Brothers complete four decades of service at Charlotte airport

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 2 Nov, 13:30 · Archive

Brothers Bobby and Lance Snyder have worked together for American Airlines at Charlotte Douglas International Airport since the 1980s.

Brothers Bobby and Lance Snyder have spent nearly four decades working together at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, the airline's second-largest hub. Combined, they have eight decades of service with American Airlines, and their commitment has inspired younger colleagues.

The brothers grew up in the Johnson City area near Tri-Cities Airport. Childhood visits to the airport sparked their interest in aviation. Lance remembers cleaning planes as a child and being delighted by small treasures. 'Back then, the big thing was getting peanuts off the airplane and maybe finding some pennies or nickels, you know, as we would clean the airplanes,' he said.

Bobby moved to Charlotte in 1986 and applied to Piedmont Airlines, which hired him the following week. He initially worked at the freight house delivering cargo to gates, then moved to the ramp in 1987 where he has remained. Lance followed his brother nine months later, taking the same employment path. His early duties included unloading and loading aircraft, parking and pushing planes.

Both brothers are now crew chiefs. Bobby supervises a crew of three, and the brothers work together throughout their shifts preparing for aircraft arrivals and departures. Lance described their work with straightforward satisfaction: 'A lot of the same things that we do today. Just loved it.'

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• These brothers have been helping planes depart for four decadesThe Snyder brothers have worked at the Charlotte airport since the 1980s and work together all day as crew chiefs.Wandtv · 2 Nov, 13:07
• These brothers have been helping planes depart for four decadesThe Snyder brothers have worked at the Charlotte airport since the 1980s and work together all day as crew chiefs.Kfvs12 · 2 Nov, 13:07
• These brothers have been helping planes depart for four decadesThe Snyder brothers have worked at the Charlotte airport since the 1980s and work together all day as crew chiefs.WIFR · 2 Nov, 13:07

In this story: Bobby Snyder · Lance Snyder · American Airlines · Charlotte Douglas International Airport · Johnson City

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