#TheDayWithTrae - Instrument rated private pilot Marques Williams joined guest host of “The Day With Trae” Deaunte Damper to discuss his journey from playing basketball to aviation, and share insight for those interested in learning more about the field.

As a young athlete pursuing sports in high school, Williams recounted how, like many athletes, he reached a point where he realized that making it to the NBA was unlikely. This led him to explore other avenues, including music and podcasting, using his voice for radio and interviews with local athletes. During this time of self-discovery, he worked as a janitor at Boeing and later as a customer service operator at an airport where he began to see pilots who looked like him, sparking his interest in aviation. This representation was a pivotal moment, leading him to take a leap of faith into the world of flying.

Beginning his aviation career at 32, Williams left young people finding themselves with some advice: "Never give up, be consistent, and be determined." He envisioned his legacy as being a genuine person in all aspects of life, always willing to lend a hand without expectation of gain, a value instilled in him by his family. 

Contact Williams at mister.williams206@gmail.com for any aviation-related questions.

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