Blohm, John W.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: BLOH.J001
• _FGRAVE: 81718209

Notes:

John began flying in 1939 and earned his private license in 1941. He since had been given a variety of certificates as well as over 16,000 hours of accident free flying time. He held several positions throughout the years including mechanic apprentice, parts department manager, flight instructor, pilot examiner, charter pilot, and chief pilot with several Illinois aviation companies. He joined the FAA in 1959 and in 1980 became the Aviation Safety Program Manager in Springfield, Illinois.

John was responsible for planning, developing, coordinating and evaluating the District Safety Program; and worked with aviation safety counselors, fixed base operators, the Illinois Department of Transportation, Division of Aeronautics, Ninety-Nines, and other aviation organizations. He conducted approximately 65 seminars each year, as well as participated in aviation career days at local schools and universities. He received numerous letters of commendation from the FAA, retiring in 2005, and was inducted into the Illinois Aviation Hall of Fame.

He was also a member of the Heritage Free Will Baptist Church in Springfield, IL.

Died:
John W. Blohm, age 90, of Springfield, IL died at 3:49 AM Thursday, December 8, 2011 at Heritage Manor in Springfield, IL.

John married Perry, S. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]