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Having handed over the keys to the
company last spring, Yates continues to
assist GSS wherever he is needed
" Mark and Paul are very familiar with
equipment design and like equipment
because they came from deicing - but
it's runway deicing, " Yates says. " They're
learning the ropes with the aircraft deicing,
and I assist them with that. "
Yates is happy to stay involved as long
as he is needed, but intends to officially
retire in a couple of years.
Recess for Grown-ups
Reflecting on his time in the GSE industry,
Yates says it has been extremely
gratifying to work with other professionals
toward a common goal.
" I feel my time spent around GSE has
provided me with a unique perspective of
aviation as I have a clear understanding
of what it takes to make flights happen
on schedule, and why sometimes there
are delays that most of the general public
cannot begin to understand, " he says.
Yates recalls working together with
others in the industry to solve challenges
and combatting the phrase " We've
always done it that way. "
" That's when you really have to pay
attention and work together to ensure
any changes are best for all concerned, "
he says. " In the long run, it is most gratifying
and rewarding when all concerns
have been addressed. In order to accomplish
this, sometimes tests may need
to be performed to actually determine
which way is best.
" That is one of the great things about
this industry, " he continues. " The people
want to do what's best, so they willingly
go the extra mile to make sure. "
" The people that don't know him well
or the new folks or whatever probably
wouldn't have the appreciation for all the
blood, sweat and tears of the development
of products over the years that he's
contributed to, " says Kreutzfeldt.
When he looks back on his career in
the aviation industry, Yates knows he
couldn't have chosen a better group to
have spent his time with.
" Simply put, the people of the GSE
world are awesome, " Yates says. " It has
been a tremendous opportunity and I
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feel very fortunate to have been a part
of such a group. My time in the aviation
industry has been as enjoyable as being
at adult recess. "
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