Background
Rechs, Robert Joseph was born on August 31, 1935 in South Gate, California, United States. Son of Albert Michael and Elsie Helen Rechs.
Rechs, Robert Joseph was born on August 31, 1935 in South Gate, California, United States. Son of Albert Michael and Elsie Helen Rechs.
Associate of Arts in Aero Engineering, Compton (California) College, 1959. Bachelor of Business Administration in Aviations Management, University Miami, 1961. Postgraduate, San Jose State University, 1963.
Instructor, Blue helicopters, San CArlos, California, 1963; F-27 pilot, Pacific Airlines, San Francisco, 1964; pilot, engineer, Pan American Airlines, New York City, 1965-1969; contract pilot, Insustria Truffi, Sao Paulo, Brazil, 1970-1974; pilot helecopter, Pelita Air Svc., jakarta, Indonesia, 1975-1977; pilot engineer, Uganda Airlines, Entebe, uganda, 1978-1979; chief pilot, Carib Aviation, Miamia, Florida, 1980-1982; balloon pilot, Aventures Alfot, Nairobi, Kenya, 1983-1984; tour pilot, Alpine Tours, Fahrwengen, Switzerland, 1985-1986; airship pilot, Aerotek Airships, Tillamook, Oregon, 1987-1988; consultant, United States Skyships, Torrance, California, 1989-1990; manager, Aerco Inflatables, Albuquerque, 1991; consultant, Vrigin Lightships, Orlando, Florida, 1992; inspector, Aviation Jest Superior vena cava syndrome, Hayward, California, 1993; private consultant, Grass Valley, California, since 1964.
Member Soaring Society of America, American Helicopter Society, National Association Flight Instructors, Ballon Federation American (Trauger-Shields Memorial award 1970, Distinguished Aeronaut award), Association Balloon and Airship Constructors, Balloon Federation Brazil, Aviation Space Writers Association, Parachute Industry Association, Hot-Air Ballon Club (foudner 1968), University Miami Flying Club (president 1960-1961), Golden Gate Parachute Club, Shriners, Masons.
Married Elaine Patisco, Feb.