Abilene's Own TSTC Students Excel in FAA Test, Inspire Peers

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In Abilene, Texas, two second-semester aviation maintenance students from Texas State Technical College (TSTC), Jeb Drewery and Sandy Medina, have passed the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) general knowledge test. This test is essential for obtaining the FAA’s Aviation Mechanic certificate with Airframe and/or Powerplant ratings, which also requires passing additional knowledge tests. Following their success, Drewery and Medina encouraged four classmates to pass the test by the end of July.

Jeb Drewery, from Hallsville, and Sandy Medina, from Abilene, both passed the test on their first try. Ross Jones, an aviation maintenance instructor at TSTC, praised their achievement, noting the general aviation test's difficulty. Drewery credited their success to thorough daily study, in contrast to some peers who needed multiple attempts.

Medina has been actively helping their classmates prepare for the test by sharing strategies and insights, though not specific test content. This collaborative approach highlights TSTC instructors' dedication to student success, as emphasized by Jones.

Both students are driven by personal interests in aviation. Drewery, a former collegiate baseball player, chose aviation over sports due to his fascination with planes and mechanics. He plans to work in general aviation, focusing on smaller planes. Medina, who has a background in travel, aims to work in commercial aviation with larger aircraft.