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Malachi Drenthe, an Overhaul Support Mechanic for American Airlines, credits his father's determination to work multiple jobs and pursue education as the inspiration behind his own work ethic. Drenthe's reflections were shared in a March 6 post.
"More than anything else, my dad reminded me that when he was a young guy in Chicago, he had upwards of three different jobs just to put himself through school," said Drenthe. "I saw that drive, that work ethic, and I wanted to emulate that in my life."
Drenthe, who works at American Airlines' Tulsa maintenance base, was influenced by his father, Brian Drenthe, an Aircraft Base Maintenance Manager. Growing up, Malachi attended Family Days at the base and developed a passion for aviation. After considering various career paths, he decided to follow in his father's footsteps and join American Airlines.
