Hometown: Ukarumpa, Papua New Guinea (Jerry) and Morton, Washington (Bre)
Position: Pilot / Mechanic (in Lokichoggio, KE)
With AIM AIR since: 2009
Bio:
Jerry was born and raised in Papua New Guinea. His family relied heavily on mission aviation to get to Bougainville Island, where they worked. A couple pilots let him fly once or twice, and he spent a summer working in their hangar. After that he knew that was the direction God was leading him. Before college, he received his private pilot license from a World War II vet who loved helping out future mission aviators. Breanna grew up in Washington state and Costa Rica knowing she would be a teacher. We met at LeTourneau University (Jerry majored in Electrical Engineering Technology with Aviation, and Breanna majored in elementary education). Jerry worked at Cessna Aircraft Company as an engineer in the Avionics Electrical Systems group. We spent a year in Minnesota with Proclaim Aviation where Jerry received more hands on aircraft maintenance experience. Breanna home schools our three incredible kids: Olivia, Grace,and Isaiah. She helps a group of Turkana ladies earn a little income for their families and run a small cafe, and also leads a weekly Bible study with them. When not involved in flying, Jerry has had the opportunity to teach about electricity at a missionary run vocational training school.
Favorite past time: Sailing (Jerry), Scrapbooking (Breanna)
Did you Know?
- Jerry’s dad always wanted to be a missionary pilot, and his mom wanted to be a missionary in Africa.
- Breanna secretly hopes to be a children’s book author
Jerry & Breanna’s website: DustHeatandDreams.blogspot.com
