Joseph F. Olufowoshe is a private pilot with instrument rating as well as a power plant mechanic. He is originally from Lagos, Nigeria and graduated from Imade College in 1963. He obtained his private pilot license at the Bunside-Ott Aviation training center in 1976. He gained his powerplant mechanic license in 1983 from George T Baker Aviation school in conjunction with Dade County Public Schools. He held a position as a mechanic with Aviation Accessories for three years.