Craig Washka knew he wanted to be a pilot from the day he saw his first airshow at age 12.
“I was hooked,” Washka recalled. “I started saving my money and read everything I could about flying.”
Former Pilot Battling MS Finds New Ways to Give Back
Craig Washka counsels young pilots just starting their careers and raises money for the National MS Society.
Key Takeaways:
- Craig Washka's lifelong dream of flying led to a 34-year career as a freight pilot, which was cut short by a progressive multiple sclerosis (MS) diagnosis at age 46.
- Despite his condition, he transitioned to mentoring aspiring pilots through roles in recruitment and development at AirNet and FAPA.
- Washka became a dedicated advocate and fundraiser for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, personally hand-cranking 16,000 miles and raising over $270,000 through Bike MS events.
- He maintains an "irrepressibly positive attitude," serving as an inspiration by continuously looking forward and working to help find a cure for MS.
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