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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Leonardo Figueroa

Leonardo Figueroa

Pipefitter Refrigeration Design Technology
“The program was excellent, and I learned a lot. For instance, I had absolutely no knowledge of electrical systems, and now I feel pretty comfortable with them. My instructors really pushed me. It’s a program I’ve already recommended to several people.”
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology
Vassil Doudov

Vassil Doudov

Coordinator, Client Relationship Management at Dallas College
“I recently completed the USI Dallas College Drone Workshop and gained valuable hands-on experience in just a few days. Mr. Hill’s expertise and passion made the training especially impactful.”
Drone Technology
Theresa Tennyson-Young

Theresa Tennyson-Young

Senior Inventory Analyst Cummins Southern Plains, LLC
“My Logistics classes have given me new ideas on ways to handle things at work. And the convenience of the online courses lets me fit school around my work schedule, which isn’t always easy, but definitely worth the effort.”
Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Paul Maniscalco

Paul Maniscalco

Career Changer
“What attracted me to welding is its stability; you can pursue it as a lifelong career. My advice is to think really long term about your career future. Stick with it, because once you have welding skills, a lot of possibilities open up.”
Welding
Geoff Tchon
Geoff Tchon
Student, Dallas College Aviation Maintenance Program
Aviation Maintenance Technology
School of Manufacturing and Industrial Technology
Updated September 22, 2026