Highlights from AMTSociety at Cygnus Aviation Expo
Hundreds of Mechanics Gather for IA Renewals and Maintenance Skills Competition
AMTSociety Golf Tournament
The Second Annual Scholarship Fundraising Golf Tournament was held Monday, March 9, at the prestigious Rio Secco Golf Club. It is one of the top three courses in the Las Vegas area. A special thanks to Haggan Aviation for once again being the official sponsor of the tournament. 78 golfers participated in this year's event.
Golf Tournament Results
First Place: Jason Cordon, Sam Taorama, Clegg Roberts, and Rob Carol, Cordon Aviation.
Second Place: Geno Haggan and Jeff Graser, Haggan Aviation; Cheryl Janke, Jet Repair Anywhere; and Norm Hill, Western Jet.
Third Place: Marty Becker, John Kalmakoff, Ken Talley and John Slater, Inet Airport Systems.
Putting Contest Results
First Place: Ken Talley, Inet Airport Systems
Second Place: Brien Dunn, Mahaffey Fabric Structures
Third Place: Ed Solley, Golden State Magnetic & Penetrates.
Our Thanks to the Sponsors
Aero Nasch Aviation, Aircraft Maintenance Technology, American Airlines, Dallas Airmotive, Dassault Falcon, FlightSafety, Golden State Magnetic & Penetrates, Gulfstream, Haggan Aviation, Harrah's Entertainment, Jet Brella, Rolls-Royce, S.W.A.T. Aviation, Satcom Direct, Socal Services, Standard Aero, Velcon Filters, West Star and Western Jet
AMTSociety Maintenance Skills Competition
Fifteen teams competed in this year's AMTSociety Maintenance Skills Competition (MSC). The event was divided into four categories: military, school, general aviation and commercial. For video and photos of the event, visit the Skills Competition Page.
Maintenance Skills Competition Results
Military: USAF McGuire AFB (1st Place), USAF McChord AFB (2nd Place), U.S. Navy Fleet Readiness Center Southwest (3rd Place).
Schools: Aviation Institute of Maintenance Atlanta Campus (1st Place), Aviation Institute of Maintenance "Team USA" (2nd Place), and Crimson Technical College (3rd Place)
General Aviation: Colorado Aeronautics Division "Team Colorado" (1st Place)
Commercial Airlines: Continental Airlines CLE (1st Place), Continental Airlines IAH/Hobby (2nd Place), American Airlines "Team American" (3rd Place).
William F. O'Brien Award for Excellence in Aircraft Maintenance Award
The first AMTSociety Maintenance Skills Competition's "William F. O'Brien Award for Excellence in Aircraft Maintenance" award winner was presented the team with the overall fastest time. This award went to Continental Airlines CLE team. Marie O'Brien was present to help present this award as was Carol Giles from the FAA (Manager, Aircraft Maintenance Division).
Special Thanks to Our Sponsors that Provided Events:
- Charles E. Taylor Exam - Aircraft Maintenance Technicians Association (AMTA)
- Gulfstream IV Main Wheel/Brake Event - Alberth Aviation
- Hardware Identification Event - Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
- Regulatory and Maintenance Technical Publication Research Event - ATP
- Composite Damage Inspection Event - Tarrant County College
- Safety Wiring Event - Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
- Aircraft Lighting Systems Troubleshooting Event - Nida Corp.
- Electrical Troubleshooting Event - Spirit Aviation
- Electrical Troubleshooting Event - CAE
- APU 400 Hour Combustor Assembly Inspection Event - Dallas Airmotive
- Flight Control Rig Event - Continental Airlines
- Turbine Engine Troubleshooting Event - American Airlines
2009 AMTScholarship Winners
The AMTScholarship awards are one way the AMTSociety is committed to help ensure that future aircraft maintenance technicians are recognized for their desire to enter into the skilled aircraft maintenance profession. This year's recipients were announced at Cygnus Aviation Expo.
Trevor Halvorson, a student at Embry- Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, FL, won the 2009 AMTScholarship Charles E. Taylor award for $1,500. Halvorson is from San Antonio.
Jeremy S. Roberts, a student at Redstone College, Broomfield, CO, won the 2009 AMTScholarship William "Bill" O'Brien award for $1,000. Roberts is from Carbon Hill, AL and also won last year's Charles E. Taylor AMTScholarship.
O'Brien's Master Mechanic award
Carol Giles, FAA manager, Aircraft Maintenance Division, presented Marie O'Brien with an honorary Master Mechanic award for Bill at Cygnus Aviation Expo. Giles said, "Bill would be upset for having the rules changed for him as he hadn't quite reached 50 years in maintenance at the time of his death." The inscription read: "For Years of Dedicated Service to Aviation Safety, Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, Honorary Charles Taylor "Master Mechanic" Award posthumously to William F. O'Brien, March 12, 2009, In honor of his many contributions to aviation safety throughout his career and his tireless efforts in the development, promotion and management of the Charles Taylor Award program during his 24 years of service to the FAA."
