Alastair Bastian
Scuba Diving Instructor @East Coast Divers
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WORK HISTORY
Scuba Diving Instructor @East Coast Divers
Anyone who knows me knows how much I enjoy exploring and seeing the world. I had to think long and hard on my recent full-time job offer. A little cube would be going into space, but I wouldn’t. Then, during an instrument training flight that June, sitting in a gross plane on a hot day, I realized that even the worst flights would be better than sitting in an office. I politely turned the full-time offer down. I went home to Boston and because of my experience in my college SCUBA club, I was able to jump right in with the levels of pro divers and teach while I worked on my flight ratings. This meant getting creative. I’ve had to master time management in a new way – blocking off time where I can’t fly because I’d just dived. I even started working on freediving, which just requires good breath control and doesn’t limit my ability to fly the same way. Safety is absolutely paramount to me, and this is a good lesson I pass on to everyone.Though the diving started as a way to supplement my income while pursuing my passion for aviation, it’s done more than help keep me “afloat” – I’ve been regularly reminded how much I love teaching. Seeing others succeed gives me a personal feeling of success as well.
EDUCATION
Case Western Reserve University
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Case Western Reserve University
Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering
Case Western Reserve University
Master's in Engineering & Management
SKILLS
ABOUT ALASTAIR BASTIAN
Flight Instructor Who Loves Teaching | Engineer With a Personality | Youth Mentor
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