July 2016 - Aviation Institute of Maintenance

Plane Talk
Class chat
on pages 2, 3
RECOGNITION
on page 4
EVENTS
Aviation Institute of Maintenance Newsletter
JULY 2016 VOLUME 26, ISSUE 3
Las Vegas Announces Internship
Program with Allegiant Airlines
on page 5, 6, 8
GRADUATES
on page 7
Local High School Students Get Taste of Life as
an Airplane Mechanic at Oakland Campus
By Lisa Nordman, AML
T
he Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM) Las Vegas
is proud to announce that we have entered into a
paid internship partnership with Allegiant Airlines. We
have outlined a process in conjunction with Allegiant
whereby our students will be selected for an internship
based on specific attendance, academic performance and
student leadership criteria. Allegiant will meet with select
students, first in an informational session scheduled for
July 28th, 2016, followed by a robust application process
to be completed by the student, and finally in qualifying
interviews. The internship platform is set up to allow
students to complete their education at AIM Las Vegas
while interning part-time at Allegiant in a paid intern role.
The comprehensive training performance ratings will be
assessed by Allegiant senior maintenance management.
The students will be expected to complete all written
exams as well as their O&P in obtaining their A&P
certification. Once that is done, Allegiant has plans to move
forward to potentially hire our graduates. This platform
is also created to promote a continuous relationship
between AIM Las Vegas and Allegiant Airlines. n
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They learned about turbine engines, ran
the thrust break system, and used the fiber
optic cable to do an internal inspection
on a turbine engine.”
O
n Friday May 21, 2016, Aviation Institute of
Maintenance (AIM) Oakland hosted a bus
trip for Eden ROP, who represents 4 districts in
the Bay area: Hayward, Oakland, San Leandro and
Alameda. The students represented the following
classes; Woodshop, Automotive 1, Automotive
2 and Metal Shop. While at the AIM campus, they
learned about turbine engines, ran the thrust break
system, and used the fiber optic cable to do an internal
inspection on a turbine engine. They removed a
cylinder from a reciprocating engine, learned about
landing gear, safety wire training and riveting.
The primary teacher was David Ortiz and he said,
“this is probably the best field trip they attended
and if he had the time he would take the program,
too.” He also said that he was so happy that
Thomas, AIM Oakland’s Community Outreach
Representative, visited his class because without
that outreach, their students never would have
known about this option. Several of the students
were so excited about the program they provided
us referrals and are encouraging their siblings to
come with them to Jet Camp. n
Chesapeake Receives NATA 5-Star Award
It goes without saying that Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certified
technicians never stop learning and the A&P Instructors at the Aviation
Institute of Maintenance (AIM) in Chesapeake, VA are a shining example
of this. Recently, the campus’s instructors received, from the National
Air Transportation Association (NATA), a 5-star Aviation Maintenance
Technician Employer Recognition award.
The National Air Transportation Association acknowledges companies
that value maintenance training and AIM Chesapeake is very proud to
have earned this distinction. “This award goes a long way in showing the
general public and our students that continual training in our industry is a
way of life” says Brad Groom, Director of Education. n
Back L to R: Ric Ryburn, Dominic Cummings, Thomas Stevens, Tim Murray, Ken Panissidi,
Tim Carter (Shop Supervisor), and Dan Burke; Front L to R: Brad Groom (Director of Education),
Jeremiah Lee, Nancy Jones (Past ATEC Instructor of the Year), Jerry Snyder (Charles E. Taylor Master
Mechanic), Ed Capone (Charles E. Taylor Master Mechanic), Ken Wiley, Carl Craig, Thomas Schaffer
(Program Coordinator), Kurt Gibson; Very Front: David Karnuth (NEXGEN 40 and Under Award).
Class Chat
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Christmas Comes Early for Manassas
PSA Airlines Meets with
Indianapolis Students
By Marion J. Dobbins & Esteban Jimenez, AMM
By Erica Wheeler, AMI
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PSA Airlines visited Aviation Institute of Maintenance
(AIM) Indianapolis on June 15th to give a presentation
and interview pending and recent graduates. PSA
Airlines’ corporate office is located in Dayton, Ohio.
They are a wholly owned subsidiary of American
Airlines and exclusively operate Bombardier regional
jet aircraft. PSA has grown exponentially in the last
two years and will be operating over 150 Bombardier
CRJ aircraft by the end of this year. “We are really in
an expansion phase,” stated Shaun Bauman, Human
Resources Recruiter for PSA. “Currently, we are under
construction to build a new hangar in our Dayton
facility.” PSA has crew bases all across the United
States, giving our students the opportunity to
move around.
hile the summer season is just getting
underway, thoughts of the Christmas season
are probably the last thing on anyone’s mind.
However, students and staff at Aviation Institute of
Maintenance (AIM) Manassas received a gift that
Santa and his elves would be jealous to see. The
campus was the lucky recipient of an experimental
helicopter, which was donated by the Dr. James A.
Forrest Career & Technology Center. This generous
gift gave the campus an opportunity to put a
unique spin on a well-known holiday poem…
“T ’was, the night before Christmas and all through
Houston Students Visit Local Aviation Facilities
By Vance Watson, AMH
Sean Jones, a current AIM student graduating in
August, had several things to say about PSA. “The
best part about PSA is the great benefits they have
to offer. There is lots of room for advancement with
the company and they are always working on the
latest technology in the industry. PSA is a great
place to start your career as an A & P mechanic.”
Ben Akers, another student, was impressed with
their presentation as well. “They seem like a solid,
growing company that has secure job opportunities
for A & P mechanics right out of school with no
experience,” stated Ben. He will not graduate until
January but now has a goal to join on with PSA.
PSA has given contingent offers to students pending
completion of their certifications. With the expansion
of the new hangar, they are planning on doing some
serious recruiting for the rest of the year. Since their
corporate office is located only about an hour and a
half away from Indianapolis, some students have
expressed possibly commuting or even getting a
place in-between here and Dayton. PSA plans on
visiting again in the fall and is making trips to a
number of other AIM campuses as well. n
the shop, not a mechanic, was stirring, not even a
prop. The wrenches were hung in the tool room
with care as not to be lost in an engine, oh dear.
When out of nowhere a red chopper appeared,
void of a sleigh and eight tiny reindeer. It wasn’t
from Santa, nor from a store, but from a nice little
school, who needed no more. So Christmas came
early, on a beautiful summer’s eve, with a present
for students not wanting to leave. They climb in the
pit and pretend to yaw and make weird noises and
steer with awe. This is our story, silly it may be, but
truth be told it became a reality.” n
By Cindy Grise, AMD
A
IM Houston participated in a field trip
on June 8th, 2016. Mr. Vance Watson’s
Airframe Electrical class visited United Airlines
heavy check facility at the Houston Hobby
Airport. During their visit, they had the unique
opportunity to see how the aircraft are inspected
and repaired on a time set basis. Our guide
showed the students all of the aircraft’s
various systems and how they operate. When
the students get out of the classroom and see
what their future jobs can be like, it gives them
the incentive to finish school, get their A&P
certification, and start their new careers in
aviation. n
Class Chat
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Employers Find Success in Recruiting at Orlando
A
IM Orlando hosted eight employers in eight
weeks, when they stopped by the campus for the
day to give career presentations, conduct interviews,
make job offers and talk to graduates to answer any
and all questions about applying.
During the week of April 4-7, 2016, five employers
(Envoy Air, Trans States Airlines, Van Wagner Airship
Group, Embraer Executive Jets and PlaneTechs)
visited the campus and even presented job offers to
some of our graduates. Over the course of the 4-day
event, more than 30 grads received interviews and
multiple job offers resulted.
In May, three other employers: SkyWest Airlines,
Piedmont Airlines and General Atomics, came to
spend the day and to conduct interviews as well.
SkyWest sent David Hess from the Nashville, TN
maintenance base to present and conduct interviews.
Kevin Dallaire with Piedmont Airlines also spoke and
conducted soft interviews for A&P mechanics as well
as one of our Aircraft Dispatcher students. General
Atomics had their integration manager, Mr. Art
Beck, and H.R. Director, Kathy Sexton, on campus to
present and talk to graduates about deployable and
non-deployable engine mechanic and integration
technician (structures/composites) positions with
their company based in California.
United Airlines Presents
Opportunities to Orlando
Students & Grads
All eight employers asked if they could return in the
future months to recruit from our campus again,
to which we enthusiastically said “Yes!” What a
great opportunity for graduates to have interviews
and job offers on-site at the campus from which they
graduated. n
Oakland Campus Opens Hangar Doors
to Teens at Local Christian School
A
viation Institute of Maintenance (AIM) Oakland
is always looking for an opportunities to share
the our training program with the youth of our
community. Back on February 24th, the campus
welcomed students from El Sobrante Christian
School for a special field trip. The El Sobrante’s
principal was very excited about scheduling
this bus trip, as he believed most students had
no awareness of the aviation field. The students
were toured around the campus’s classrooms,
labs and hangar and even got the opportunity to
put on some safety goggles and do some actual
hands-on training. After the trip, the principal called
By Joe Vaught, AMO
to say that he got nothing but positive feedback
from the students and that the trip to AIM was one
of the best field trips he’s ever gone on. n
On Thursday, May 26, 2016, Mr. Dave Shotsberger,
The Southeast Regional Manager of Technical
Operations with United Airlines, was at AIM
Orlando to speak with all current students (day &
evening), and graduates. Mr. Shotsberger talked
to the students about what United, a premium
employer, expects when recruiting for their A&P
technicians. Subjects such as the importance of
good attendance (no deficiencies), the attainment
of the A&P certification, exceptional grades and
enthusiasm with mechanical work, as well as
overall mechanical aptitude were discussed when
he spoke of the qualities they look for in an
A&P mechanic to hire. He also stressed how
important the little things like always wearing
your badge, and looking and acting professional,
are in showing a United recruiter that a student/
grad is a “premium” candidate.
Mr. Shotsberger also shared that United is rolling
out amazing job opportunities for A&P mechanics
with United: 400-500 A&P job opportunities
for those with their A&P certification with no
required experience! What an awesome day to
hear from the inside of United Airlines’ technical
operations! Thanks Mr. Shotsberger and United
Airlines, for two awesome presentations to our
students and graduates! n
Recognition
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Philly Graduates Recognized at Summer
By Gabrielle Farrell, AMP
Commencement Ceremony
Manassas Recognizes Its
Very Own Dynamic Duo
By Marion J. Dobbins, AMM
Look who’s here! Why it’s AIM Manassas’ own
dynamic duo of graduates, Valedictorian Frances
Portillo and Matthew Hinkle, Summa Cum Laude.
Upon graduation, these two, highly-focused
individuals let no time pass in getting their A&P
License. Taking advantage of the Professional
Aviation Maintenance Certification (PAMC) course
to refresh and train for their written, oral and
practical exams, these high achievers are already
licensed and employed. Frances Portillo is working
at West Side Aviation, and Matt is planting roots in
Richmond, with Millionaire Airlines. While Frances
attended classes at AMM she worked a full-time job;
a job which sometimes required her to work 60+
hours a week. Not only that, she maintained a 4.0
GPA and barely missed any class time. This dynamic
duo certainly has made AIM proud! n
T
he Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM) in
Philadelphia held their summer graduation ceremony
on June 3, 2016. The ceremony took place in the
airframe hangar on campus, with planes, helicopters,
and engines setting the backdrop. The ceremony was
attended by 60 graduates and their families. “Pomp
and Circumstance” accompanied the graduates and
they marched in wearing their royal blue caps and
gowns. Kyle Berry, Campus Executive Director, gave the
opening speech welcoming everyone in attendance.
Guest speakers Maureen Berry, a previous graduate &
now Spirit Airlines employee, and Kenneth Chann, Senior
AvGas R&D Technician from Crown Consulting, shared
their personal stories and motivation for the graduates’
future careers. Diplomas were presented by Mr. Berry and
Stephanie Makhoul, Assistant Campus Director. Gabrielle
Farrell and Jessica Weney, Career Service Coordinators,
presented awards and gifts for high-achieving graduates
with a GPA of 3.5 or higher. The event concluded with a
Orlando AMT Day Essay Winner
To celebrate National Aviation
Maintenance Day 2016, AIM
Orlando held an essay contest
where we asked students to
describe the Characteristics
of a Successful Aviation
Maintenance Technician. The
winning essay received a set
of tools to help the student
in his future as an AMT
professional. Caleb Smith was
the author of the essay that
came in first place. In his essay, he summarized that a successful Aviation
Maintenance Technician has integrity, the ability to pay attention to small
details, possesses strong organization skills, is able to communicate clearly,
has a willingness to learn, and has good common sense. With a focus on
developing these skills, and putting the same skills into regular practice,
any AMT should be able to succeed. Caleb has demonstrated many of these
characteristics as a student already. He was nominated and selected as
Student of the Block for September 2015. He is a natural leader among his
classmates and has clear goals for his future in the aviation industry.
“My goal upon completing my A&P involves finding a career with a reputable
company. My ideal job would involve private sector to work on military
aircraft. I also have hopes of using my college degree to transition into upper
management, or eventually starting my own business someday.” n
wonderful slideshow presentation, capturing moments
in time over the last two years of our graduates at AIM
Philly. On behalf of all staff and faculty we’d like to
say congratulations to the graduating class of summer
2016. We are all very proud of your accomplishments. n
Orlando Grad Accepted into JetBlue’s
A&P Apprenticeship Program
By Joe Vaught, AMO
C
ongratulations to AIM Orlando
graduate Jose Batista, who was
accepted into JetBlue Airways A&P
Mechanic Apprenticeship Program.
This program is designed to accept
a certain number of recent A&P
school graduates who have earned
their FAA A&P certification, to join a
JetBlue maintenance base at Boston,
LaGuardia (NY) or JFK (NY) airports for a year as well as attend training
courses at the JetBlue University (JBU) located in Orlando, FL. Mr. Batista
is stationed in Boston, where he is currently working as an apprentice
A&P mechanic, shadowing an experienced A&P with JetBlue.
After a year of satisfactory job performance, Jose has the opportunity
to be hired on as a general, entry level, A&P mechanic with the airline,
that would include an increase in hourly pay rate as well. We congratulate
Jose on being chosen to embark on this awesome journey with an airline
he’s dreamed of being able to work for. Way to go Jose! Keep up the
outstanding work and continue to aim for success! n
Events
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Kansas City Student Awarded Scholarship from
Kansas City Business Aviation Association
Dallas Campus Gives
Students Chance to Meet
with Potential Employers
J
ustin Reimer, a night student at Aviation
Institute of Maintenance (AIM) Kansas City,
was awarded a $2,000 scholarship by the
Kansas City Business Aviation Association on
Tuesday, June 21st at the campus’s monthly
awards assembly. The presenter, Kyle Eiserer,
gave some background information about
the award and why Justin was chosen from
among the many worthy students that applied.
AIM Kansas City congratulates Justin for his
outstanding academic achievements and wishes
him continued success in his future endeavors.
Also that day, the Student Services department
hosted an intimate gathering of employers to
assist students in obtaining gainful employment
while attending school. Many students find it
necessary to work while they study, however
finding a job that will fit into their FAA-mandated
schedule isn’t always easy. Luckily, one
Presenter, Kyle Eiserer (left) and scholarship
winner Justin Reimer (right).
of the employers, Whelan Security, which
handles security for the Kansas City Royals
and Kansas City Chiefs, is right across the
street from the campus. Their location makes
getting between school and work a lot easier,
plus…FREE games and concerts while they’re
working! n
Oakland Hosts Student Appreciation Day
Current AIM students and past AIM graduates meet
face to face with recruiters in the aviation industry.
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n May 27th, AIM Oakland hosted
a student appreciation day. Staff
from all departments served ice cream
to students, who had choices of different
sundae toppings. Along with the ice
cream, students took part in a football
target contest and a pull-up contest.
A huge shout out goes to evening shift
winner Jameel Smith, who completed
21 pull-ups, and day shift winner Edward
Banuelos who completed 27 pull-ups.
Even Campus Executive Director Josh
Smith, took a part in that challenge;
getting in 12 pull-ups! Although he was
not the winner of the pull-up contest, we
still think our Campus Executive Director
rocks. We ask, how many pull-ups can
your school director do? n
On April 6th, the Career Services department at
Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM) Dallas
gave its current students and past graduates an
opportunity to meet face to face with recruiters
from a number of aviation companies. There
were 11 employers were on hand for the event
and when all was said and done, a total of over
30 one-on-one interviews had been scheduled.
A big thank you goes out to all of the companies
that attended. The complete list of participating
employers included Turbomecca, Solar Turbines,
Aerotek, U.S. Aviation, Express Jet, Ameriflight,
Air Serve, Flight Safety, Southwest Airlines, L-3,
and UPS. n
Events
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Indianapolis Campus Holds AMT Week Celebration
By Kiley Young, AMI
Atlanta Celebrates AMT Day
By Deb Wade, AMA
E
very year, May 24th is recognized in the
United States as National Aircraft Maintenance
Technician (AMT) Day. AMT Day recognizes the
efforts of aviation maintenance professionals
as well as the achievements of Charles Edward
Taylor, the man who built the engine used to
power the airplane of the Wright brothers. The
date of May 24 was selected as it is the birth date
of Taylor. Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM)
Indianapolis used that week to celebrate with
students in a variety of ways.
Activities were decided upon based on input from
staff, students, and instructors. The week kicked off
with each class competing against one another in
a mouse trap race car competition. Each class was
instructed to build a vehicle using the power of two
standard mouse traps and the vehicle that traveled
the furthest distance was the winner. Vehicles
were to be powered by the energy of a wound-up
mousetrap’s spring. Classes that won the race
received wings from Buffalo Wild Wings. A paper
airplane contest was also held during AMT week.
Students were instructed to build paper airplanes
that could travel the furthest distance, as well as
planes that would stay in the air the longest. The
final round instructed participants to land as many
paper airplanes through various sized holes that
were assigned point values. Each participant got
one minute to score as many points as possible. The
winner of the contest received a Kindle Fire tablet.
Staff and students (as well as prospective and
recent grads) received a green AMT Day t-shirt with
the AIM logo and info to commemorate the week.
AIM student Rodney Jones did not hesitate to pose
for a picture with his new AIM shirt. Many of the
students expressed their excitement at having a
new t-shirt as they often get bored with the same
navy blue AIM shirt every day.
A recent graduate, Jason Wright, stated “I really
enjoyed the contests and the competitiveness
from each class during the mouse trap race.” Every
student received pizza for lunch one day and each
was entered into a raffle to receive tickets to the
100th running of the Indianapolis 500. Students
were entered into the raffle for the race tickets
every time they attended class all day throughout
AMT week.
To end the week-long celebration, staff served cake
and unveiled the newest addition to our campus,
a veteran’s lounge, where students can unwind,
study, or have access to resources for our students
in uniform. AMT Week is something our staff and
students always look forward to and we cannot wait
until next year! n
O
n May 24, AMA celebrated AMT day with a cook
out and a few hours of fun in the hangar. CED
Ben Sitton, DOE Del Key, Administrative Assistant
Evan Carr, and VA Officer Austin Houk grilled up a
storm with hamburgers, hot dogs, brats, and chicken
breasts. Staff was all hands on deck to serve over
600 students! Areas were set up in the hangar by
the Coordinators and classes were released to let
the games begin! Nerf darts and nerf footballs were
in the air as well as Frisbees, paper airplanes and
hula hoops. Instructors led their classes from station
to station in hopes of gaining the most points and
beating out the other classes. Fun was had by both
our aviation and welding students. It was a great
break from the daily routine. n
Houston Campus Celebrates AMT Day
By Robert Banks, AMH
AIM Houston celebrated AMT Day on May 24th
in a big way. The hangar was decorated and
set up for students and guests to celebrate a
career in aviation. Activities included campus
tours, darts, putt putt golf and hacky sack.
Fantastic food was served by staff and faculty.
Admissions accepted two applications from
motivated guests wanting to become AMTs.
The highlight of the event was a drawing with
various give-a-ways. Even the games were
put on hold as students paused in anticipation
to hear their name called. Of course you had
to be present to win as the grand prize of
the afternoon was a Craftsman tool set. The
wait was worth it for only 1 lucky winner who
returned to class with a big smile. It was a
great AMT Day in Houston. n
Graduates
ABDALLAH, Hakeem J
AMT
Abdelrahim, Mohamed
AMT
Acera, Mark
AMT
ACOSTA, Agustin
AMT*
Adobah, Simon
AMT
AGUILAR, Eduardo A
AMT
Aguilar, Josue Giovanni
AMT **
AJIMATI, Sunday
AMT *
Aki, A
AMT **
ALDRICH, Chance
AMT***
Allsop, Jennifer
AMTE***
Alonso, Jovanni Ryan
AMT ***
Alston, Brandin S L
AMT ***
Alvarado, K
AMT **
ALVAREZ, Bryant
AMT
ALVES, Aaron
AMT **
Amaya Escobar, Carlos A
AMT ***
AMBROSIO, Neftali
AMT**
AMDUR, Bryce
AMT ***
ANDERSON, Morgen M
AMT *
Aponte-Rodriguez, Hector AMT *
ARREAGA, Jorge A
AMT
Asfaw, Asfaw Zeleke
AMT ***
ASHLOCK, Anthony
AMTE *
ATALIG, Baltazar
AMT ***
AVINA, Francisco
AMT
Awolesi, A
AMT *
Babb, B
AMT
Badgett, Michael Tremel
WELD
BAILEY, Matthew
AMT
Baker, Christopher Rome
WELD
Baker, Durell
AMTE **
Ballesteros, J
AMT **
BARAHONA, Gerardo
AMT
BARESEL, Cole D
AMT*
Barnes, T
AMT
BARRETO, Jeremy W
AMT ***
BDAIR, Ayman
AMT
BEARD, Roderick
AMT
BEAVER, Ariane
AMT
Beavers, Rodricus Lavaughn AMT
BECK, Austin
AMT***
BECK, Brandon
AMT***
Beighle, William Troy
AMTE *
Bergbower, Stephen C
AMTE *
Bing, Elijah
AMTE
Bishop, Nathaniel James
AMTE **
Blackwell, Matthew Gregory AMT **
BOATWRIGHT, Jerald A
AMT*
Bollinger, J
AMT ***
BOWEN, Kyle
AMT
Bowes, Ronnie Matthew
AMT ***
Boyd, E
AMT *
BOYD, Tenika S
AMT
AMT
Bradford, Glen
Bradshaw, Christopher M AMT***
AMTE
Brewer, Thomas Darryl
WELD
Brinson, Anthony D
WELD
Brown, Jesse Clarence
AMT ***
BROWN, Nicholas A
Brown, Sedrick Lovington AMT
AMT **
Buckman, K
AMT
BURGOS, Daniel
AMT
Burgos, Lorenzo
AMTE
BURNS, Brian A
AMT
Burns, M
AMT*
BUSACCA, Brent R
AMT
CABALLERO, Hector
Cabrera Rosario, Edward AMT
Cabrera Rosario, Idelfonso AMT
AMTE**
CALDWELL, Andre
AMT
Callahan, Erich
AMT ***
CANDIS, Dontorius D
AMT
Carter, Logan
AMT
Carter, Matthew Akua
AMTE***
CARUTHERS, Jenetta
AMT *
Castro, J
Caviness, Areel Brerin Ayur AMT **
AMT
CERVANTES, Juan M
Champion, Dymitri Daveon WELD
Charles, Danielle Dashaun AMT
AMT ***
CHATTERTON, Keith W
AMT ***
CHIGOY, Joshua D
AMTE *
Chu, L
AMTE
CLAEYS, Jason
AMT***
CLANTON, Justin
AMT ***
CLAY, Eric M
AMT
Coaxum, Steven
AMT **
Cobb, B
AMTE
Conner, Robert B
AMTE
CONNORS, Dale W
AMT ***
CORCHADO, Christie M
AMT*
CORNEJO, Juan A
AMT **
CORONA, Anthony F
AMT
Cortes, Geovannie
AMT
COTTO Garcia, Angel J
AMTE
Cotto, Alexis
AMT
COUCH, Dustin
AMT *
COURSER, David R
Cowley, Michael
CROSS, Ben
CROWELL, Darren
CROWELL, Lucas
Cuffee, O
CULVERSON, James
Cureton, Tarynn Vielka
Currie, Timothy G L
CUSHMAN, Cameron A
DAFFAALLA, Ibrahim M
DANCY, Rickey
DANES, Devon M
DAVILA, Hiram
DAVIS, Benjamin
DAVIS, Jeffrey
DE JESUS, Ariel A
DE JESUS, Enrique A
Dean, Reanthony R
DeFazio, Joshua
Degelleke, J
DEL MORAL, Victor J
DEMEKE, Henok Argaw
DEPEW, Daryn
Dhondt-Caruso, Joseph M
DILLARD, Kyle
DIRIN SAMIMI FARD, Amir
Dixon, J
DOCTOR, Meshach
Donahue, C
Driskell, Emmett E
Duenas, Lori
DUFFY, Shaun N
Dunn, Jamal Deante
DYAS, Detrick R
Eastep, Michael
EIDELBERG, Joseph
Eldred, Stephen Charles
ELLIOTT, Travis L
Enilo, Samuel
Escoto, Abdiel Bladimir
Escudero, Viner
Esposito, Todd Raj
Faretra, V
FELDWISCH, Peter S
Fenning, J
Ferguson, Sebastian L B
Ficklin Jr., Willie T.
Fields, Johnathan James
Figgs, B
FIGUEIREDO, Wily
Fitch, Kenneth Renee
FLORES, Efren
Forte, Nicholas
Fox, James Roy
Francis, E
Futrell, K
GALICIA, Daniel A
GALVAN, Christopher
GALVAN, Julio E
GARCIA, Abel
GARCIA, Alexander
Garcia, Christian Chamil
Gazaway, Sabrina Shawnte
Gebrehana, Aneley Mammo
GETE, Getinet T
GHOORCHIAN, Norik
GIDDEN, Corrina
Gill, Deshawne Alexis
Glenn Jr, G
Gomez-Ramos, Armando G
Gomiller, Milton Dorris
GONZALEZ, David A
Gordon, Antoine Renaldo
GOSHORN, Brandon R
GRADDY, Aaron
Graham, Eric Anthony
GRAY, Eric P
GREEN, Clyde
GRIMES, Robert
Guard, Christopher Marion
GUERRERO, Michael
GUIZAR, Uriel
GUZMAN, Alan
Hamlin, Blake Mychael
HANKINS, Darius L
Hannor, B
Harbin, Bradley Holland
HARMON, Duane K
Harper, Tremon Derrell
HARRELL, Derrick K
Harris, R
HARRISON, Jack
HARTMAN, Dwayne C
Hartzog, Dexter Leon
HARWELL, Courtney
Hassan, Sally
Hence, A
Henry, Davidson Wingrove
Herrand, M
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AMT***
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HIGIER, Ross
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HOANG, Andy
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Hodo, Christopher Jarmon
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HOFFHINES, Nicholas A
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HOWELL, Christopher K
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HOWER, Michael J
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HOWK, Logan M
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Htoka, Saw Kissinge
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IVY, Andrew
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Jackson, T
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Jacobs, K
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Jeffers, Jeffroy Wendell
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Johnson-Douthit, O
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Johnson, Howard
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JONES, Brendan D
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JONES, Britanie J
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JONES, Christopher
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JONES, Eddie J
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Jones, Irvin Demetris
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Jones, Justin Adam
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Joseph, Leonard Mitchel
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KALTENBAUGH, Darwin E
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Kang, In Sung
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Kayea, David Karnue
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KEFFER, Tate
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Kelly, Kyle
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KINNE, Andrew
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KORN, Derrick A
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LA FOSSE PAGAN, Edgardo A
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Lamaine, M
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Lamaj, Enea
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LAMBERT, Nathaniel O
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LANDRY, Dominick M
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Laurent, Gene Anthony
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LEBLANC, Sherwin
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Lediju, Olufunsho Muhammed AMT *
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LLOYD, Temetrius
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Lopez, Jean
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Lowry, Mason A
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LYON, Adam
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Maddox, Alan James Jahad AMT
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MAGANA, Daniel A
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MANCERA, Felipe
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Marade, J
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Martin, Joel Robert
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Martin, Seth Allen
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Martinez, J
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Mati, Tariku Etana
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Matthews, Roderick Phillip AMTE *
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Mbakisi, Felicien Landy
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McCluney, T
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McCRADIC, Kevin
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McCRAY, Mark
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McDANIEL, Rebbecca A
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McKINNEY, Brandon
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McKnight, Felicia LaDawn
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McLeod, Zaneta Veronica
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McNeil, Marion G
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McPeak, Joseph
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McRAE, Corban M
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Miller, E
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MILLER, Sean
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Miller, Walter
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MIRANDA, Guiviel
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Mitchell, Jr., Gary Louis
Mitchell, Octavious Alexander AMT *
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Mixson, Roddrick
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Mizrachi, Meir
Mohamed, Abdirizak Hassan AMT
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MONDAY, Joseph
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Montague, Rasean Ryan
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MONTOYA, Martin
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MORALES, Edwin L
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Morris, R
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MULHOLLAND, Dario M
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Mullens, Tyler
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MUNIZ, Sylvestre
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Murphy, Lamont
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Murray, Jonathon Ryan
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Murtha, Robert James
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NAEDELE, Patrick S
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Nash, Anthony Phillip
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Nasim, Ambroze
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NEELEY, Gary
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NEGRETE, Jesus
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NGUYEN, David
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NICHOLS, Robert
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NIEVES, Gary E
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Nix, Austin Keith
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Nurse III, Leehunt Jonathan AMTE
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Odugbesan, Olusoji Olumide AMT
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OLATUNVOSUN, Emmanuel AMT
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RAMOS, Antonio
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RAU, Jacob C
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Rivas-Soto, Axel Rene
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RIVERA, Josias C
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ROBERTS, Jeffery A
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ROCHA, Chris C
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ROMERO, Jose
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RUBIO, Elgardo
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RUIZ SIERRA, Cruz A
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Telfair, Latoya Renee
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Thomas, Gregory
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THOMASHOW, Elliot J
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Thompson, Andre Eugene
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TOO, Doh L
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TOPLOVICH, Chad
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Torres Renteria, Angel Orlando AMTE
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TRAN, Thinh
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TRAN, Trung
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TUTTLE, Carolyn F
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Vallarta, Eduardo
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VANG, David
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VANMETER, Shawn C
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VARELA, Rogelio
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VAUGHAN, Kenneth W
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Vaz, Robert Antonio
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WOMACK, James D
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WOOD, Angel H
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YBARRA, Aaron
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ZURITA, Manuel E
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Events
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Atlanta Students Lunch & Learn
By Jasmine DeLoach &
Yolanda Shaw, AMA
Houston Students
Join National Marrow
Donor Program
By Stephanie Nieto, AMH
Top: AIM students discuss welding
careers with Caterpillar representatives;
Right: Recruiter, Deboris Woods of Johnson
Service Group, presents to AIM students.
Welding Lunch & Learn with Caterpillar!
AIM Atlanta hosted a Welding Lunch and Learn with
two guests from Caterpillar’s Athens location. Why
Caterpillar? Global exposure and opportunities,
deep employee and leadership development
resources, and compelling career paths make it
possible to have the flexibility and excitement of
a diverse career. LeeRoy Martin and Steve Griffin
gave students great information regarding careers
at Caterpillar. Our welding students were given
valuable key points regarding the industry, soft
skills needed for interviewing and background
knowledge of welding with Caterpillar. There was
an intense round of questions from students and
faculty. We had an amazing lunch and an even
more amazing discussion. Our students returned to
class motivated and encouraged by this rewarding
experience.
We are proud to say it was a successful event!
Lunch & Learn with Johnson Service Group!
Johnson Service Group (JSG) was invited to AIM
Atlanta on May 17th for another Lunch and Learn
session. While the students enjoyed lunch, they had
the pleasure of listening to recruiter, Deboris Woods.
JSG has been establishing its position as a leader
in the staffing industry. Since their inception in
1984, they have maintained their position as the
most effective cross-industry staffing solution
available. JSG’s growth throughout the years
has extended to offices throughout the nation.
They serve multiple industries from their major
offices headquartered in Chicago, Illinois and
Atlanta, Georgia, and through their local offices
located within the United States and Canada.
Mr. Woods gave an overview of the current opportunities
available for entry level A&P Mechanics and explained
the lucrative benefits package which includes medical,
dental, life insurance and 401k options.
After the presentation, all graduates with an
A&P license, or those working towards licensure,
were able to meet with Mr. Woods on campus.
This event was well attended and Mr. Woods did
an excellent job informing our students about
current and future openings, locations, and salary
ranges for this growing industry. This event was a
success for AIM Atlanta! n
Philly Campus Welcomes Employers for Career Fair
O
n Thursday May 19, 2016, Career Service
Coordinators Gabrielle Farrell and Jessica
Weney hosted a career fair in combination with
an open house presented by the Admissions
Department at Aviation Institute of Maintenance
Philadelphia. Graduates, active students and
prospective students all attended and had
the opportunity to talk to employers about
future and present career opportunities and
education paths.
A total of ten companies attended: Republic
Airways, Express Jet, Textron, Spirit Airlines,
Piedmont Airlines, Air Wisconsin, Aerotek,
Cape Air, Legacy Aviation, and U.S. Army. Not
only did company representatives attend,
but graduates from AMP also appeared with
their current employers! In addition, Piedmont
Airlines held on site interviews for two A&P
Mechanic positions that needed to be filled at
the Philadelphia International Airport!
By Gabrielle Farrell, AMP
We received excellent feedback from all of
the employers in attendance; all are very
excited to be present at future career events
hosted by AMP. n
Working every day to save lives through
transplant, Be the Match, operated by the
National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP),
visited the AIM Houston campus to inform
our students as to how they can help save the
lives of people with various life threatening
diseases. A huge turnout of students came to
support the cause and joined the Bone Marrow
Registry! Our students learned that joining
the registry it was a huge commitment, but
in the end it results in an even bigger reward;
a chance to save a life. We bid thank you to
Altonet Filmore for coming to our campus and
enlightening our students about this great way
to give back to our community and to those
who donated their time for this worthy cause. n