From the time he was a child, Michael Schneider was drawn to animals. At only six years old, he already felt it deep down that helping them was part of who he was.
His family often visited the SPCA, a shelter in Briarcliff Manor, Westchester County, and brought home dogs and cats who had nowhere else to go.
By the time he was 11, he even had his own pet-sitting business.
When he grew up, one skydiving trip was all it took to spark a love for flying, and before long, he was on his way to becoming a commercial pilot.…