Background
Masson, Gayl Angela was born on February 5, 1951 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Daughter of Jack Watson and Margaret Jean (Evans) Masson.
Masson, Gayl Angela was born on February 5, 1951 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Daughter of Jack Watson and Margaret Jean (Evans) Masson.
Bachelor of Fine Arts, University of Southern California, 1970; Master of Arts, University of Southern California, 1972; Master of Public Administration, University of Southern California, 1975; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Southern California, 1976.
Reserve Officers Training Corps flight instructor, Claire Walters Flight Academy, Santa Monica, California, 1973; co-pilot, Express Airways, LaMoore Naval Air Station, California, 1975-1976; flight engineer, American Airlines, Dallas, 1976-1979; co-pilot, American Airlines, Dallas, 1979-1986; captain, American Airlines, Dallas, since 1986; 1st woman chief pilot, American Airlines, Dallas, 1997-1998. Accident prevention counselor Federal Aviation Administration, since 1993.
Participant Powder Puff Derby, Angel Derby, Pacific Air Race and others. Member Allied Pilots Association, International Society Women Airline Pilots (charter), Ninety-Nines.
1 child, Athena.