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The story begins in 1980, a time marked by cultural milestones like Cyndi Lauper’s hit "Girls Just Want to Have Fun." It was during this era that the narrator, a young dreamer, embarked on a journey into aviation maintenance at the Santos Air Base. This journey was catalyzed by a powerful message from Professor Gonçalves: “Up there, there are no shoulders.” This statement served as a solemn reminder of the massive responsibility that aircraft mechanics bear—an ethos that resonates with the narrator to this day.