Aircraft maintenance welcomes new commander Published April 11, 2008 By Master Sgt. Stan Coleman Public Affairs DOBBINS AIR RESERVE BASE, Ga., -- Maj. Peter A. Wojihowski, 94th Aircraft Maintenance Flight commander, is brand new to the Dobbins family and a seasoned member of the Air Force. When you walk into his office, you get a calm sense of a gentleman who is experienced, loves what he does and is dedicated to get the mission done. Major Wojihowski is one of the few commanders with the privilege of leading a group of individuals with the experience of having served in the same or related career field. He has 26 years of service, with four years of active-duty, in the Air Force. He achieved his undergraduate and graduate degrees in professional aeronautics. "I'm having the time of my life," said. Major Wojihowski. "I enjoy my job and I am blessed to have the opportunity to lead as a commander." These are the words of a gentleman who started his career as a powered support systems technician. He attributes his interest in joining the Air Force to his father, who was a World War II prisoner of war and served in the Polish Army. "Both of my parents were immigrants," he said. "They came to America a year apart, met each other in the New York, and were married a year later." Major Wojihowski commands a team of crew chiefs whose mission is to launch and recover the C-130H2s that support the pilot, navigator and loadmaster training mission of the 700th Airlift Squadron. Every since the Army Air Corps, the flightline crew chiefs ensured the general maintenance of their aircraft before and after each mission. Their duties include, but are not limited to the fueling, ensuring the oil level, preventive maintenance and making sure the aircraft systems are functioning properly. "We are at an exciting time with the wing transitioning from a training mission to a world-wide deployable unit," said Major Wojihowski. Away from the job, the major is a husband and father. His 18-year marriage to Melissa has blessed them with three daughters--Morgan, age16, and his twins--Mallory and Madison, age 14. "We're happy to be part of the Dobbins family and team," he said. "This is a great opportunity for me and my family to live and serve in a workplace with a sense of strong community ties."
