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Jonathan Strickland

ByFly For The Culture Team

Jonathan Strickland may as well have wings attached to his back as the young pilot already owns several world records in aviation. The Los Angeles native recently achieved another mark by becoming the youngest pilot hired by UPS at just 25 years old.

At a very young age, Strickland developed a love of flying via his paternal grandmother. After his parents bought him a flight simulator game, Strickland began his quest to conquer the world of aviation.

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