October 2015 - Aviation Institute of Maintenance

Plane Talk
Class chat
on pages 2, 3
RECOGNITION
on pages 4, 5
EVENTS
on pages 5, 6, 8
Aviation Institute of Maintenance Newsletter
NOVEMBER 2015 VOLUME 25, ISSUE 4
Training Aircraft Finds New
Home in Indianapolis
PLACEMENTS
on page 6, 7
COMMUNITY
on page 9
Orlando holds 4th Aviation Maintenance Summer Camp
By Andy Duncan, AMI
On July 13, 2015 AIM Indy took ownership of a
new (well, new to us) Cessna 152. The plane was
formerly owned by instructor Jason Jackson. Several
students had already had the opportunity to fly in it
on numerous occasions. The wings were removed
for easy transport, and a tow truck (yes, you read
that correctly) was used to deliver the plane to the
school. When the tow truck driver pulled up, he
asked if he could take some pictures of the plane on
the flatbed because this was a first for him. As you
can imagine the new aircraft created quite a buzz on
campus. Several students volunteered time the next
day to help put the wings back on and the aircraft
is already being used for multiple classes, such as
ground operations and inspection. Although this
plane will never take flight again, it has lots to offer
students for their training. An airworthy aircraft is a
great addition to the AIM Indy stable of planes and
training equipment. n
Top: Orlando’s Aviation Maintenance
Summer Camp participants work in the shop;
Right: Session Three participants
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t was an awesome summer at Aviation Institute
of Maintenance. Orlando held its annual Aviation
Maintenance Summer Camp for the 4th year in a
row and it was the most successful yet! We had
such great interest from the community, that three
sessions were held throughout the month of July to
accommodate the number of students wanting to
be a part of this year’s summer camp.
A total of 168 students from several schools in
Central Florida, as well as from other states visiting
the area for the summer, joined us during this
year’s summer camp. The program was a success,
as students were engaged in a unique experience
in aviation maintenance training. During the camp,
the students learned about the basics of aviation
Kansas City Students Attend Oshkosh Air Show
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maintenance. Some were excited to know that they
found what they wanted to do when they finish
high school. This is something that the students
will begin exploring more in regards to their career
options. It was great to see the students actively
engaging with their instructors and learning
more about aviation. Attending the camp was an
experience that they will never forget. n
By Stephen Britt AMK
tudents from AMK attended EAA’s AirVenture 2015 in Oshkosh, WI in July.
They all got the experience of a lifetime at the country’s largest air show.
Over 500,000 people and 10,000 planes were there! The students were
treated to two daytime and one nighttime airshow performances. They also
took in Jerry Yagen’s DeHavilland Mosquito (Grand Prize Warbird), attended
seminars, and heard Dick Rhutan, legendary designer pilot of the Voyager,
speak. This year AirVenture featured the largest number of warbirds ever,
including the worlds only flying F-100, B-29, and Privateer, as well as the
Mosquito. The students also got a close up look at the F-35 Lightning at its first
public showing. The group also visited the EAA’s seaplane base and museum.
All in all, it was a great and fun educational outing. n
Dallas
Gets New
Helicopter
Engine
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Manassas
Opens Vet
Center
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Class Chat
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ExpressJet Airlines partners with Orlando
Houston Welcomes
ExpressJet to Campus
Hiring Events
By Joe Vaught, AMO
By Cathy Hamilton, AMH
Top: Express Jet Representatives give presentation
to AIM Orlando students; Right: Express Jet sets up
at Orlando. Bottom: Graduate takes practical exam
during interview process with ExpressJet
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By Cathy Hamilton, AMH
n July and September of this year, ExpressJet Airlines
visited AIM Orlando to recruit recent graduates
who had earned their certification for A&P mechanic
positions with the airline. This was a unique visit, as
ExpressJet Airlines had a full-process interviewing
set-up on campus for graduates. At the end of each
interview day, graduates left the campus with a career
offer for their airline! In the two visits to AIM Orlando,
19 graduates were offered full time employment as
A&P mechanics with ExpressJet Airlines!
Graduates were excited to participate in this unique
hiring experience, and ExpressJet was very happy
with the outcome of the graduates they interviewed.
ExpressJet Airlines was so happy with the way AIM had
accommodated their interviewing and hiring needs
that the airline will visit AIM Orlando every 5 weeks, to
not only recruit AIM Orlando graduates, but graduates
from any of our other AIM schools in the country.
Career Services Coordinator Cathy Hamilton hosted
on-campus hiring events on September 1, 2015 and
September 2, 2015. The featured employer was
ExpressJet from Shreveport, Louisiana. Recruiters
Keith Broyles and Frank Gourmat conducted
interviews with graduates for A & P Mechanic
positions, visited classrooms to inform students of
the required qualifications for the A & P Mechanic
position, and presented a PowerPoint slideshow
imparting general information about the company
and their services. The students were very excited
about future job opportunities with Express Jet.
This is a magnificent opportunity for any graduate
of AIM’s 11 campuses who are A&P certified. We
look forward to a continued beneficial relationship
between AIM schools and ExpressJet Airlines. n
Textron Aviation Meets with Houston Students
By Cathy Hamilton, AMH
The interview process consisted of a skills practical
test and a face-to-face interview with one of the
recruiters. Upon successful completion of the
interviewing process the chosen candidates received
a job offer that same day.
There were a total of six graduates who attended
the events and four of them received job offers for
a position with ExpressJet located in Shreveport, LA
as an A & P Mechanic.
These events were a great success. n
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extron Aviation recruiter Jason Kopecky came
to the campus to meet and interview graduates
for an A&P Mechanic position. There were three
graduates in attendance that received an interview
and were instructed to go online and create a
profile and complete the application.
Jason provided informational handouts
about the company and its services, and
spoke to current students regarding future
job opportunities with Textron Aviation. A
special classroom presentation was given
to Mr. Darr Page’s evening class at his
request. The students in his class asked
several questions and were very attentive
during the presentation.
We look forward to having other employers visit
our campus in an effort to motivate, inspire, and
employ our students and graduates. n
Class Chat
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Lufthansa Technik Puerto Rico partners with Orlando
By Joe Vaught, AMO
Dallas Gets New
Helicopter Engine from
Turbomeca USA
By Cindy Grise, AMD
Left: AIM Orlando partners with Lufthansa Technik Puerto Rico;
Top Right: Lufthansa Technik HR representatives give presentation to AIM Orlando students;
Bottom Right: Lufthansa Technik HR representatives visit AIM Orlando
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n Wednesday, August 5th, Human Resources
representatives from Lufthansa Technik Puerto
Rico visited AIM Orlando to speak to students and
graduates about positions for mechanics at their
new Maintenance Repair and Overhaul facility in
Aguadilla, Puerto Rico.
Lufthansa HR representatives met with Campus
Executive Director, Mr. Jerry Moore, who provided
information on AIM’s history and mission, and gave
a tour of the AIM Orlando campus. After the tour,
Lufthansa HR reps offered a presentation to the AIM
Orlando student body. Lufthansa Human Resources
then interviewed qualified graduates for mechanic
positions. All AIM Orlando students, staff and
graduates enjoyed the visit and look forward to a
great partnership moving forward with Lufthansa
Technik Puerto Rico. Another great day at AIM Orlando
for our students and graduates. n
JetBlue Presents Apprenticeship Program at Manassas
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s the sun, ever so gently, ascended above
JFK airfield, so did the aircraft operated
by JetBlue of New York. The plane was on a
mission; to safely provide transportation to
passengers travelling to Dulles International
Airport. Moreover, aboard the flight were four
enthusiastic members of the JetBlue family.
These JetBlue employees or “Crew Members”
were also on a mission; to arrive at the Aviation
Institute of Maintenance’s Manassas campus
and present an innovative apprenticeship
program. The four, Linda Phaneuf, Andrew
Kozak, Nancy Kumar and Alvaro Espinoza
were excited to discuss the opportunity of a
lifetime. They explained to the students the
process of a successful career through the
company’s apprenticeship program. This is
a chance for an inexperienced AMT to train
with a seasoned JetBlue Aviation Maintenance
Technician. If chosen, the apprentice will have
full crew member benefits and will receive an
hourly rate of $18.00. Upon completion of the
one-year program and passing a final exam,
the apprentice will likely become a full-time
Aviation Maintenance Technician with JetBlue.
Additionally, the salary will increase to $24.00
per hour. Needless to say, the prospect is
enormous. To be a newly licensed technician
with little or no experience and receive training
to work on Airbuses and 737’s is astonishing.
The apprenticeship program is offered biyearly, and all applicants must have a valid
Airframe and Powerplant License. As the sun
descended in Manassas, Virginia, the four crew
members boarded their flight and headed back
to New York. However, they did not leave until
they had spent the day and evening outlining
to our students a pathway to success through
the JetBlue apprenticeship program. n
AIM Dallas received exciting news from Turbomeca’s
technical instructor, Marco Valadez: Turbomeca USA
is donating an Arriel 1 AS 350 turbo shaft engine to
the school! This comes from their desire to promote
the French built helicopter engine to the aviation
industry and the good relationship they have with
the Dallas campus. Turbomeca USA is the largest
solely dedicated helicopter engine manufacturer
in the world. The Grand Prairie location in Texas
provides instructor, Henry Hilburn, an interesting and
educational facility to tour with his class. This location
has also been an excellent source of employment for
many of our graduates.
On a recent field trip, student Adam Lyon won a free
one-week 1st Line Maintenance course; valued at
$2,000. After successful completion of the course,
a student should be able to utilize the appropriate
engine maintenance documentation to properly
troubleshoot engine problems and identify faults in
engine systems and specific components. This will
provide Adam with additional aviation maintenance
skills as he looks for employment after graduation
next year. n
Recognition
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Chesapeake Instructor Honored
by Local Boy Scout Troops
Houston Recognizes
Student of the Quarter
By Brad Groom, AMN
By Kia Gabriel, AMH
On August 5, 2015, AIM Houston recognized
Katrina Oyer as Student of the Quarter. Katrina
received a certificate and a $25 gas card. She is
a Veteran of the Marine Corps and started the
Aviation Maintenance Technician Program in
May 2015. Katrina has advanced academically by
maintaining a 4.0 GPA and perfect attendance.
She is also the Team Leader on the AIM Houston
Completion Team.
Katrina’s instructor, Mr. Morrison, describes
her as a “great helper and a good student”. He
also brags about her leadership skills and how
she is always willing to go the extra mile to
help others. Congratulations Katrina Oyer! n
Oakland Student Receives
EAA Scholarship
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t is not every day that you get honored by the Boy
Scouts of America, but this past month an AIM
Chesapeake Instructor, Mr. Kurt Gibson, received a
Certificate of Appreciation for his outstanding service
to youth and dedication to Boy Scout Troop 471.
Troop 471 is based at his church in Virginia Beach,
Virginia. According to their Scout Master, Mr. Gibson
took the initiative to set up one of the finest aviation
days Troop 471 has ever had. AIM Chesapeake is
always reaching out into the community to help and
Mr. Gibson is proving what one person can do for
so many. Thirty scouts earned honorary Aviation
Badges that day because of one person’s idea to
help the local community. Congratulations to Mr.
Kurt Gibson and additional “kudos” to Mr. Thom
Sare, Ms. Nancy Jones and Mr. Thomas Schaffer
for all their help with the Boy Scouts. n
Record Number of Chesapeake
Graduates Earn FAA Certification
By Maurice R. Person II, AMN
By Susanne Shahrodizadh, AMS
Top: Ric Ryburn and Chris Honeycutt; Left: Jason
Knoop celebrates his new A&P Certificate.
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The EAA’s scholarship program encourages,
recognizes and supports excellence among
those studying the technologies and skills
of aviation. These annual scholarships help
outstanding students who demonstrate
financial need to accomplish their goals.
Applicants should be well-rounded and involved
in school and community activities as well as
aviation. This year’s winner was Ms. Anastasia
Miles, who received a $500 scholarship towards
her tuition. At AIM Oakland we are proud of all
our outstanding and hardworking students, but
today we extend a special warm congratulations
to Ms. Anastasia Miles. Keep up the wonderful
work! n
hesapeake had a record breaking September,
with nine mechanics receiving their FAA
certification in the first 18 days of the month. We
even had a Twofer Tuesday. On September 15th,
Jason Knoop and Chris Honeycutt both received
their A&P Certificates.
Ric Ryburn, Capstone Program Instructor, said “It’s
a testament to the hard work that these graduates
are putting into their final preparation. I have a lot of
respect for the commitment that they have all had
to completing their certification, and their desire to
enter the aviation field.”
So far in 2015, 30 mechanics have received their
FAA Certification. AIM Chesapeake and its Capstone
Program are far ahead of previous years. The
Capstone program was designed to help students
navigate the needed examinations upon graduation.
Ryburn added “So far in 2015, we have had 68
graduates, and 30 certifications. That is a 44%
certification rate this year, which is higher than we
have had in the past.”
Campus Executive Director, James Luck said, “We are
extremely excited about the success of our Capstone
program here at AIM, Chesapeake. Our end goal has
been and always will be to produce quality, certified
A&P mechanics that will go on to be competent and
productive employees in the aviation industry. The
Capstone that we’ve built has gotten off to a great
start, producing a record number of A&P certificated
graduates.” n
Recognition - Events
AIM for Your Career Day at Philadelphia
By Gabrielle Farrell , AMP
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Orlando Celebrates
First Graduates of Aircraft
Dispatcher Program
By Ivan Rodriguez, AMO
Brian Yeitz and the aircraft dispatcher students
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n August 12th, Career Service Coordinator
from AIM Philly, Gabrielle Farrell, hosted
a career fair in combination with an open
house hosted by the Admissions Department.
Graduates, students and prospective students
all attended and had the opportunity to talk to
employers about future career opportunities
and education paths.
A total of 9 companies attended: Keystone
Turbine, Piedmont Airlines, Swissport, MAG, Inc.,
United States Air Force, Snap-on Industrial, Spirit
Airlines, Textron Aviation and Crown Consulting,
Inc. Not only did company representatives
attend, but graduates from AMP also appeared
with their current employers! Spirit Airlines
graduate representatives were Maureen Berry
(2014), Mehmet Hoxholli (2012), Lee Davidson
(2010), Joseph Kolaniewicz (2013), and Matthew
Iannacone (2009). Graduate Representative
Kristopher Musto (2012) from Textron Aviation
and Julio Ayala (2015) with Crown Consulting,
Inc. also were present.
We received excellent feedback from the
employers and they are enthusiastic to attend
future events – just about as enthusiastic as
AMP is to host its next career fair!. n
Brian Yeitz and Andy Lai, ADX graduate
Financial Responsibility Lunch & Learn Session at Atlanta
By Adrienne Tooke, AMA
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ver the course of several weeks in
August, AIM Atlanta had a financial coach
come in and present pertinent information
to the students, which would assist the them
with their life skills upon graduating. Mr.
Parker covered topics such as; Putting Your
Paycheck to Work, Budgeting, Creating a
Budget for Personal Success, Credit and Credit
Scores, as well as Banking and Investing. Mr.
Parker also provided budget booklets to
those who participated. This workshop has
been offered to both the day and evening
students. n
In June 2015, AMO started a brand new group of
Aircraft Dispatcher (ADX) students and before
we knew it, we were wrapping up the course with
five successful graduates! After ten weeks of intense
studying, they are finishing up the testing process and
have been interviewing with many different airlines
around the country. A couple of students have already
received offers and will start on the job training in the
coming weeks!
Our second full class started in September 2015 and is
looking very promising. We are excited about our new
students and are looking forward to another successful
completion and a great group of bright students
becoming practicing Aircraft Dispatchers! n
Events - Placements
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Indy Celebrates Start
of the NFL Season
Houston Celebrates National Aviation Day
By Kia Gabriel, AMH
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n August 19, AIM Houston celebrated National
Aviation Day on campus by having a miniature
golf contest during break periods. Each student
could earn raffle tickets by participating in
the day’s events. In addition, both shifts had
a paper plane contest where students designed
and created their own paper airplanes. They
then competed against each other to see
which student had the one that could fly the
Placements
AIM Indianapolis celebrated the start of the
NFL regular season with a NFL Season Kickoff
cookout. Students and staff were encouraged
to wear their favorite NFL jerseys for the event.
Students wore jerseys from current players to
old Hall of Famer’s of various teams in the
league. At lunch time, staff worked together
to serve burgers and hot dogs fresh off the
grill. The Thursday night game between the
New England Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers
was not for another 8 hours, but the hangar
was decorated for a football party along with
footballs and corn hole for the students to
enjoy. Campus Director, Andy Duncan, and
student, Chelsea Santos squared off in their
Patriots and Steelers jerseys for a picture.
Students who were present for the NFL
kickoff party were also entered into a raffle
where four students won gift cards. n
ACOSTA, M
ADAMS, Adarian
ADJAKLO, K
AKHIGBE, J
AL-TURCK, Abdullah
Alshaikhli, Ali
ALVAREZ CLAUDIO, Alejandro
ANDERSON, Cedric R
ARELLANO, G
AROCKIASAMY, Austine
ASFAW, Samson
ASTON, J
AYERS, Zachary
BAKER, J
BALOLONG, Adam
BARNES, D
BATES, S
BATTS, Isiah
BILLUPS, Johnny W
BIRT, J
BOBB, K
BRADY, Stephen
Duncan Aviation
Lear Stevens Aviation
Eagle Aviation
Eagle Aviation
Aviation Technical Services (ATS-MRO)
STS VT Mobile Aerospace Engineering
Midair USA
Signature Flight Support
Eagle Aviation
Sky Shuttle Helicopters
Eagle Aviation Services
HSGI, Inc.
Midair USA
Delta Global Services
Aircraft International Service Group
True Staffing
Strom Aviation-Tx
AAR Corp
VL Inc. Corporation
Delta Airlines, Inc.
Compass Airlines
American flyer
furthest, again competing for a raffle ticket.
At the end of the event, students were able
to win tool boxes which went to Noel Alba
and Michael Robinson on dayshift and Zack
Jacobs and Chris Shepard on night shift. Other
student winners were able to get AIM items
such as drawstring back packs and water
bottles. The students enjoyed the competition
and look forward to the next one. n
BRAVO, Andres A
BRITT, W
BROOKS, J
BROOKS, Michael R
BROWN, P
Buckles, John
BUICE, R
BURGESS, J
BURKES, J
CAGE, K
CAMPBELL, J
CAMPBELL, N
CARR, J
Carr, Torris L
CARSON, J
CASTREJON, Miguel A
CAVAZOS, Stephen
CHEN, Winston M
Cividini, Massimiliano
CLARK, G
CLARK, R
CLINE, V
COBB, Charlie M
COELLO, Oscar
COKER, L
COLBERG, B
PDS Tech
Delta Airlines, Inc.
Precision Aviation Services
Swissport
PDS Tech Inc.
Omni Air
Imagineair
PDS Tech Inc.
Burkes Diesel Service
PDS Tech Inc.
Mesa Air Group
Eagle Aviation Services, Inc
Eagle Aviation
Republic Airways Holdings Inc.
STS Aerostaff Services
United States Air Force Reserve
TBI U.S. Operations, Inc.
TBI U.S. Operations, Inc.
US Airways
Airworthy Aerospace
Allegis Group
Airplanes Inc.
Kusa Aviatio (Jack Brooks Regional )
Envoy Air (Hobby Airport)
Airplanes Inc.
The Maintenance Group, Inc.
Placements
JERVIS, T
CONTRERAS, Anthony
Streamlined Aircraft Detaling
JONES, R
CORDERO, Kelvin
Midair USA
JONES, Tyrell
COUCH, C
Allegis Group
JOSEPH, T
COWART, Adam J
Aerotek - Orlando
Jozan, Daniel Z
CRAIG, Melissa K
Dallas Airmotive
KELLY, Gerald
Crittenden, Shaun
ACE Composites
KEOUGH, Aaron S
CUDA, J
Delta Airlines, Inc.
KHATIB, O
CULVERSON, D
Aloha Air Cargo
KING, Aaron
DAL PRA, Dennis A
Vertical Aviation
Koroveshi, Donald
Darling, Randy
AAR Corp
Kotulka, Ryan
DAVIES, E
Haeco Americas
LAMOUREAUX, Wayne
DeLellis, John
Amazon Inc.
LANCASTER, G
DICKERSON, Q
Randstad Agency
LAWAL, O
Didyoung, Thomas
Sikorsky Helicopters
LeMessurier, Joshua
Dodson-Johnston, Leon Servisair
LESTER, James M
DOS SANTOS, L
American Panel Corporation
Leto, Marc
DOWNES, Z
Impact Staffing
LIBERTO, Maria
DUDEK, J
Airline Transport Professionals
LIMEHOUSE, Al C
Duncan, Jeffrey
Chantilly Air
LLACA HERNANDEZ, Emmanuel
DURON, Juan
Dallas Airmotive
LOPEZ, Pete
EBENEZER, David
Allegis Group (Aerotek)
LOPEZ, Rodolfo
EGGLESTON, J
Epps Aviation
LOTT, L
ELEM, J
Eagle Aviation
LUGO-VILLODAS, A
ESCOBAR, Jose
Signature Flight Support
LUMPKIN, D
EVANS, R
Eagle Aviation
LUNA, Hector
FARAJ, Mohammad
Southwest Airlines (Hobby)
LUZIER, T
FELIX, Jose M
Midair USA
MARSHALL, Robert W
FERMIN, Guilliani
Midair USA
MCCOLLOUGH, D
FICKLIN, B
Jebco Inc.
MCCONNELL, Justin
Fields, Russell
SkyWest
MCFARLANE, R
Fisler, Shaun
Roork’s Farm Supply, INC.
MCGREGOR, L
Foday, Samuel
Bell Helicopter Textron Inc
McKINNEY, Bonnita R
Francisco, Johan
Republic Airways Holdings Inc.
MCMANES, Theresa
FRANKLIN, N
ARK Temporary Staffing
MEISKY, John D
Freeman, David
Groh Aviation
MERCHANT, L
Galante, Richard
Dulles Aviation
MERRIWEATHER, Trevor S
GALINDO Joshua
G E Oil & Gas (J-Port)
MIKELL, T
GALUSHA, Adam F
TP Aerospace Technics, LLC.
MILLER, K
GARCIA ALFONSO, Bryan Midair USA
MILLS, Keith D
GARCIA CLAUDIO, Ernesto A Midair USA
MITCHELL, Florence M
GARCIA, Andrew
Signature Flight Support
MOALA, Joseph
GARDIER, M
The FLight School of Gwinnett
MOHAMMEDBRHAN TAHA, B
GEORGE, Brandon T
Freedom Aviation
Mojeed, Bello
Gess, Jesse
IDS
MOJICA, Emmanuel A
GIBBONS, L
Timco, Greensboro
MONTES, Brian
GOMEZ, Victor
AAR Corp
MORENO, Mark
Gonzalez, Omar
US Airways
MORROW, A
GREEN, G
PDS Tech Inc.
MOURINO, Wilson S
GREGG, Charles W
Vertical Aviation
MOYSTON, J
GROVES, Travis
Mesa Air Group (IAH)
MURILLO, Edward
GRUBB, Johnathan D
DRS Technologies
Myers, Richard E
GUERRA, J
Snowlift LLC
NDALA, H
GUERRA, Jordan J
Allegis Group/Aerotek
NDIAYE, E
GUIOU, Justin
Menzies Avaition
NELSON, A
HALL, A
Vartan Aviation Support
NGUYEN, Thai Q
HAMILTON, J
Mercedes Benz
NICKENS, William J
HARRY, L
PDS Tech Inc.
OLGADO, Luke
HEARD, J
Delta Airlines, Inc.
OLUWOLE, A
HEDRICK, Zachary
Airrow Corp.
ONYEKACHI, D
HENDRIETH, A
Hire Dynamics
ORTIZ, Roberto L
HICKSON, L
General Dynamics Corporation
HINES, Josh
Aviation Technical Services (ATS-MRO) Ostermann, Michael
Ouedraogo, Sidwaya E
HONG, T
SkyWest, Inc
Ould Khaoua, Youcef
HOPPE, S
PDS Tech Inc.
HORNE, E
Parsec, Inc
OWENS, C
HOWARD, J
Johnson Service Group (JSG)
PACHECO, R
HUFFMAN, James S
Dean Baldwin Painting
PALMER, Larry D
HULSTINE, D
Delta Airlines, Inc.
PATINO, David A
IGHANI, Pouya
Dallas Airmotive
Pearce, David
INCZEDY, Ricky D
Midair USA
PEDRAZA, Saul
IRIAS, J
Johnson Service Group
PEREZ, Sebastian
JABAGAT, Fernando D
Diodes Fab Technologies
PETTWAY, C
JACKSON, M
PDS Tech Inc.
PHAM, Bradley
JACOBS, B
National Salvage and Service Corp
PLUMMER, James
Jacobs, Bennigo
Randstad
PRAETORIUS, George
Jacobs, Isaac
Hortman Aviation
PUTMON, R
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Airworthy Aerospace
Endeavor Air
DRS Technologies
Strom Aviation-Tx
Skywest Airlines
Allegis Group/Aerotek
Avocet Aircraft Maint. & Engineering
Eagle Aviation
DRS Technologies
Giannuzzi Aerospace LLC
Boeing
DRS Technologies
Crystal Mover Services, Inc
EXPRESS JETS
SouthWest Airline
Horizon Aviation
Giannuzzi Aerospace LLC
AECOM
Midair USA
Advantage Resourcing
Dallas Airmotive
Rotortech Services, Inc
Endeavor Air
True Staffing
Valiant Steel Pipe
Menzies Aviation
Epps Air Service, Inc
Haeco Americas
Delta Airlines, Inc.
Dallas Airmotive
Johnson Service Group (JSG)
PDS Tech Inc.
Piedmont Airlines
PSA Airlines/USAir Express
Midair USA
Vartan Aviation Support
Delta Air Lines
Delta Airlines, Inc.
Select Management Resources
Launch Technical & Workforce Solutions
American Airlines
Streamlined Aircraft Detaling
Allegis Group
ASIG
Midair USA
VAN WAGNER AIRSHIP GROUP, LLC.
Signature Flight Support
Select Staffing-Atlanta
Dal Global Services
STS AEROSPACE
Mesa Air Group (IAH)
Atlantic Aviation
Trans State Airlines
STS Aviation Group
Eagle Aviation
BBA Aviation Engine Repair
ABB Robotics
Hayward FBO Service
EXPRESS JETS
STS Aerostaff Services
Midair USA
US Airways
Planetechs
Giannuzzi Aerospace LLC
PDS Tech Inc.
Army Aviation Heritage Foundation
Cessna Aircraft Company
GE Energy
ASIG
GE Energy
American flyer
Eagle Aviation Services, Inc
All Around Aviation
URS
Elizabeth City Water Treatment Plant
Delta Airlines, Inc.
RADYVONYUK, Daniella
RAMSEY, Christopher
Rausch, Anthony
REEVES, D
REYES Hernandez, Tomas
ROBINSON, A
RODRIGUEZ, J
ROGERS, Aaron
RUSTEBAKKE, A
SADA, Hugo J
SANTIAGO AVILES, Wilfredo
Santiago, Carlos
SCHELLINGER, Ashley M
Schultz, John
SCOTT, D
SELDON, C
SEVALLOS, Anthony
SEWELL, Brandon P
SHAFER, C
SHORT, Jonathan R
Silverstein, Grant
SIMPSON, Shawn C
SMITH, J
STANFORD, B
STEIGER, Seth
STEMSLEY, T
STILTNER, James B
STONE, Jason
STRAUSS III, Christopher
STRINGFELLOW, Jacob T
Stryszowski, Karol
SUTTER, Joshua J
TALLEY, Raymond
Tanis, Bryan
Tankersly, Adam S
TAPIA, Raul
TAVERAS, Jose L
THAPA, N
TREPASSO, C
TREVINO, L
TRIVOL, V
URENA, Pedro E
Van Horn, Richard
VANALLEN, Christopher
VARNEY, Lee
VELAZQUEZ, Mario A
Walker, Brian
Walz, Eric
WAMUGI, Lawrence
WARD, E
WASHINGTON, Gregory
WASHINGTON, J
WASSEL, Joshua J
WEST, Michelle L
WIATROSKI, G
WIGGINS, G
WILKERSON, Maxwell T
WILLIAMS, A
WILLIAMS, Dominick O
WILLIAMS, F
WILLIAMS, J
WILLIAMS, Terence
WILLIS, C
WILSON, J
WILSON, Miles
WILSON, Miranda
WILSON, R
Xhindoli, Gerdi
YPINA, Spencer
Fast Aviation
Aviation Technical Services-MRO
Republic Airways Holdings Inc.
Delta Airlines
Allied Aviation
Eagle Aviation
STS Aerostaff Services
PDS Tech, Inc.
North State Aviation
United Airlines (IAH)
Skyway Enterprises/Kissimmee Aviation
Air Wisconsin
Delta Airlines Inc.
Air Wisconsin
Plane Techs
Launch
United Airlines (IAH)
Haeco Americas
Mobile Staff Solutions
Sherman and Reilly, Textron
Dassault Falcon
Compass Airlines
The Aircraft Maintenance Company Inc.
PDS Tech Inc.
Granite Services International
Vartan Aviation Support
S.E.A.L. Aviation
MGA Research Corporation
Lear Stevens Aviation
Granite Services International
Manassas Airport
Piedmont Airlines
Waste Management
Greenwood Lake Airport
Allegis Group
Aviation Institute of Maintenance
Midair USA
Launch
Interior Development Group
PDS Tech Inc.
PDS Aviation Services
Panasonic Avionics
H A Creta Inc.
Airborne Maintenance Engineering Service
Aloha Cargo
Aircraft Service International Group
Comcast Cablevision Allegis Group
North Star Trekking
PDS Tech Inc.
Dwayne Webb Trucking
Plane Techs
Vertical Aviation
Aviation Technical Services (ATS-MRO)
Delta Airlines, Inc.
Hawk Aviation Maintenance Services
Midair USA
Southwest Airlines
Express Jet (IAH)
Johnson Service Group
PDS Tech Inc.
MGA Research Corporation
Aviation Institute of Maintenance-AMA
STS Aerostaff Services
American Eagle/ Envoy Airlines
Signature Flight Support
Flight School of Gwinnett
STS Aviation Services
Triumph Accessory Services
Events - Community
8
Manassas Opens Campus Veteran Center
C
onstitution Day, a time to reflect and celebrate
the document that makes our country great, also
marked the opening of AIM Manassas’ Campus Veterans
Center. Attending the opening ceremony were AIM’s
veteran students who served the country proudly. Jan
Schoonmaker, the Campus Executive Director, along
with Michael Stakkeland (U.S. Marine Corps) and Oscar
Rodriguez (U.S. Marine Corps) did the ribbon cutting and
the Chantilly Honor Guard presented the colors. All stood
for the National Anthem and Lee Purser, Post Commander
of the American Legion Post 10, Manassas, Virginia, gave
the keynote address. After closing remarks were given,
the participants were invited to enjoy refreshments. The
center, painted to symbolize patriotism, displays wall
insignias associated with all branches of service. This
separate space for veterans is an area to wind down and
enjoy a game of air hockey or work on-line with the Vet
Center Computer system. Equipped with a television, Wii
gaming system and areas for study, the center is also a
space for camaraderie. Most importantly, the center is a
way for AIM to say thank you to the men and women who
have sacrificed and serviced so bravely. Thank you! n
Las Vegas Supports
Salvation Army with
Bottled Water Drive
2015 Life South Blood Drive at Atlanta Campus
By Adrienne Tooke, AMA
O
ur staff and students enjoy partnering with
Life South in order to donate blood. At AIM
Atlanta, we like to do whatever we can to help
those in need, especially if it could potentially
save someone’s life. Life South comes to the
campus from 11am-6pm and stays until the last
person has donated. We try to do this at least
twice a year. n
By Lisa Nordman, AML
T
Houston Holds Student Appreciation Day
By Kia Gabriel, AMH
he students at AIM Las Vegas held a “Beat
the Heat” bottled water drive to benefit
the Salvation Army. The water drive was
scheduled from July 27, 2015 to August 14,
2015. AIM students collected bottles and
cases of water to help those in need during
the hot summer months in the valley.
Niki Donahue, Executive Campus Director
said, “Las Vegas is a community that comes
together in caring for those in need and we’re
part of that community. This is an opportunity
for students to be successful in coming
together in helping those in our community
that are in need.”
AIM Houston celebrated our students on
September 16, 2015. Students played games
such as putt-putt golf, bingo, and box basketball.
They received raffle tickets for participation and
winning. We raffled off AIM merchandise such
as draw string bags, cups, and hats, along with
gift cards. The winner for day shift was Eduardo
Aparle and night shift winner was Travis
Webster. Other students had the opportunity
to win AIM merchandise items like beanie
hats, baseball hats, and water bottles. Campus
employees served the students Little Caesar’s
pizza with chips and drinks.
AIM Houston appreciates our students for all
their hard work. n
The Salvation Army serves about 2,000
bottles of water a day throughout the summer
to homeless individuals, low income families
and seniors. AIML set a goal of 37,200 fluid
ounces. At the conclusion of the Water Drive,
the campus greatly exceeded that goal with a
final count of 86,300 fluid ounces, equivalent
to 5,107 bottles. A salute of gratitude to our
students, staff, and faculty that contributed
time out of their day to pick-up, transport,
package and ship all of the water. AIML truly
made a difference and we did it together. n