 He earned his private license by taking lessons at a small airport in an Indian trail. Garner is the youngest black person ever to earn his pilot's license in the state. He tells WSOC being a pilot wasn't his original plan. I never actually wanted to be a pilot at first. I always wanted to be a ground crew member that would wand in the planes or marshal them in. The city of Concord recognized Garner's efforts by presenting him with an official proclamation last week. Gail Heard, NCN News. What is dedication?