Trained as an engineer, in 1912 he joined the Bavarian Lifeguard Regiment, at that time a flying squadron.

He was a member of "Bogohl 8" (the bomber squadron operated by the Senior Military Command) with the rank of Flying Officer.

From 1935 on he worked exclusively as manager of the advertising department and was editor in chief of the company newspaper "Dornier-Post" which appeared from the autumn of 1935 until July 1938.

From August 1939 to the end 1944, he was in the German Air Force, but post World War II he rejoined Dornier and assumed charge of the suggestions scheme, retiring in March 1946.

On 17 June 1919[1] he flew a DFW F37[2][note 1] powered by a BMW IV engine to an unofficial world record height of 9,760 m (32,021 ft)[1][3] from Oberwiesenfeld,[1] reaching that altitude in 89 min.