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A Quick Look Into Chris Cenci's Life

by Chris Cenci

ME
On September 26,1975 I was born in Syracuse, New York to my parents Sue and Chip Cenci. When I was born we were living in Manlius, NY. About the time I was three we moved to Oswego, NY so my father could attend classes at the SUNY College there. I lived there for about six years until my family moved to my permanent residence in Minoa, NY (a suburb of Syracuse, NY).

I attended Minoa Elementary School for the next six years. At my sixth grade graduation I received an award for being the best artist. During elementary school I got involved in The Cub Scouts then the Boy Scouts of America. I also played little league baseball and soccer. I was involved in the youth choir at Trinity Episcopal Church, and I eventually received a silver cross for my dedication to the choir for five years. After Elementary school I attended Space Camp in Huntsville, AL. When I got back I had my first chance to talk in front of a really big audience. I spoke to the whole elementary school about my experiences. It was quite interesting.

When I got into Pine Grove Junior High School I got involved in a lot of new things. I started taking art classes like clay, painting, and graphic arts. I have always enjoyed the arts and consider myself to be pretty talented. During junior high, I was still in Scouting, working towards my Eagle Scout Award. I also started running on the Cross Country team and the Track team. Although I was never the best, I had fun and got plenty of exercise. I finished ninth grade and moved up to the High School.

High school is where I got to experience a lot. I was selected to take classes through Syracuse University while in High School. I received six credit hours for two classes that I did in High School. The program was called Syracuse University Project Advance (SUPA). I was still running all year round on the Cross Country team and the Track team. Over the Summers I worked for my uncles on Staten Island, NY at Rudy's Catering Inc. I helped them with the family business by working at the picnic grounds. I was still involved with the church and scouting. During high school I attended Happening, a church retreat. That is where I have met some of my best friends. In June 1993, I graduated from high school with a New York State Board of Regents Diploma and I also received my Eagle Scout Award from the Boy Scouts of America. After high school I worked for Kinney Shoes in the Fayettville Mall. When the summer was over I packed up my bags and headed for Florida.

I decided to go to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University because I knew it was the number one school for aviation related study. I recently graduated from Embry-Riddle after studying Aeronautical Science for 3 and 1/2 years. I started school in the Fall of 1993. I am also completed both a Computer Applications Minor and an FAA approved aircraft dispatcher program. I was part of the Student Flight Advisory Board, the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), and a member of the Crew Team. I served as both the Secretary and the President of the Crew Team. I was involved with the Future Professional Pilots Association (FPPA) since my freshman year, and I was also involved with the sailing club at school. I put a lot of time into my clubs, but the fun I got out of it was well worth it. I have put a lot of effort into school by taking as many classes as I can. On December 14th, 1996 I graduated from Embry-Riddle. That was one semester ahead of schedule. I took credit overloads (20 Credit Hours) and summer classes in order to finish ahead of time. I enjoyed school and I can't wait to become a professional pilot.

I have one sister, Cindy. She was married to Chris Barrus in May of 1995. They now live in Minoa, NY with my parents. Cindy is a professional photographer, and Chris works in the radio and television industry. Cindy currently works in the Wal-Mart portrait studio in Auburn, NY. Chris is working for NBC (Channel 3 in Syracuse NY) as a camera man. I am very proud of both of them. They had a child Kyle Christopher Barrus on November, 2 1997. He has his own web page, created by his uncle (ME!), you should check it out.

My parents work for the Air National Guard, so I have been around airplanes for my whole life. I wanted to be an astronaut when I was a kid, but I soon realized how few people actually go up in space. I was also discouraged when the Challenger blew up in January 1986. About the time I was in Junior High I really wanted to be a pilot. That dream has never changed.

During the Summer of 1996 I was an intern with Continental Airlines. I was able to learn alot about the workings of a major airline. I also got some simulator time in a Boeing 737. Being with Continental was a great experiance for me.

After completeing my undergrad degree I started working on a Masters in Business Administration. Although that was not my main goal, I did do very well. During that one semester I also took classes to recieve both my Flight Instructors Rating and an Instrument Instructors rating.

I completed my CFI and CFII ratings I worked for a short time for my alma mater, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Although that was a good job, I decided around the time of Kyles birth to get a job somewhere closer to home in the northeast. While visiting Kyle after his birth, I also spent some time doing interviews for jobs in the New York Metropolitan area.

I was offered all the jobs I interviewed for, and decided to take one at Century Air, in Morristown, NJ. I have been living on Staten Island for a year and three months, and commuted to New Jersey every day. I enjoyed teaching at Century and am made progress with more ratings while I was there. I earned my commercial Multi-engine rating and my Multi-Istructor rating.

Recently I interviewed with a Airnet Express and was offered a position. I will be traveling to Columbus, Ohio for a month of training. After that I do not know where I will end up..

Ultimatley I would like to work for a Major Airline someday. I am hoping that in a few years I will be flying for some airline. If anyone is intrested in my qualifications, you should read my resume and contact me at cencic@db.erau.edu.

The photos along the sides are of me from age 2 to age 19.