dinosaurs. Once you have knowledge, though, no one can take it away from you. The most important thing I learned is how to have the tools you need in today’s workforce.”
Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD)
Rodney Taylor

Rodney Taylor

Management Coordinator Prevost, a division of Volvo Group; Adjunct Faculty Diesel Maintenance Technician Program
“The labs I worked in at Dallas College had all of the latest equipment, and that’s what I learned on. I think that my advanced training is part of what helped me move up the career ladder; I just knew a lot more than most of my peers because of my training.”
Automotive Technology
Anthony Eaton

Anthony Eaton

Auto/Diesel Instructor Lincoln College of Technology
“My experience in both the Diesel and Automotive Tech programs was excellent. I got such a good background of updated technology in school, which I later found out put me ahead in the industry.”
Automotive Technology - Diesel and Heavy Equipment
Erick Flores-Ortega

Erick Flores-Ortega

CADD Student and STEM Ambassador
“Within different clubs like STEM, you find opportunities that could lead to a job or just a friendly face to talk about shared experiences. Having that community helps.”
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 July 10, 2026