Mike Peralta Photography

The SJC holiday rush has begun!
Illuminated SWA tails and downtown San Jose.

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Oh, that sweet sound of an APU firing up. SJC.

Special delivery. SJC.
Bryan Baluyot pictured.

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Provisioning truck ready to stock drinks and crunchy goodies. SJC.

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Ms. Blue. Blue Whale skeleton.
UCSC Seymour Marine Discovery Center. Santa Cruz, California.

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BSO bag drop. Carousel Two. SJC.

Autumn evening pushback. SJC.

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Old faithful. SJC.
Plugged in, charging for the early morning originators.

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Learning the art of negotiation. Pacasmayo, Peru.

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Last arrival of the night. SJC.
Each gate crew member has a unique role and responsibility throughout an aircraft turn. We work efficiently and safely to provide the best customer experience in the industry.

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Joe Hutson killing it at Salsa Brava, Costa Rica.

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Change of seasons in the Bay Area. SJC.

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No rest for the wicked. SJC.
Gate Lead Alfonso Vera preparing the pushback Lektro for capture while waiting for the arrival of late check T-Point bags.

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In the moment of Zen baking.
Matt Krebs creating the crowd favorite Buddhas Banana Bread. Focused on a moist and tender interior, a rich sweet banana flavor, and a deep golden, caramelized crust.

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The Triple Crown One livery spends the night in our home. SJC.

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Stay hydrated my Cohearts!
Summertime temperatures have finally arrived at SJC.

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Peace and shakas in Santa Cruz.
Kenny “Skindog” Collins in the magical mystery bus.
1990’s archive.

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The worm hole home.
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Three-peat Mavericks Big Wave Champion Darryl “Flea” Virostko. Steamer Lane, Santa Cruz.

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Shadow remote to South Cargo 5 Alpha. SJC.

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Joe Hutson bronzing between surf sessions. Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica. From the 1990’s archive.

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Summer moon rising over SJC.

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Garden blue belly hatchling.
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Giving this thirsty bird a drink of water. SJC.
Isaiah Rodriguez pictured.

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Stairway sunset.

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These stuffed animals brought us much levity and smiles to our faces! SJC.
Marshall Munoz pictured.

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Sunset barrel at Pebble Beach, California. Jason “Ratboy” Collins.

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Aircraft bin-worn work boot. SJC.

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Lavatory Driver Jaime Medina patiently waiting to service the last terminator of the night. SJC.

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Fruit, Granola and Yogurt breakfast aftermath.

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