John Zeveny, a graduate of the Marine Academy of Science and Technology (MAST), Class of 2023, returned to visit students and share his experiences on becoming a commercial pilot. Mr. Zeveny is a native of Middletown Township, New Jersey, and is currently a junior at Georgia Tech. He is expected to graduate in December 2027.
Mr. Zeveny attended the Commander Naval Air Forces (CNAF) Private Pilot Scholarship Flight Academy Program in the summer after he graduated MAST. This highly competitive eight-week program trains students on air and ground aviation subjects to obtain their private pilot license. This upcoming summer MAST’s new Battalion Command Master Chief, Cadet Senior Chief Petty Officer Olivia Schmocker, will also attend this program.
Last summer Mr. Zeveny worked as a flight simulator intern at Delta Air Lines where he helped run simulator tours for anyone affiliated with Delta. At Georgia Tech, Mr. Zeveny is majoring in Aerospace Engineering and is currently pursuing his commercial pilot license. He hopes to work for Delta Air Lines or United Airlines after graduation.
Through his flight school training and his internship with Delta Air Lines, Mr. Zeveny visited many different places including Japan, South Korea, and Scotland. He also participated in “jump seating” where he was privy to intricate flight deck procedures that are generally very restricted.
Currently Mr. Zeveny is working on his instrument rating which includes additional training and tests. The instrument rating teaches pilots to rely solely on cockpit instruments rather than outside visual references. This allows the pilot to fly in and through clouds. Flying in the clouds can be very disorienting. Pilots can lose visibility and suffer vertigo or other vestibular issues. A pilot’s ability to overcome the stress they experience during this aspect of flight is essential in the development of competent aviators.
Mr. Zeveny says that the most important thing when becoming a pilot is dedication. Proficiency is lost without practice; you need to consistently keep up with your training. He also encourages prospective pilots to “stop and smell the roses.” Flying is one of the most amazing and freeing experiences a human being can experience.
Written by Cadet Lieutenant Junior Grade Laila Caramanica, a senior- class of 2026, hometown Oakhurst.
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Four generations of the Butler Family who have been part of the Our Lady of Perpetual Help St Agnes Parish for nearly a quarter of a century, were honored as the Family of the Month by the Knights of Columbus, Rev. Joseph A. Donnelly council 11660 at ceremonies Sunday at the OLPH gym.Grand Knight Kevin McKenna and Knights Council Family Director Michael Burke presented the matriarch of the family, Jean Butler with a gift during the ceremonies which followed the 9:30 mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church. Four generations of the Butler Family who have been part of the Our Lady of Perpetual Help St Agnes Parish for nearly a quarter of a century, were honored as the Family of the Month by the Knights of Columbus, Rev. Joseph A. Donnelly council 11660 at ceremonies Sunday at the OLPH gym.Grand Knight Kevin McKenna and Knights Council Family Director Michael Burke presented the matriarch of the family, Jean Butler with a gift during the ceremonies which followed the 9:30 mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church. Four generations of the Butler Family who have been part of the Our Lady of Perpetual Help St Agnes Parish for nearly a quarter of a century, were honored as the Family of the Month by the Knights of Columbus, Rev. Joseph A. Donnelly council 11660 at ceremonies Sunday at the OLPH gym.Grand Knight Kevin McKenna and Knights Council Family Director Michael Burke presented the matriarch of the family, Jean Butler with a gift during the ceremonies which followed the 9:30 mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church.
