Mark Mondello is an airshow pilot, A&P IA, Air Boss, and lover of aviation. Starting with a summer job in the ticket booth when he was 14, Mark has been involved with the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome for more than 20 years. He progressed to ground crew and mechanics’ helper, groundskeeper, airshow announcer and eventually full-time mechanic and pilot.  He has been privileged to fly and maintain aircraft from several fantastic organizations such as the C.A.F, Collings foundation, Ala Doble, and more. Mark attended SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry. He also attended Mohawk Valley Community College’s Aviation Maintenance Technician Program, graduating as Valedictorian in 2013.