Instead of rushing for touchdowns in the National Football League (NFL) after college, First Officer Markell Jones decided to hang up his cleats to follow in his father’s footsteps and become a pilot. As a high school football stand-out and Number 6 in all-time rushing yards in Purdue University’s history, Markell’s football career paved the way to pursue his real passion: becoming a commercial pilot.
piedmont-airlines.com
Great story on Markell.
Scoring the career of a lifetime, from football to the flight deck - Piedmont Airlines
Instead of rushing for touchdowns in the National Football League (NFL) after college, First Officer Markell Jones decided to hang up his cleats to follow in his father’s footsteps and … Read More
piedmont-airlines.com
Great story on Markell.
