Jon Melby
My Story
Remember when you were a kid and had all those dreams about what you would do when you grew up? I did too. Except, I took a lot of detours along the way, yet I accomplished most of the dreams I had as a kid. The detours caused me to accomplished most of the dreams in the last half of my life!
None of those dreams would have come to fruition if I were too afraid to pursue them. Fears like these continued to get in my way:
- Fear of Failure
- Fear of the Unknown
- Fear of Success
- Fear of losing Everything
As valid as these fears are, they didn't stop me from doing some amazing things in my life. Again, most of it is past the age of 40.
I’ve been telling stories my whole life.
You know what is great about all this? The stories I can share with others. The places I have been and the experiences I have witnessed. Only because I pressed the "Go" button in life, rather than just looking at it.
In the beginning I was juggling a young family, going to college, and running my own business.
To be honest, I don't remember a lot about when my kids were very young. I was taking between four and seven college courses each semester. I wasn't able to attend school with that much time unless I was self-employed. So, I taught myself how to program computers and I did contract programming for small companies. With about four hours of sleep per night, I achieved 90% of my degree in 2 and half years. The dream, to become a US Air Force pilot. But, that dream was squashed when they didn't have any openings and I hit the age restriction of 26 and half years old. So I took a different route. I used the skills in computer programming to become a Data Center Solutions Architect at a major financial company. That provided the means to fly on my own. By the time I was 38 years old, I was flying competition aerobatics. When I was 41 years old, I started performing as a professional airshow pilot. The Air Force pilot career would have been nearly over by this time. Instead, I continued to fly and still do to this day. Today, I have an Airline Transport Pilot rating and I am certified as a solo and formation high powered aerobatic pilot.
That was my detour in life. It turned out pretty awesome anyway. With all this knowledge obtained during my life detours, I have built medical clinics (which I own and operate today), ran my service business as a Professional Airshow Pilot, and I have an online business that helps people become better in life.
I'm sure you can relate!
I'm on a mission...
My goal is to help as many people as I can to become less afraid to do the things in life that they always dream of doing no matter what their age is.
My Bio
- US Air Force Special Operations Loadmaster flying with the 8th Special Operations Squadron in Hurlburt Field, Florida.
- Pilot since I was 15 years old
- Professional Airshow pilot since 2002
- Owned and operated my own business's starting in 1986
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration
Master's in Ministry and Entrepreneurial Leadership
Doctorate in Ministry and Entrepreneurial Leadership
Athelete,
I have been playing hockey since I was 4 years old. In fact, I still play every week. I was a freestyle and slalom skier. Raced motocross. Play golf, tennis, racquet ball, pickle ball, and many other sports. I will try any sport if able.
Musician,
Music has been in my family for generations. My grandparents on my mother's side were musicians. They played in a band. My mom played piano, and I play both acoustic and electric guitar. Working on playing the keyboard and singing.
Professional Pilot,
Being an airshow pilot also means I have my own business. Marketing, training, contracts, and flying. It's not for most people because it is the entertainment business. I have successfully been doing this business since 2001. Including Hollywood and other production TV shows as a "stunt pilot."
FAVE DESTINATION:
Cancun, Mexico
USED TO BE:
a corporate employee
FAVE HOLIDAY:
christmas
FAVE FOOD:
Steak and Chicken
CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT:
God, Jesus, and my wife Joy
PETS:
2 Cocker Spaniels
Teddy and Dee Dee
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