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Follow your dream. If this is what you really like, stick with it. 'Cause it’s gonna be up and it’s gonna be down and not everyday is gonna be
a good day. But follow your dream and it will reward you.
–Jim Connell
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As the patriarch of the Connell Aviation family – Jim dedicated his life to not only advancing flight but to sharing his aviation legacy with his children and grandchildren. He was an accomplished pilot, mechanic and airport manager – having a more than 50-year career as a pioneer in aviation in America.
Jim was born on June 23, 1935 in Anamosa, Iowa. He was a 1954 graduate of Winthrop High School, Winthrop, IA, and enlisted into the United States
Army on June 17, 1954 serving in Germany with the aviation unit. Upon his honorable discharge from the Army, he returned to the United States to attend Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, receiving his Airframe & Powerplant certification. While in Miami, Jim worked for Pan American Airlines in the engine overhaul department. He also worked at the Kendall-Tamiami Executive Airport as a line person.
When Pan American had a major lay off, Jim returned to Iowa to work at Collins Radio and also as a mechanic at the McBride Airport in Marion, Iowa. He was soon able to secure a job at the Oelwein Municipal Airport working as a flight instructor, and line person – ferrying aircraft for his employer’s sales office as well as working on his IA (Inspection Authorization) certification.
Jim then did maintenance for the Vinton Municipal Airport and the Independence Municipal Airport in Iowa, offering maintenance programs at both airports for a period of time.
Eventually both the Airport Management and Fixed Base Operation at the Independence Airport became full-time. For more than 44 years, Jim managed and offered general maintenance until his retirement in 2012.
During his career, he also owned and operated an Aerial Application business, for 10 years, as well as a Fixed Base Operation in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. He was also a co-pilot in a Jet Commander.
Jim held a CFI, CFII, Multi-engine and Commercial ratings for flight instruction and A&P and IA ratings for maintenance work. He was also a member of AOPA (Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association), PAMA (Professional Aviation Maintenance Association) and was recently inducted into the Iowa Aviation Museum as a “2nd Generation Pioneer”.
Jim received the Charles Taylor “Master Mechanic Award”, in 2010, given by the Federal Aviation Administration, for 50 years of violation free maintenance of aircraft and also an award for 50 years of accident free piloting of aircraft. He is the 1394th recipient of these awards in the nation. His name has been added to the Roll of Honor located in the Orville Wright Federal Building in Washington, DC and will remain there forever as a part of aviation history.
Jim was co-owner of Aircraft Restoration & Fabric, LLC restoring aircraft. His personal project was a complete restoration of a Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser.
Connell Aviation Group alongside the Connell Family will award one $1,000 scholarship to a student currently training in any of the following:n Aviation Maintenance Technician Program (A&P)n Advanced Aviation Maintenance Program (IA)n Flight Training resulting in PPL, IFR, MEL, CPL, CFI or CFII
Candidates will be evaluated on personal drive and dedication to the aviation industry and passion for pursuing excellence in your career.
Scholarship will be awarded on or around June 23, 2020 with special recognition at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2020.
Please submit your application materials to [email protected]:n Official application formn Typed, descriptive essayn Professional résumén Copies of all applicable aviation and medical certificates
and the last three pages of your pilot logbookn Letter of recommendation from aviation mentor or aviation sponsor
Descriptive essay should address the following:n your aviation history and goalsn what you have done for yourself to achieve your goalsn where you see yourself in 10 years in aviation n what you believe it means to achieve “excellence in aviation”n demonstrated involvement in aviation activities
Scholarship applications must be submitted by May 1, 2020.
Questions: [email protected]
James H Connell Excellence in Aviation Scholarship
About James H Connell
James H Connell
Follow your dream. If this is what you really like, stick with it. 'Cause it’s gonna be up and it’s gonna be down and not everyday is gonna be
a good day. But follow your dream and it will reward you.
–Jim Connell
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