Homeless Aircraft Mechanic

A helping hand and guidance gave Porsha Lippincott the assistance she needed to become successful.

[@markosparko7873]

No bitching, no screaming, no safe space bull. A real lady with true grit and determination and I hope she goes from success to success.

[@ElectricSpokes]

This country needs more women like this. Not people who want to stay on assistance and not improve. This women did exactly what assistance is meant to do, carry the person to a better life through effort. This women is amazing.

[@MrAcer4]

I have a very similar story as well but still on going. I worked 6$a hour job to get closer to an airline job for a foot in a door. I was homeless living out out my truck for two years while I went to school for my A&P license. My truck was 900$ and had issues break and I had to fix them as I went. The bearings, tie rods, gear box, etc... two year homeless feet cold and hungry and having to walk.. Just was alot of a toll on me. But I just graduated yesterday.. but things are getting better but everyday was and had been one thing after another

[@davetelling]

This was a great video, and showed another side of public assistance - when we help others to succeed, there is opportunity for them to repay society for that help. The 2.5 million she saved at Tinker AFB is (I assume) taxpayer money, so she has more than repaid her financial assistance. If we could figure out how to do this more often and more effectively, "welfare" would not be a negative word the way it is now for some many.

[@kardaman5]

I wish she worked on my crew. I’ve worked aviation for 22 years. It’s hard to find good mechanics and good work ethics.

[@dbiswas]

She is not only beautiful, but very smart, humble n hardworking. So proud of you. You GO GIRL !!!!! You really inspire me.

[@tracygibson3442]

Wow! Porsha, I am so very proud of you!! I just saw this episode on television. I was your art teacher in Norman. I never knew this story about you. I would have helped if I'd known. You have done GREAT for yourself!!! -Mrs. Gibson (Dillard)

[@Neilram2001]

You’re soo kind.

[@drwasikeokile7299]

Tracy Gibson hey hello

[@alfaubermensch6270]

Some political ideologies are against giving people opportunities like this lady got.

[@joeraso9174]

This is what hard work gets you, a hand up, not a hand out. 👏👏👏👍

[@OCnStiggs]

As a military and civilian pilot for 30 years, Congratulations on your hard work and success. We need great support to keep flying safely and make it home to our families. Godspeed kiddo.

[@fredeb67]

I wish everybody that is going through hard time in life could have an ending like this. She is a prime example of someone giving her a chance and she proved to herself and others that sometimes all we need is a little help. She and people like her is what make this country so great.

[@supercat380]

This lady is worthy of praise for her hard work and determination!

[@robertoguell6865]

She's the definition of a hard worker Mayor respect!!

[@jameskoralewski3583]

Porsha, You made a good choice to choose aviation as a career field. I just retired working as a flight simulator technician for one of the larger U.S. passenger airlines for many years. Last year, a simulator technician was earning over $ 100,000 per year salary and that's straight pay without overtime or profit-sharing bonuses added. You're on the path to much financial success, and that doesn't even count the free trips you will be taking using your free travel benefits. Good Luck!

[@tonyduran5845]

We need more stories like this in the news.

[@robbyalmendrez1750]

A real beauty with brains and talent.

[@bestseshboardco.chattanoog4733]

Good for her!! She's a great example of what you can do no matter your current circumstances in life. A great role model for young women. Happy for her!

[@MuhammadAwais-by6gb]

Such an inspiration , hats off lady !

[@chaosmasker9858]

I love stories like this. Just imagine what the world would be like if we all just helped each other to be better.

[@danf8047]

Smart business/company and hard working lady. They invested in her and she paid back by showing ways to save money. It's a win win for everybody.

[@meltdown1232000]

Great story. My wife works to help people like Porsha. She learned her job on her own, and after a short period of time is recognized as about the best there is in Oklahoma at what she does. She's helped a whole lot of kids, and gets such a high when they succeed.

[@jovanashley]

This should be the story of anyone who needs the help and is willing to put in the work

[@jimdozer999]

"Thank you for helping me and now I am helping you back". This is an awesome human being; hard working and helping her students push themselves.

[@VasavChawla]

she is gorgeous. I love her confidence.

[@racerd3801]

God bless you sweetheart , good things come to good people , And you are a great women . You are a role model for all young people that are not afraid to work .

[@ProRallyDriver]

She is a warrior, a hero! And someone from another planet! You are just amazing!

[@jimmartin7932]

Pretty impressive lady with a nice personality and outlook on life in which her hardship has only made her industrious and resourceful in the best possible way and feels strongly about giving back

[@bobbypaluga4346]

Wonderful, she didn't act like she was entitled, she gratefully accepted what was available. I would love to have the ability to fix and maintain jet engines. Best of luck in your future

[@jktomball]

That is incredible. Those people and institutions help her are amazing we need more of those.

[@angelreading5098]

Wonderful self motivation,and the desire to give something back is praiseworthy,well done young lady for your gritted deternination,you deserve all the success in the world.

[@Courtney1992]

A true Patriot uses goverment assistance and living aid support groups the way it's supposed to be used. As a pilot I would love to shake that girls hand. ROCK ON!!!!

[@kevinbailey3041]

Once Upon a time I was an Aircraft Maintenance Specialist in the Air Force. I'm sorry for the hard road you were forced to deal with at such a young age. But I am equally gladdened to hear of your success. Thank you for your service. DOD civilians don't often get the credit they so richly deserve.

[@kapangmitkong698]

A great lady you are.I salute u.

[@georgekaiwai6673]

Wow .... Porsha Lippincott. I have a lot of admiration for people such as yourself. The way things eventually worked out for you is like a fairy tale story from start to finish. The money you saved that company is indeed money well spent by them investing in you as a student. Just awesome Porsha xx

[@bluetickfreddy101]

great story of good old hard work. So many of us faced the challenges like this young lady, made me think of all the friends couches and truck beds i slept on as a young guy. thanks for sharing

[@bigtaxrefund]

change the name of that video to "woman homeless prior to becoming aircraft mechanic"...right now it looks like she is currently a mechanic and living well. im an aircraft mechanic and avionic tech myself..now training for my commercial pilot license...you go girl..GOD IS STILL IN CONTROL

[@ashnilsingh3808]

u rite bro. I was like how could a aircraft mechanic be homeless

[@georgecurious2248]

Don't worry about writing a check to pay it back. Your story is what the system is for and it's intent.

[@denz5085]

Love this story, Porsha proves that with courage & the willingness to learn can take you anywhere. Thanks for sharing this.

[@ronhazlett5923]

This is what ambition and determination gets you! You go girl!!!!

[@redrust3]

Wait to go, Porsha. Story is very uplifting. I'm myself was raised by a single mom, who put three of us through college because she went back to school as supposed to sting on welfare. I'm glad you can provide your son with a better life, because of your initiative.

[@susheeltm]

Wow! This is such an inspiring story. Porsha stayed level headed even through her tough times and that takes a lot of resolve and self confidence. I salute this young lady. And big Thank You to the people and the agencies that gave her positive guidance along the way.

[@gearhead682010]

This an awesome story and I give you alot of credit for rising up to the challenge and overcoming the horrible adversity that you did young lady 😊

[@amitj5916]

Love your Drive!!!! Thanks to everyone who helped her achieve what she wanted.

[@crimpcreep6887]

Porsha, you rock! We've heard of homeless to Harvard, but your story is uplifting to all!

[@kurtbunting7287]

You are living proof that this country still offers great opportunity to those who are willing to work for it. You are a fantastic example to others because rather than feeling sorry for yourself, you did something to improve your life. You should be very proud. Congratulations on your well deserved success.

[@jwei2000]

Amazing story. This is how real Hope works, it takes hard work and community that care.

[@tf7274]

There's a story before this story...happy that it worked out.

[@chaturvedikuldeep]

This is a true inspiration for all of us who simply cry on little things and forget to thank God that He has given us so many things which many don't have. My heartful salute to you Porsha. You are a true legend.

[@nahmate4459]

Absolutely amazing!!! That girl has overcome the impossible & her son and future husband have such a fantastic role model to follow in life! Well done lady i wish the world had more people like you.

[@usmcccla]

Wow! A breath of fresh air. Congratulations on your success, Porsha. I'm sure this is not the end of your career path. Godspeed and may your compass always bear north. Semper Fi.

[@alr2656]

This is a great story. We are a rich country, opportunity like this should be available to everyone that needs a hand up. Like I said, this is a great story.

[@ChristopherGaul]

What a great story, and she's obviously very deserving of every bit of a helping hand she's received. Her attitude is super and one a lot of well off people could learn from.

[@simonhall8109]

Lady you may of had a little help along the way but it was your guts and determination that’s got you where you are today, hats of to you.!!

[@jameskoralewski3583]

Porsha, You're are an inspiration to all people who have hard times to get through in their life. Not only have you gotten past them, but you got busy and transformed your life for better times for you and your son. There's nothing more attractive than an super intelligent woman with beauty and brains with a willingness to work hard to achieve what she wants. I sincerely would like to congratulate you and hope that you have nothing but a happy and successful future life!

[@SgtBerryhill]

What an inspiring story and an amazing young lady. Way to go.

[@williamlucas3272]

Been there. Be Smart. Be Strong. and be Good. Congratulations.

[@singhamaninder5836]

Her courage! She's a real fighter man! May god bless you!!

[@superbmediacontentcreator]

Porsha Lippincott, It really sounds like you made it on your own and raised a child too. What a woman, I'd like to be like you.

[@marmel8394]

Proud of her she's an amazing example.

[@mattdaugherty7865]

She's definitely an inspiration! Good for you Porsha!

[@niceguy2171]

Way to go Lady! You pulled yourself out of hard situation, with a lot of help, which you always want to pay forward later, and which it sounds like you're doing. Keep learning, keep living, and keep training and helping others, when we all do, it makes for a much better world!

[@ghostofmars83]

I am very proud of this young lady. It makes me feel good to know that, there are still determined people out there who will not give up. Life is too short to settle for less than perfection...

[@joselicona1434]

Porsha God Bless you, you're my kind of Lady.

[@baltsosser]

This is what a success looks like when someone that is internally motivated to be great gets the right support.

[@zamzammrfixit3113]

I would love to meet this Smart , Intelligent beautiful Lady , She rocks !!!She has brains and looks.. what else could you ask for .

[@secondthought2320]

And they say that you cannot help yourself, good job young lady!

[@damoupit]

Man that a nice story I nearly cried I was homeless for 4 years not got job got a house now but didn't get the opportunity to find a job like this lady did good look girl hope u ok and happy now

[@joshuaeagan6012]

What an amazing story! I'm officially ashamed of myself.

[@magaan4717]

thanks for sharing and being today's blessing

[@bmh2004]

A good story, everyone who tries deserves a chance in life!

[@markt4672]

One aircraft motor-head to another, great job young lady! Working jet engines is a great career!

[@tommycash9]

I love this! This is how government assistance is supposed to work.

[@AM-pc3yd]

That is very inspiring. We all think and wonder why life doesn’t go the way we want to and we start blaming other people but after watching this lady I can’t complain anymore and take things for granted.

[@richardnavarro8512]

God bless you you are an inspiration to all young people that are struggling. Keep it up.

[@brainstorm4207]

this girl is great but an oil pan gasket will never cost 1900 bucks to fix. they were trying to rip her off. good one her though. God Bless

[@stenbak88]

I would love to buy her lunch and just listen to her, she seems like an amazing soul

[@scottstrang1583]

This is a great story. Wish there were more like it.

[@JonHeckendorf]

I am so happy to know this woman got the help she needed and worked to get her life turned around. Porsha, I am proud of you and I am proud for you. You are a true inspiration. The best of luck to you and your son.

[@takenbythewindNdrivenbythesea]

Fantastic women, a real fighter. I was so touched.

[@jumboJetPilot]

Thank you Porsha for keeping us pilots safe. You’re an inspiration and an amazing person! And once upon a time I instructed at an Air Force base nearby you, Vance in Enid.

[@watahyahknow]

that lady had been given the chance of a lifetime , im glad she made good use of it

[@ckdas1120]

Truly inspirational.....Good people get good things in life....Love from India

[@patpathinayake3586]

Well done Porsha, Absolutely lovely to listen to her well-articulated speech with full of supporting facts. Take my hat off to this lady Best of luck

[@alwarberigai5955]

This is a true definition of an outstanding individual. Truly a remarkable woman!

[@copkhan007]

She is the motivation of so many people. Life is all about struggle, there are so many ups and downs in life but if we put our best foot forward good things will happen.

[@jcost0099]

This story is the epitome of overcoming the struggle. Good Attitude and effort overcome obstacles.

[@spencers4121]

this story is the epitome that help overcomes struggles, a private organization helped her overcome obstacles.

[@TheNeokorben]

WHAT AN INSPIRING STORY,FOR A VERY DETERMINED LADY,YOU COULD PATENT WHAT YOU DID AND MAKE A FORTUNE FOR YOUR SELF AS WELL

[@robertallen2326]

What a great story, I love it when the system works.

[@neillsmart213]

Awesome young woman with the right attitude.

[@markdailey864]

Great story, and proof offering someone help to pick them out of the misfortunes of life and put them on a productive path is well worth the investment.

[@najjar112200]

struggle and hard time makes the people . i'm really touched by her story .

[@fineartz99]

Heart-warming, genuine. Bravo to all!

[@ZpunamaFB]

Porsha, so proud of you!! You are inspired many people to do not to give up by Do something that they want

[@davidbuschhorn6539]

When I first got to college, my girlfriend's address was 1975 Peugeot. She was living in her car :-) By the time we broke up, she was the US Olympic team's dry land Head Coach. Now she has her masters and is a Physical Therapist. She was/is a worker!

[@v12tommy]

Congratulations, that is so awesome. It is nice to see that kind of determination. I'm glad that you were able to turn your life around like that. You go girl!!

[@Cold_Trails]

One of the strongest women I have ever read or heard about. Amazing and I wish many others can do this but I think this is rare. My hat is off to you girl! You should be much more than just proud of your accomplishments! Go for it all

[@davidmiller5832]

Its great to see a testimony like this. These programs and donations are too often ridiculed as handouts to lazy worthless people. These programs are important and benefit our society. The best investment to make is in people.

[@maxxsmaxx1901]

Wow ! What a motivating story. I salute you lady ! Keep going !

[@aldobalduci7345]

she is cute, intelligent and a hard working girl, this is how a girl should be.

[@gorillaau]

Put her on a poster as an example of modern aviation. Go conquer the world.

[@bundysgarage]

I would love to meet this lady. She truly is a warrior! So cool that she fixed her own oil pan.