April 2014 - Aviation Institute of Maintenance

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Plane Talk
Class chat
on pages 2-4
RECOGNITION
on pages 4, 5
EVENTS
Aviation Institute of Maintenance Newsletter
APRIL 2014 VOLUME 24, ISSUE 2
Indianapolis Earns Diamond Award
on pages 6, 8
PLACEMENTS
on pages 6, 7
Orlando Student
wins EAA SportAir
Scholarship
By Ivan Rodriguez, AMO
By Andy Duncan, AMI
T
hey have done it again! That’s right, the faculty
at AIM Indianapolis has earned, for an impressive
10th consecutive year, the Award of Excellence,
“Diamond Award”. The Diamond Award is the
highest honor the Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA) gives to a business or school for their training
efforts. AIM Indy has made this very significant
accomplishment ten years in a row. Mike Newman,
Director of Education says, “Each instructor
completed over 35 hours of industry related training
this past year.” This training was completed on
FAAsafety.gov, AMT Society, Aircraft Electronics
Association and the Annual IA Training provided
by our local Flight Standards District Office (FSDO).
In addition, AIM Indy provides in-house refresher
training for all instructors two times a year. This
F
training program, instituted at the Indianapolis
campus, ensures all instructors are up to date with
what is going on in the industry and gives them
plenty to share in their classes. The school goes
The Diamond Award is the
highest honor the Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) gives to a business
or school for their training efforts.
above and beyond with their instructor training
efforts and even has students participate in the
FAA AMT Awards program. Congratulations to the
faculty at AIM Indy. n
Atlanta Participates in
Delta Internship Program
or the second year, Delta has invited AMA to submit
resumes of students interested in participating
in their internship program. This is a paid 12
week program, working up to 24 hours between
Friday and Sunday. Applicants must carry a 3.0
GPA or above and have completed at least 50% of
their program to qualify. Interested students signed
up, staff checked their eligibility, resumes were
created and submitted along with letters of
EAA is a growing and diverse organization of
members with a wide range of aviation interests
and backgrounds. EAA was founded in 1953 by a
group of individuals in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, who
were interested in building their own airplanes.
Through the decades, the organization expanded
its mission to include antiques, classics, warbirds,
aerobatic aircraft, ultra-light sport aircraft, helicopters
and contemporary manufactured aircraft.
The Experimental Aircraft
Association’s SportAir Workshop
Program offered a scholarship in the
amount of $500 to Zachary Ayers, a
student currently enrolled at AMO to
be used for any purpose related to
the education of the student.
The Experimental Aircraft Association’s SportAir
Workshop Program offered a scholarship in the
amount of $500 to Zachary Ayers, a student
currently enrolled at AMO, to be used for any
purpose related to the education of the student.
The Scholarship was chosen based upon an
essay answer, with up to a hundred words, to the
question: If you had the opportunity to “change the
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By Deb Wade, AMA
recommendation to Delta. Delta selected the
following students for interviews: Scott Bates,
Daisha Bracey, Travis Jackson, Lamar Scott,
Jamaine Smith, Ashley Stanford and Darylnetta
Wilson. We will know, after this publication goes
to press, who the lucky winners are. AMA has
enjoyed a long standing relationship with Delta
Airlines and we know these applicants will shine!
Congratulations for making the cut! n
Zachary Ayers receiving the EAA Scholarship
Class Chat
2
Houston Students Visit
United Airlines
Indianapolis
Students Design
Mouse Trap
Race Cars
February’s class activity was fun and
innovative. Each class had a competition
to build a race car out of a mouse trap.
Each class was given 2 mouse traps to
work with. There were just a few rules that
they had to follow in regards to how they
could alter the mouse traps. On the day
of the competition, each team was scored
on the distance the car went. The mouse
trap car had to start with no assistance
and had to steer itself. There was a lot of
laughter and cheering in the hangar. Each
team had a great time building and racing
their class car. n
By James Luck, AMN
By Eric Vaneenenaam, AMH
Cabin Atmosphere Systems Day Shift
O
n Tuesday, February 11, the AIM Houston Cabin
Atmosphere systems day shift went on a field
trip to the United Airlines heavy check hangar at
Houston’s Hobby Airport. Inside was a Boeing 737-800
undergoing a D check. This meant that much of the
aircraft was opened up and accessible to our students.
Two participants in AIM Indy’s Mouse
Trap Race Cars Competition
Scholarship
continued
world” with regards to aviation, what would you do
and why? The student’s winning essay was among
20 other submissions and showed the student’s
knowledge of the field of aviation and analytical
thinking. In his essay, Mr. Ayers stated that “Aviation
as it stands is the fastest and safest way to travel
A United Airlines Chief Inspector led the students
around the aircraft, showing them different components
and systems, especially the air conditioning and
oxygen systems. He described airline maintenance
procedures and also gave the students some job
search tips from his experience.
It was a great experience for everyone and the
students really enjoyed getting an insider’s look at
commercial aviation. n
to most locations. If I could do one thing to change
Aviation for the future, I would attempt to bring
aviation to the lives of everyone. Ever since the
dawn of man’s technological prowess, we have
dreamt to fly. I propose that mankind invest heavily
in the ultra-light sport aircraft, particularly with
STOL and VTOL capabilities so as to bring aviation
to distant locales without access to an airport. These
By Vance Watson, AMH
Airframe Electrical Students
On February 18th 2014, AIM Houston’s Airframe
Electrical students went on a field trip to United
Airlines at Hobby Airport. While there, our tour guide
and 30yr mechanic, Bill Smith, took the class around
the Boeing 737-800 that was in Heavy check. The
class got to see, from start to finish, the process of
how the airlines flow the work that is accomplished
on a daily basis.
The class got to see just how much wiring is installed
in the aircraft, and how each wire has a specific
function. During the tour they got to see the aircraft
jacked and the landing gear swings accomplished.
All the students were really impressed with the
opportunity to experience a “real world” workplace
in the aviation industry.
Getting out of the classroom and into a real aviation
environment is a good student morale booster. It
gives them more incentive to graduate, get their A&P
certification and start their new career in aviation. n
aircraft should be cheap, easy to maintain, and easy
to pilot.”
Mr. Zachary Ayers is a successful student at AMO, who
was nominated and won the award as a student
of the MOD for December 2013. AMO is proud to
have students focused on their training and shows
that they will be positive contributors to the field of
aviation. n
Class Chat
3
Manassas Turning Back the
Clock with Historical Plane Build
A
IM Manassas is continuing the process of building a
Sopwith Camel. The Sopwith Camel was a British World
War I single-seat biplane fighter introduced on the Western
Front in 1917. Manufactured by Sopwith Aviation Company, it
had a short-coupled fuselage, heavy, powerful rotary engine,
and concentrated fire from twin synchronized machine guns.
Though difficult to handle, to an experienced pilot it provided
unmatched maneuverability. A superlative fighter, the Camel
was credited with shooting down 1,294 enemy aircraft; more
than any other Allied fighter of the war. It also served as a
ground-attack aircraft, especially near the end of the conflict,
when it was outclassed in the air-to-air role by newer fighters.
By Scott Kenney, AMM
A huge milestone was met by the AIM located
in Chesapeake, VA on Friday January 17, 2014.
Our Nieuport 24 went for its first taxi check!
This is the direct result of many current and
past students building this aircraft for many
years. Our next goal is to have it flying in the
blue skies for the 100 year anniversary of the
Great War. We feel we can make this goal by
June/August 2014 time frame. n
Originally the Camel was a completely wooden framed
aircraft, but to make the aircraft sturdier AIM Manassas has
elected to build the fuselage out of tubular steel while the
rest of the aircraft will be made out of Sitka Spruce. The
effort for building this aircraft is lead by one of our most
experienced instructors, Richard Lewis, who is a long time
employee of AIM and Tidewater Tech. With his guidance and
the help of students and instructors alike, AIM Manassas plans
on getting this historical aircraft finished and ready to fly. All
parts of the aircraft have been handmade, by students and
instructors, similarly to how it was originally manufactured
and the engine was bought from Rotec engines.
The process of building this aircraft has been a long and
grueling process that was originally started in 2007. Typical
build time for one of these aircraft is about 1000 hours of
straight work. A lot of progress has been made on the aircraft
and it is our hope to have it completed by July. n
Chesapeake
Taxi Check
Nieuport 24
WW1 Aircraft
Manassas makes progress in
building its Sopwith Camel.
Financial Aid Talk on Finance
Management at Orlando By Desiree Pyle, AMO
By providing our students with the skills and
attitudes to improve their personal finances, our
students are well educated and more responsible
when they graduate.
A
The most recent Financial Aid
Talk provided by the Financial Aid
Department every second Tuesday
IM Orlando is dedicated to our students’ personal
development as well as providing the services that
support our students’ efforts to succeed. The Financial
Aid Department provides a Financial Aid Talk every second
Tuesday of the mod on topics that the students have
voiced to us they would like to hear about. Our Financial
Aid Talks have consisted of “How to Increase Your Credit
Score”, “How to Protect Yourself against Identity Theft”
and “How to Budget Yourself While In College.” During
the most recent talk, held on how to budget yourself while
in college, a total of 38 students attended outside of school
time in the computer lab before and after class. To start
off each Financial Aid Talk, we begin with a game. For
this specific topic, four volunteer students had to create
Chesapeake’s Nieuport 24 went
for its first taxi check!
a budget in 60 seconds. Students were allotted
only a salary of $35,000 and had to pay all of the
bills given in my example, such as rent, utilities, and
groceries. The winners received AIM merchandise as
prizes and all participants received something for
attending.
To close out our Financial Aid Talks, the students
are provided a handout with essential information
regarding the subject at hand. Our goal is to provide
our students with the skills and attitudes necessary
to transition from a college student to a professional
in the field. By providing our students with the skills
and attitudes to improve their personal finances, our
students are well educated and more responsible
when they graduate. n
Class Chat/Recognition
4
Oakland Visits Travis Air Force Base
Atlanta Recognizes
Brandy Carter
W
e are pleased to announce a recipient of the
Georgia Workforce Investment Act (WIA) tuition
assistance program. Ms. Carter started her program as
an Aviation Maintenance Technical Engineer in August
of 2013. Prior to her enrollment she took the initiative
to apply for WIA tuition assistance. This is what she
has to say regarding her experience.
Q: How did you find out about the WIA program?
Brandy: I was filing for unemployment and the
unemployment office informed me about trade
assistance programs that I might be eligible for.
They told me that there were funds available to go
towards developing a new trade.
A
IM Oakland goes on a field trip! Whenever
possible, our instructors try to find ways to
get students out of the classroom and into a real
world setting. This time the students headed
over to Travis Air Force Base with instructors
Craig Parker and David Upchurch. This field trip
demonstrated the operation of a large transport
landing gear system. Students were amazed by
a C5 landing gear trainer and KC10 landing gear
with related hydraulic components, plus much
more of what the Air Force has to offer. The Air
Force was generous enough to give students the
ability to not only come onto base but to be toured
around their maintenance facility. We are very
excited that Travis Air Force Base has extended
the invitation to our school to come back again!
Thank you to our awesome instructor Craig Parker
for putting this together and Travis Air Force base
for allowing us to come on base! n
Q: Was it difficult to apply, and what were some of
the requirements?
Brandy: I contacted WIA and as a displaced worker
and a resident of Gwinnett County I was eligible to
apply. It was all a matter of following up and following
through to provide the requested information.
Some of the documentation that I supplied was my
enrollment agreement and acceptance letter. Once
it was determined that I was eligible for an award I
provided my financial documents as well.
Q: How much were you awarded by WIA?
Indy Outstanding Student Award
It is quite an accomplishment when a student can complete 1900
hours without missing any time. AIM Indianapolis has such a student.
Shawn Bowen was the valedictorian for the January 2014 graduating
class. Not only did he have excellent attendance but his grades were
impeccable. His attitude toward other classmates was always willing
to help out where needed. He was always prepared for class and asked
questions of his instructors to gain better knowledge of the industry.
Any company that decides to hire Shawn will definitely have a great
asset for their company. n
Shawn Bowen
Brandy: I was awarded $8,000.00 to apply towards
the cost of my first academic year.
Q: What advice would you have for your fellow
students?
Brandy: “It’s worth the effort; all it takes is a little bit
of time and effort because the money is out there.
I plan on continuing to apply for scholarships to
help me pay for my education.”
If it sounds too easy, that’s because it actually is easy
to apply for tuition assistance and scholarships. Some
may require that you put in some time, but once
you’ve completed an application or two you might
find it will get easier and take less time with each
additional one. Don’t psych yourself out or let yourself
get overwhelmed by all you need to do. Start early
and work diligently and it will pay off. And remember:
you’re not alone. Many students feel unprepared
when they’re starting the process, but with a little
research, preparation and help, you could be on your
way to an impressive financial aid package. n
Dallas Scholarship Winners
Two graduates from the Aviation Institute of Maintenance, Irving, TX,
received the first textbook scholarship program offered by the Aircraft
Technical Book Company. Beginning January 2014, the Aircraft Technical
Book Company offered a complete textbook kit scholarship valued
at $247 to help with financial needs to two recipients graduating
before the end of March 2014.
Julieta Linzmaier
Aldrich Toledo Martinez and Julieta Linzmaier, who graduated in
December 2013 and February 2014 respectively, were chosen because
they have both exhibited the characteristics that an aviation mechanic
should demonstrate. They graduated at the top of their respective
classes and showed good work ethics both in the classroom and
working on projects, earning them high praise from their instructors
and the directors at AIM Irving.
We look forward to seeing these two individuals go far in the aviation
maintenance industry! n
Aldrich Toledo Martinez
Recognition
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Manassas Graduate Flying
High in New Career
R
obert Wenzl started at AIM Manassas in January
of 2012. During his time at AIM, he set himself
apart by exhibiting great leadership skills, a wellrounded knowledge of aircraft, and practical
skills. He achieved a 3.5 GPA and had outstanding
attendance. In 2013, he was chosen as part of the
team paired with Philadelphia’s AIM campus to
compete in the Aerospace Maintenance Competition
hosted by the AMT Society in Las Vegas. He showed
excellence in the hydraulics, Boeing, and G IV tire
events.
By Scott Kenney, AMM
Who has Swag?
Oakland does!
We would like to take this opportunity to
congratulate Kevin Repiedad, the winner of
the Show Us Your AIM Swag contest! Kevin
was presented with his Microsoft Surface
Tablet by Campus Executive Director of
AIM Oakland, Joshua Smith. n
While going to school, Robert contracted for A&P
mechanics on the Manassas airport, worked for
APP Flight Center, and volunteered his time with a
corporate maintenance provider. Robert graduated
in August of 2013 and got hired by MGM Resorts
International as an aircraft mechanic.
While going to school, Robert
contracted for A&P mechanics on the
Manassas airport, worked for APP Flight
Center, and volunteered his time with a
corporate maintenance provider.
In a letter from MGM, Ed Siegel the Chief of Maintenance
told us that it was a new concept for his company
to hire a brand new mechanic straight out of
school. Mr. Siegel goes on to say that the best two
candidates for the job came from AIM Manassas and
that, although it was a difficult decision, Robert was
going to be the best choice for the position. Lastly,
Mr. Sigel expressed how very fortunate it is to have
an AIM school located in his back yard. n
Robert Wenzl
2013 AIM Manassas Graduate
Chesapeake Student Recieves EAA SportAir Scholarship
I
t was a very busy weekend at the Aviation Institute
of Maintenance (AIM) Chesapeake the weekend
of February 8th and 9th. The Experimental Aircraft
Association (EAA) was a guest at our school to host
their SportAir Workshops.
The best part of hosting the EAA is
the chance that one of our current
students will receive a $500.00
scholarship from the EAA.
Homebuilders from as far away as Canada signed
up for the courses being offered by the EAA. Courses in
Composite Construction, Electrical Systems, Wiring
and Avionics, Fabric Covering, Gas Welding and
Sheetmetal were all booked solid. Over a hundred
homebuilders attended. The EAA complimented
AIM for letting them use their facility and all the
attendees were impressed with the school. Being
that these were homebuilders, they were like kids
in a candy store looking at all the equipment. One
of the big draws was the World War I Nieuport 24
aircraft. We answered a lot of questions about this
student project to the attendees. The first day of
the workshop started at 8:00am and lasted until
5:30pm. Then there was a “What’s Involved in Kit
Building” seminar that helped homebuilders go
through the entire building process, from planning,
selection, building, flight testing, and operating.
The best part of hosting the EAA was the chance
that one of our current students could receive a
$500.00 scholarship from them. The assignment
for this scholarship was to write a short essay on
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. The recipient of this
scholarship was Matthew Weston. Congratulations! n
Events/Placements
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AMK Director Meet and Greet with President /CEO of ATS-MRO
a facility at Kansas City International Airport, where
they plan to create more than 500 new jobs over the
next three to five years.
“We’re exceptionally proud to partner and become a
part of ATS as they build its workforce here in Kansas
City. Together, we can provide a future for Kansas
City graduates in which every student graduates
ready to compete for the best jobs, are technically
prepared and qualified to succeed in their aviation
career field with ATS”, said Rothrock.
A
drian Rothrock, Campus Director, welcomes Matt
Yerbic, President/CEO of Aviation Technical
Services to Missouri at the company’s new facility
in Kansas City. ATS is one of North America’s largest
third-party aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul
providers. The company, headquartered in the state
of Washington, is expanding its operations and locating
“We’re very excited to be expanding to Kansas
City,” said Matt Yerbic, President and CEO of ATS.
“Joining this established and well-known aerospace
community will allow us to launch operations quickly
in order to support the growing needs of our customers.”
The company’s Kansas City facility will be its first
location outside the state of Washington. Expanding
to Missouri will put Aviation Technical Services
closer to some of its largest customers, allowing
them to improve customer service and expand its
client base. Additionally, Kansas City is home to
an international airport and an established aviation
department which will provide Aviation Technical
Services competitive advantages and opportunities
for future growth.
Other ATS Management Staff and Government
Officials in attendance during the ceremony were:
Brett Burnside, COO-ATS/Kansas City Division; Mike
Bennett, ATS Operations Manager/KC Operations;
Governor Jay Nixon, State of Missouri; Mayor Sly
James, City of Kansas City, MO; Jason Brown, Presiding
Commissioner, Platt County; and Mark Vanloh, Director
of Aviation, KC Aviation Department.
The company will move into its new facility at KCI.
Renovations were expected to begin in February
and the facility is expected to begin operating in
April. ATS Operations Team is also looking forward
to working with our Career Services Coordinator,
Frederick Thomas, to plan a Campus Tour and Career
Day meeting with AIM-Kansas City this Spring. n
On the Horizon at AIM Las Vegas
AIM’s community involvement and engagement with aviation leaders has us
in touch with what the evolution of a UAV/UAS training program may entail.
Nevada was one of the sites selected for the
national Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) testing,
and since then, interest in UAVs has ramped up.
There has been a great deal of attention on the
Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) industry here
in Las Vegas and Nevada in general, and it has
increased interest in the inevitable requirement
to maintain these machines. AIM’s community
involvement and engagement with aviation
leaders has us in touch with what the evolution
Placements
Ali, Arshad
Acevedo, Juan
Acosta Mora, Nick J
Aldrich, Jordan
Allen, Everette
Angoma, Edgar
Anson, Darren
Arango Pineda, Ramon E
Arango Pineda, Ramon E
Armstrong, Bruce
Arriaga, Kevin
Arteaga, Sergio
Awan, Umer
Baker, Matthew
Barker, S
Barrett, Andrew
Bedane, Hailu
Begay, Manuel
ASIG
Universal Studios
PDS Tech, Inc.
Clear Star Aviation
Happy Green Enviroment
Midlantic Jet Aviation
Chilton Auto Body
PDS Tech, Inc.
Avocet Aircraft Maint. & Engineering
Boeing National Tire & Battery (NTB)
United Airlines
Home Depot
Boeing
PDS Aviation Services/Boeing
Solar Turbines
Mr. Fix It
Azteca-Omega Group
of aUAV/UAS training program may entail. AIM
LasVegas is already working with industry leaders
to develop a UAS training program. Working with
people experienced in UAS operations and
management to help develop UAS maintenance
curriculum supporting this growing industry is
exciting. At this point, we do not have a timeline
for when UAV training might be available, but
keep watching the skies around Las Vegas for
low flying aircraft. n
Bellinger, Nathan
Bemis, J
Black, James
Blackshear, Javon
Boswell, M
Bradley, Michael
Bristow, P
Britt, W
Brown, Cedric L
Brown, Daniel
Brunetto, Robert E
Bryant, D
Buchanan, Reginald
Buckingham, G
Burge, Scott
Butler, Brian
Caldwell, J
Calhoun, K
Calisti, Robert
Cambron, H
Campbell, Bryan
ABIS, Inc
Meggit Training Systems
Ice Ventures LLC
PDS Tech
Panasonic Avionics Corporation
Dr pepper Snapple group
Strom Aviation/Delta Airlines
DCR Solutions, Inc.
Comlux Aviation
PDS Tech, Inc.
URS
Delta Global Airlines
Signature Flight Support/BBA Aviation
Chipton Ross Inc/Boeing
Triad Systems International/Boeing
Kansas City Aviation Center
United Airlines
Capate, Lance
Carlson, Olga D
Cartaya Naranjo, Yemany
Castillo, Juan A
Castrejon, Miguel A
Cividini, Massimiliano
Clark, Thaddeus
Cleveland, I
Colon, John S
Conner, Alexis
Contreras, Alvaro
Contreras, Alvaro
Corley, Jeremy
Courtney, Robert A
Cox, Aaron W
Crowder, B
Davies, E
Davila, Eric J
Davis, Cory S
Davis, Tyson
Dearman, Timothy
PDS Tech
URS
Down To Earth, Inc.
PDS Tech, Inc.
United States Air Force Reserve
AgustaWestland Philadelphia Corporation
King Express tire shop
Jet Midwest
Timco
JBT Aerotech
UPS
Comlux Aviation
Trans States Airlines
Express Employment Group
Automation Personnel Services Inc.
Aerotek - Orlando
Home Depot
CAE simuflite
Aerotek
Placements
Diaz, Miguel A
Dilorenzo, Damian E
Dowrey, Richard J
Drennan, J
Dunlap, D
Duval, Edwin H
Dziadik, M
Edwards, Matthew
Estep, Jonathan
Evans, Tyler
Figueredo-Vernier, Carlos R
Ford, Michael S
Fort, Geoffrey
Francis, Deleon X
Franklin, J
Freeman, Eugene T
Garcia, Brandon
Garrison, Charles
Gay, Daquan C
Glancy, J
Gonzalez Cruz, Laura Y
Goshorn, Michael
Gracia, Michael A
Griffin, D
Gutierrez, Jose L
Gutierrez. Oscar
Haggard, David
Hall, Carl
Ham, Michael
Hardin, Jonathan
Hayes, Angela R
Hazel, Kenya D
Hebert, Donald
Hempfling, Eric L
Hill, M
Hillman, R
Huerta, Aurelio
Hulstine, D
Huntley, J
Hutchison, Marc
Jablonski, Michael
Jacobs, B
Jacobson, Joshua
James, Isaac J
Jelks, William
John, Lennox
John, Uriah M
Johnson, Adam
Johnson, D
Journett Iii, Louis R
Kelley, E
Kennedy, E
Kibby, Joshual
Kischer, Keith A
Kissel, G
Kotewa, Cameron D
Kung, Ivan
Lambert, C
Lavoie, Kody L
Le, B
Leavitt, Paul
Leming, Robert
Loaiza, Daniel F
Lopez Figueroa, Jean M
Lopez, Kelly
Loule, Mawa L
Love, Charlie
Lowe, Christopher
Aircraft Service International Group
Aviation One Maintenance
Regent Aerospace
EXPRESS JETS
Elite Storage Solutions
Comlux Aviation
AAR Aircraft Services
Jetset Interiors
Republic Airways
Universal Studios
Aeroquest, Inc.
Chipton Ross Inc/Boeing
Bags, Inc.
Flexjet
Survival Flight Aviation
Allegis Group
Georgia Jets
Vertical Aviation
Davies Company
Twice The Ice
snapple group
Comlux Aviation
Spectocor Monitoring Center
Rolls Royce
Turbomeca USA
General Dynamics IT
Aerotek Aviation, LLC - GA Office
CAE simuflite
Aueoxtress repair shop
DLK Aviation
Southwest Airlines
AirCorps Aviation
Elite Storage Solutions
Norfolk IdeaLeaf
Rushs Enterprises
Federal Express - Memphis
CTR Corp.
ARC Technologies
Washington Metro Area Transit
Air Devil Aviation
Lockwood International
Northeast Atlanta Aircraft
Andy’s Auto Services, Inc.
Triumph Accessory Services
Fast Aviation
CTS International/Boeing
Comlux Aviation
Comlux Aviation
Strom Aviation
United World Electric
Boeing
Regent Aerospace
Jet Blue
Solar Turbine
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Luna, Hector
Maddox, Phillip
Malcolm, F
Mallinson, Elizabeth
Marin Santos, Rodolfo
Marsha, Karl
Martin, Lamance M
Martin, Lamance M
Martin, Matthew
Martin, N
Martinez, Jose
Matos Diaz, Gerardo A
Mays, James
Mcallister, Jonathan C
Mcdonal, V
Mckenzie, I
Mckenzie, T
Meekins, Alan
Meetze, Timothy
Melnikov, Dmitri
Mendoza, Edegar O
Merrell, Daniel
Messenger, Erich
Meyers, Clint E
Miller, Christopher
Miller, Seth
Mitchell, E
Momodu, Edith
Montalvo, I
Moore, Armund
Moore, Christina
Moore, E
Moreira, Italo
Morrow, B
Nason, Ronald
Newton, Darin
Ng Iii Albert
O’donnell, Anthony
Oliver, Joseph
Olvera, Jorge
Ortega, Edwin
Ortega, Miguel
Osborn, Michael
Osborne, Felicia
Parker, Ronnie
Parker, W
Pearce, David
Perez, Bryant
Perez, Bryant
Perez, Christopher
Perez, Jason
Perez, Jesus L
Perez, Jonathan
Peronto, James E
Peterson, Johnathan
Pocklington, Jimmie D
Polis, Joseph
Polite, Allen
Porter, Antwan
Prasad, Krishan
Pritchard, Mikel J
Radyvonyuk, Daniel G
Ramey, F
Ramos, Wilfredo
Rausch, Anthony
Reddy, Amon
Reed, Michael
Reynolds, Sean
Richardson, Matthew
Worldwide Flight Services (IAH)
Riveros Beltran, Cristian J
URS
Roberson, Thomas
U S Marines GA
Robles-Cajigas, C
CAE simuflite
Rodriguez, David
National Aviation Services
Rodriguez, Robert A
CTI
Rosario, Delsin
PDS Tech
Rowe, Frank R
Vertical Aviation
Ryan, Dillon P
Jet Midwest
Sallis, J
NCR-Duluth
Sanchez, Denny A
Reyes Group, LTD
Sanchez, Kleber A
Kavok Airlines
Sanchez, Kleber A
Jet Midwest
Industrial Equipment Specialists, Inc. Sanders, Shaquille
Sardi, Luis D
Republic Airways
Savka, A
CTS International/Boeing
Serna, Christian A
Strom Aviation
Shelby, Tiffini M
Agusta Aerospace Corpporation
Shellington, Jermaine
Home Depot
Shelton, Ralph
Flightline Aviation Inc
Sherwood, Lawrence
DeJean - GE
Sierra Chandia, Cristian M
Jet Midwest
Sievers, James O
Jet Midwest
Simmons, Daryl P
Trans State Airlines
Smith, J
Volt Workforce Solutions
Smith, Robert
Jet Midwest
Smith, S
AR Technology International
Southern, E
Comlux Aviation
Staton, Justin K
ReadyJet
Stephens, Morgan
Blue Beacon Truck Stop
Sterling, Katrice
Oversees Aircraft Support
Stevenson, Brason
Express Employment Professionals Strassner, Michael C
Taylor, Wallace
Temple, Thomas
Bombardier
Teuscher, Denise
NAAS
Thomas, L
Southwest Airlines
Thompson, Lamont
Aero Ways Inc
Thorp, David
PHI, Inc.
Tola Birhanu, N
Lorenzo Auto Care
Toledo Martinez, Aldrich
PDQ Staffing
Townsend, J
BAS Technology
Tracy, Kevin
H & E Equipment Services
Trivol, V
IAS Logistics
Urena, Israel J
General Dynamics IT
Vega, Daniel
Villegas, Gerardo
Professional Aircraft Accessories
Vu, Cuong
PDS Tech
Walker, R
Vertical Aviation
Walton, Kevin
Sky Tanking
Wanzer, Jacob
CAE simuflite
Warren, Jim
Vertical Aviation
Warwick, A
UTC Aerospace Systems
Wathen, Alynn
Spartan Motors, Inc.
Wells, Eddie L
HilexyPoly
Wetherell, Kymbirly D
On Target Staffing LLC
Wiatrowski, G
BP Air
Wilkerson, Erin
Volt Workforce Solutions
Wilkinson, Westley B
Froeling & Robertson Consulting
Williams, D
Air West Engines
Williams, David
British Airways
Willis, Joseph
Nicholson Aviation
Winding, Sammie
Wright, S
Advance Auto Parts
Zamora, Juan
Servisair
Zelaya, Oscar
Aviation Port Services
Air Serve
AgustaWestland Philadelphia Corporation
Mesa Airlines
Pneu Tech Aerospace
Guardian Compliance
U.S. Air Force
Fast Aviation
URS
AT&T
AMI Aviation Services, Inc.
CDI Corporation
PDS Tech
L-3 Communication
Triumph Group
Universal Studios
Air Service Corp.
A&E Aircraft Engines
Northrop Gruman Marine System
Aviation Technologies
Lockheed Martin Corporation
GAT
Comlux Aviation
Solarius Aviation
Regent Aerospace
URS
ASIG
AAFES Exchange Service
Air Serve
Lear Stevens Aviation
Home Depot
Air Service Corp.
UTC Aerospace Systems
Jet Midwest
Atlantic Aviation- Atlanta
Argix Direct
Rotating Equipment Repair
Skymates
Air Serve
Senior Engine Company
Regent Aerospace
Composite Technology, Inc.
Hale Aircraft Inc.
Jet Midwest
Southern State Millwright
Fast Aviation
Jet Midwest
PDS Tech
BNSF Railway
Jet Midwest
Pharrod’s Mechanical Design, INC.
Nelson Inc.
Penske
Events
8
Dallas Maintenance Skills Team
“Sons of Airworthiness”
Photo By Veteran Advisor, Sir Jones
Chesapeake
Gears Up for AMT
Competition
L to R : “Sons Of Airworthiness” Spencer Airheart, Jeffrey Gammel,
Coach: Michael Riccardelli, Ronald Vash, Jason Hulsey and Jason Stone
O
n Saturday, February 22, 2014 the AIM Dallas
Maintenance Skills Team competed in the 2014
PAMA Olympics held at Tarrant County Community
College in Ft. Worth, TX. The AIM Dallas team placed
3rd overall, Jeffery Gammel placed 3rd Overall
(Individual) and Coach Mike Riccardelli placed lst
in Operation C.H.A.O.S. This year’s event was filled
with very talented and competitive participants from
seven colleges in the region including students from
Letourneau University which offers the Bachelor’s
Degree program in Aviation and five Community
Colleges including Tulsa Tech, Texas State Technical
College, Del Mar College, Tarrant County Community
College and Hallmark College. There were a total of
33 Olympians this year and the team gained very
valuable knowledge and experience in competition,
gearing them up for the 2014 Aerospace Maintenance
Skills Competition held in Las Vegas, NV. n
Philly Sponsors the PAMA Symposium
AIM Chesapeake is gearing up for the AMT
Competition in Las Vegas, NV this March.
This year our school held tryouts to see who
would be the best candidates for our team. We
started by having a meeting that included pizza
for everyone. Twenty-five students attended
the briefing and the first day of competition
consisted of a Safety Wire and a Sheetmetal
challenge. After the first competition, the
competitors were narrowed down to 10
applicants.
The second Friday of events was Hydraulic,
Electrical and FARs. Out of the 10 applicants
that challenged these subjects, we had 4
students whom we felt would best represent
us in Las Vegas.
These skills assessments were set up just like
they were at the real AMT competition with a
time limit and points deducted for mistakes.
AIM Chesapeake is going to rock this year!
Good luck to all! n
By Woodrow Day, AMP
O
ver the past four years, the Aviation Institute of
Maintenance of Philadelphia has been associated
with Pennsylvania’s First State Chapter division
of PAMA, which stands for Professional Aviation
Maintenance Association. On Saturday February 8,
2014, the Aviation Institute of Maintenance was
one of the many sponsors of the First State
Chapter PAMA symposium held at the Deerfield
Country Club in Newark, Delaware. In attendance
continued
at this event were myself, Woodrow Day (Director of
Admissions of the Aviation Institute of Maintenance
of Philadelphia), Donnie Houser (Veteran Admissions
Representative), Walter Campbell (Veteran Admissions
Representative), Jenn Kearny (Career Services), many
instructors, and most importantly, our students.
When we started out participating in this event
back in 2010, we were barely recognized and had
no students in attendance. This year, 45 students
attended the event. Our students were given the
opportunity to see the impact that they have on
the industry and their community. They were given
the opportunity to meet employers from Maine
to Delaware. The most significant impact that our
students made by being in attendance this year was
that one of the AIM students received a scholarship
from PAMA. AIM student Joy Kazimer accepted her
scholarship and was given the opportunity to
address all of the attendees at the symposium.
This event for the Aviation Institute of Maintenance
has become key in expanding our recognition
as leaders in the training of aviation mechanics
and to ensure that our students’ horizons are
broadened beyond just the classroom and lab. Each
student walked away from the symposium with
a training certificate for eight hours of Inspector
Authorization Renewal course training, which can
help them in their prospecting for employment
upon graduation. We will continue to participate
and to sponsor this very important organization for
the enrichment of our students. n

April 2014 - Aviation Institute of Maintenance

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