Background
Smits, Joost Pauwel Leopold was born on September 8, 1961 in Kapellen, Belgium. Son of Francois Smits and Anna Mertens.
Smits, Joost Pauwel Leopold was born on September 8, 1961 in Kapellen, Belgium. Son of Francois Smits and Anna Mertens.
Degree in Engineering, Don Bosco, Antwerp, Belgium, 1984; Commercial Pilot licensed, Bachelor of Liberal Studies, Brussels, 1988.
Engineer, G.M., Antwerp, 1984-1985; pilot, Sabena-Sobelair, Brussels, since 1988. Simulator instructor Sabena/Sobelair, Brussels, since 1989.
Reg. Chief Executive Officer AFS, Antwerp, 1983-1984. Sergeant CSOR (Air Force), Germany, 1985.
Married Nicolette Ducro, May 6, 1989. Children: Anthony, Sebastien.