Plane talk 15 issue 2

Plane Talk

Class chat on pages 2-3

RECOGNITION on pages 3-5, 8

EVENTS

on pages 6, 8

Aviation Institute of Maintenance Newsletter

GRADUATES on pages 6-7

aPRIL 2015 VOLUME 25, ISSUE 2

Kansas City Bringing Historical Aviation Home to the Military Aviation Museum

By Frederirck Thomas, AMK

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he student volunteers at Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM) in Kansas City were featured on the Faces of Kansas City segment of KCTV channel 5 news. The students at this aviation career school are now billed as the first to complete the “Ultimate Student Challenge,” the building of a replica WWI operational fighter aircraft armed with fixed machine guns. One of the only places you’ll find an airplane like this built is in the pages of a history book. At the Aviation Institute of Maintenance in Kansas City, students have built and completed an exact replica of a 1918 MoraineSaulnier AI fighter aircraft. The Saulnier is a French fighter plane that was used in battle in WWI. The initial assigned project was presented back on March 3, 2007 from the owner of both the school and the museum, Gerald Yagen. There have been

over 90 students documented in the builder’s log book since that time according to the lead staff instructor on the project, Marvin Story.

Student labor has accounted for 90% of all the construction. Special items built for the plane by the instructors were items that were beyond the skills of the students such as, cockpit cowling, windshield and frame and coding holes in the engine cowl. Skill levels were widespread and in many cases, parts had to be rebuilt or made from scratch. One volunteer student was quoted as saying, “Just like in World War I, everything in this aircraft is completely hand-built. We have designed and hand built every aspect of it. We’ve really been working off of photos rather than blueprints.”

The students here at the Aviation Institute of Maintenance, Kansas City Campus learn how to

Indy Wins Diamond Award

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The students at this aviation career school are now billed as the first to complete the “Ultimate Student Challenge,” the building of a replica WWI operational fighter aircraft armed with fixed machines guns.”

repair modern aircraft, but building an old bird like this gives them new perspective.

Now it’s time for the historical fighter aircraft to settle in its permanent home in the Military Aviation Museum in Virginia Beach, VA. The aircraft is still currently stationed at the Kansas City campus. It will be shipped in parts and reassembled for a flight test and future display by the end of April 2015. n

By Andy Duncan, AMI

In February 2015, the FAA notified the Aviation Institute of Maintenance Indianapolis letting them know that once again they had successfully earned the Award of Excellence Diamond. To earn this achievement once is a real accomplishment, but to earn an award like this consistently for the past eleven years is truly something to be proud of. This is the highest honor a school can achieve from the FAA and a distinction AIM Indianapolis proudly wears. If it wasn’t for the dedication of the faculty and their continued industry related training they personally do each year, this would not be possible. As in previous years, the education department has gone above and beyond what is asked of them to be standouts. I would ask that you join me in congratulating the faculty of AIM Indianapolis on yet another award winning year. n

Indianapolis Welcomes Envoy Airlines

Tuskegee Airman Visits Orlando, Page 6 Chesapeake also Wins Diamond Award, Page 8

Class Chat

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Manassas Visits National Transportation Safety Boards

In February of this year, a team of inquisitive avionic students embarked on a field trip of extreme importance to the aspiring aviation technician. This trip was scheduled to explore the National Transportaton Safety Board’s (NTSB) investigation of TWA Flight 800’s midair explosion that took place in 1996.The aircraft was a Boeing 747-100 model, and the investigation was one of the most extensive, complex and costly in U.S. history.

Upon arriving at the NTSB storage facility, the AIM team was met by a representative (Ms. Cynthia Keegan) of the NTSB’S storage facility, now housing the remains of the destroyed aircraft. Ms. Keegan conveyed to the students that this aircraft was built in 1971, had over 93,000 flight hours logged with approximately 17,000 landing cycles.

During the student’s examination of the wreckage, Ms. Keegan explained that the NTSB’s final investigative report concluded that damaged wire shielding caused a short-circuit spark in the area of the center fuel cell.

This spark, in conjunction with a fuel vapor build-up in that location, resulted in a chain reaction leading to the catastrophic event.

The lessons learned by the AIM team centered on the inspection techniques, vigilance in wire protection when performing airframe structural repairs (metal shavings, rivets, debris etc.) and how the “Dirty Dozen” of the Human Factors list may have contributed to this accident.

This experience also highlighted how personal integrity, professionalism and contentious work habits are an integral part of the A&P licensing process. n

Atlanta Welding Class Field Trip to Caterpillar

By Michelle Figari, AMA

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hirty-five students had an exciting opportunity to visit the new Caterpillar facility in Athens, GA. They were accompanied by three welding instructors and viewed the process of building tractors from start to completion. Students immediately observed that the facility was exceptionally clean and climate controlled. The work area was also very ergonomically spaced. Their next encounter involved a safety procedure, mandatory for all Caterpillar tours. The start of the tour actually began at the end of the production cycle where the tractors are painted. From there, students were able to witness how parts, sent out to be cut and bent,

are placed in zones when they return. Every piece is tagged. Caterpillar sends all welders regardless of their level of experience for additional welding training to learn how to weld following Caterpillar company procedures. Employees are also cross -trained so that each individual knows what to be aware of when completing quality checks. Product quality is extremely important and every employee must adhere to the company standards.

All of the welding students were extremely impressed with the tour and many hope to become a part of this prestigious company upon completion of their program. n

Employers Interview at Orlando

By Joe Vaught, AMO

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attended the talk and several applied online for currently open positions.

The month of February was equally successful, as we had two employers visit our campus to speak and recruit. On February 12th, Universal Studios had two representatives visit AIM to talk about the lateral field of amusement park rides and technical services. About 20 people

The momentum continued throughout the month and on Friday, February 27th, MidAir USA, Inc. had the Human Resources Director and their Director of Maintenance on campus for interviews and hiring. During MidAir’s visit to the campus, 16 students were interviewed. A total of 13 graduates were offered employment that day pending the completion of the drug screen and hiring process. What a great day to be an AIM Orlando grad! Seven students literally received their completion certificates and were offered a job, all within 2 hours’ time.

Congratulations to all of the students attending the career talks and interviews. Job well-done! n

anuary and February were busy months for Career Services at AIM Orlando. AIM had three employers visit the campus to give a career talk and conduct interviews that led to the hiring of our graduates. The graduates were invited to the campus to take part in a career talk and interview session by the world’s largest blimp company, Van Wagner Airship Group. Mitch Whitlock gave a presentation and then interviewed any interested candidate.

Class Chat - Recognition DRS Technologies Visits Chesapeake Students

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Dallas Student Doubles Up On Scholarships

By Cindy Grise AMD

DRS Technologies Incorporated of Elizabeth City, North Carolina brings 21 job opportunities to the Aviation Institute of Maintenance in Chesapeake, Virginia Wednesday, January 14, 2015 and again on Thursday, January 15, 2015.

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areer Services Coordinator, Jeff Dean, invited Mr. Tom Ewen, Senior Director of Programs of DRS Technologies, to AIM Chesapeake. DRS Technologies, Inc., headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, is a leading supplier of integrated products, services and support to military forces, intelligence agencies and prime contractors worldwide. Focused on defense technology, the Company develops, manufactures and supports a broad range of systems for mission critical and military sustainment requirements, as well as homeland security.

Mr. Tom Ewen, the Senior Director of Programs of DRS Technologies Inc., spoke to the AIM student body and alumnus of both day and evening students regarding career opportunities at DRS. Mr. Ewen has spent his entire career in

the aerospace and aviation industry, where he has built a record of results and achievement.

He worked for McDonnell Douglas in his early career and recently retired from Boeing, where he held various senior management positions.

He has a wide range of experience including 12 years of program management, 11 years in operations management, 7 years in structural assembly, 5 years in modification/experimental mechanics and a year in fabrication. He has received numerous awards for his leadership, technical expertise, and high performance and quality. He has worked on multiple programs such as QF-16 Drone development, Navy E-6B & Air Force C-130U Gunship programs, Boeing 747, 767 and 737, Cessna experimental, Air Force One, Space Shuttle, Delta Rockets & F/A –18. In his position at DRS Technologies, he is responsible for program and production operations and has responsibility for close to 200 employees and staff members.

After Mr. Ewen delivered his presentation to the AIM student body and alumnus, he met with 20 candidates and collected their resumes for potential employment opportunities. n

Esteban Alcala has made the Aviation Institute of Maintenance Dallas proud by winning both the EAA SportAir Scholarship Award of $500 towards his tuition and from the Northrop Rice Foundation, a set of 2015 Avionics Textbooks donated by Avotek, LLC valued at $270.

Mr. David Meierotto, Executive Director, presented Esteban his check from the EAA SportAir Workshops.

To win the EAA Scholarship, Mr. Alcala was challenged to write a short essay entitled, “Unmanned Aerial Vehicles: Drones are a Quickly Emerging Segment of the Aviation Industry”, and identify one of the many challenges to adopt these vehicles into the current aviation landscape. After presenting the pros and cons to having drones used in a variety of situations in our daily routines, he accepted the challenge to find ways to make them acceptable in today’s society for “the good that can come out of it”.

We look forward to see what other challenges Esteban accepts as he works to complete his studies at AIM in 2016 and goes on to earn his A&P license. n

Recognition

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Las Vegas Campus Recognizes First Round of Graduates

Houston EAA SportAir Scholarship Winner

The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) SportAir Workshop program offered a scholarship opportunity in the amount of $500 to our current enrolled Aviation Institute of Maintenance, Houston students. EAA is an organization of members with a wide range of aviation interests and backgrounds. The scholarship was awarded based upon a short essay addressing the topic of, “Challenges of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles.”

We had multiple students who submitted their essays by the due date of December 31, 2014. This scholarship can be used for any purpose related to education. The Aviation Institute of Maintenance, Houston campus winner was Phat Tran. His essay was selected for the content and presentation.

Congratulations to Phat Tran for winning this $500 scholarship. n

By Lisa Nordman, AML

Top (L to R): Jerelle Agne, Miguel Cruz, John Flanagan, Robert Gex, Joey Houser, Abel Luis, Juan Valdez, Bradley Wedge Right: John Flanagan, Graduate and now A&P certified receiving his diploma from Al Flanagan, Director of Education

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t’s been a long time coming, but AIM Las Vegas is very proud to announce its first graduating class of aspiring A&P mechanics. Congratulations to Jerelle Agne, Miguel Cruz, John Flanagan, Robert Gex, Joey Houser, Abel Luis, Juan Valdez and Bradley Wedge.

Further congratulations go out to our January graduates, Mr. Bradley Wedge, Mr. Robert Gex and Mr. John Flanagan, who have successfully passed all exams and now hold an A&P certificate! We celebrate success with them as they transition into their new and exciting careers as Airframe and Power Plant Mechanics. n

Helicopter Foundation International Scholarship Committee Presents the Prestigious 2015 Technician Certificate Scholarship

By Nertil Lamaj, AMP

When the HFI scholarship opportunity was presented to students at AIM Philadelphia, I got one of the very first copies of the application. As a student I not only needed the scholarship towards my tuition but winning one from HFI would also motivate me to progress through my education as an A&P student. I applied and with the recommendations and reference letters from my instructors. I was able to meet the requirements that HFI had. Sooner than I thought, I received an email form Martin J. Pociask, the Curator for Helicopter Foundation International, letting me know that HFI had chosen me as one of the winners of this prestigious scholarship. I was happy that my education, the hard work and the help I got from the school got me the award. Thinking that was it… well that is when it all started, the Journey to 2015 HAIHELI EXPO Orlando, Florida. The Scholarship included a one-year membership in Helicopter Association International, one year subscription to ROTOR magazine, a full registration to attend the HELI-EXPO, and an invitation

to attend the “Salute to Excellence” Awards Dinner, sponsored by Bell, Airbus, and Sikorsky Helicopters.

I attended the Expo March 2nd through 5th at Orange County Convention Center in Orlando FL. It was an incredible experience that I couldn’t even think of, let alone put it in words to describe it. The Expo brought together prestigious Helicopter Companies like Bell, Sikorsky, Airbus, Augusta Westland, Rolls-Royce, and Pratt & Whitney Canada, AIC (LLC). I met professional mechanics, pilots from over 80 countries from all over the world and members of the Helicopter International Committee.

Attending the Expo was amazing. It was made possible by the Campus Executive Director, Mr. Kyle Berry, who sponsored me with the expenses whom I would like to thank very much. Also a great appreciation goes to the instructors and student services that helped me get everything together. Thank you very much; it truly was an unforgettable experience. n

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Chesapeake Instructor Wins ATEC Educator of the Year Award

By Brad Groom, AMN

Indy Congratulates Graduate on New Career

By Rachel Gildon, AMI

To be selected as an “Educator of the Year” at your school would be impressive in itself, but to be selected by the Aviation Technician Education Council (ATEC), which has over 70 schools as members in its organization, is a “grand slam”, to quote a baseball term.

Ms. Nancy Jones, from the Aviation Institute of Maintenance in Chesapeake, Virginia, has been selected by the ATEC Board of Directors as the ATEC Ivan D. Livi, Educator of the Year for 2014. The selection criteria consisted of: initiative, creativity, attitude, performance, education, training, benefits and the direct impact the instructor has had on the aviation maintenance student. Ms. Jones will attend the annual ATEC conference in Orlando, Florida, complete with complimentary airfare and lodging, this April. At the annual luncheon meeting, she will be presented with an award plaque and the school

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The selection criteria consisted of: initiative, creativity, attitude, performance, education, training, benefits and the direct impact the instructor has had on the aviation maintenance student.”

of the winning educator will receive a framed picture of the “Flying Wing” donated by Northrop Rice Foundation.

This is a great honor bestowed on Ms. Jones and she is very humbled in receiving this title. She’d like to thank the ATEC Board of Directors and is very much looking forward to sharing her ideas and thoughts with fellow aviation maintenance educators at the annual conference. Congratulations Ms. Jones! n

After graduating high school, Connor Smith stated attending AIM Indianapolis. Connor was an excellent student and was always eager to participate in extra projects, field trips, etc.

Connor graduated Valedictorian from his class in July 2014. Immediately following graduation, Connor took his FAA Airframe and Power Plant exams and successfully became an A&P mechanic. Prior to attending AIM Connor had no aviation experience, but with his eagerness in class to always learn and being prepared for class Connor had no problem landing a job at Mountain Air Cargo. Connor recently came back to campus and said he learned a lot while attending AIM and he felt he had a good foundation going into the industry. “Every day I get to learn new things.”

We are very proud of Connor and wish him the best of luck in his career. We at AIM are proud to call Connor one of ours. Good luck Connor, you will have a long and successful career ahead of you. n

Chesapeake Recognizes Student of the Quarter

By Cherie Snow, AMN

Aviation Institute of Maintenance Chesapeake announces its Student of the Quarter; congratulations, Kendall Small! On February 2, 2015, Kendall Small was nominated by the AIM Chesapeake faculty and staff members for his outstanding performance and attendance. Mr. Small has consistently maintained a 4.0 GPA and perfect attendance since day 1, starting in February 2014. Not bad for a guy who travels back and forth from Richmond, VA every day! That is commitment!

His instructors speak highly of him and are proud of how much he is engaged Indianapolis Welcomes Envoy Airlines with his academics and with his fellow students. He is respectful to the staff and students and steps up to help his fellow classmates with their assignments and projects in the hangar. One of his instructors mentioned, “During the past eleven months, his strong leadership skills have been very evident in every class he has attended.” Another instructor stated, “During those shop sessions, his attention to detail allows him to be consistent and efficiently produce quality work.” Way to go Mr. Kendall Small!! Please join us in congratulating Kendall for his recognition and all his hard work and dedication! Keep up the great work! n

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Tuskegee Airman Instructor visits Orlando Campus

By Ivan Rodriguez, AMO

cutting and riveting pieces of metal together. The students were then treated to an exclusive lunch to meet with the representatives of the Tuskegee Airman. Lt Colonel Hughes shared his experiences in the service with the high school students about enduring discrimination for being white, and his task to teach people of color, against the belief of the time, “that people of color were not capable of learning flight.”

The students received words of encouragement to stay focused and be successful in their training and education.

Surviving members of the famed Tuskegee Airmen were scheduled to visit the campus of the Aviation Institute of Maintenance in Orlando, Florida on February 7, 2015. Retired Lt. Colonel Robert Hughes, an original Tuskegee Airman Instructor, in company of his wife, came to the AIM Orlando campus on occasion of an open house. Lt. Colonel Hughes was a trainer at the Tuskegee Army Air Field.

The Tuskegee airmen entered history as a group of African-American military pilots–both fighter and bomber–who endured discrimination as they fought in World War II in the Air Force’s 332nd Fighter Group and the 477th Bombardment Group.

The public, students and their families enjoyed tours of the facilities, the classrooms, and the hangar, listening to explanations of the different props that

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are used in training the AMT students. The highlight of any event after visiting the hangar is to witness the firing up of an airplane engine like the Allison Model 250, now known as the Rolls-Royce M250, (US military designations T63 and T703). The witnesses loved the powerful sound of the engine.

AIM Orlando also hosted a group of high school students who participated in an all-day experience at the Aviation Institute of Maintenance. These students, under the guidance of Mr. Kenneth Jones, who has over 35 years of aviation maintenance experience and is an FAA certified instructor at AMO, conducted different projects with the students, such as: explaining how aerodynamics works in flying a plane, the different control systems of the airplanes, hands on experience in sheet metal by measuring,

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Republic Airways Eagle Aviation Services Spirit Airlines The MEC Group, LLC Epix Aviation Lockheed Martin Heliservice LLC AAR Aircraft Services Triumph Interiors PDS Aviation Services Triumph Group Southwest Airlines Parker Drilling GE/Granite Contractor Signature Flight Support U.S. Airways The FLight School of Gwinnett L3 Communications Oasis Flight Services John Deere PDS Tech Inc. Caterpillar

After the lunch with the young students, Lt. Colonel Hughes met the community at large, along with current students and their families that came to the open house. The public were patiently waiting for the Tuskegee Airmen to come and meet them. When Lt. Colonel Hughes entered the room, he was received with a standing ovation. Attendees were elated to meet a man over 90 years old, vibrant, witty, sharp and wise. When Lt. Colonel Hughes started sharing his war experiences, there was silence in the room and a sense of awe filled the air. Hughes shared that his regret was that he was not sent to the front lines, but instead stayed behind with the task to train the black pilots that now are known as the Tuskegee Airmen. Tradition says that the pilots that received this training never lost a single air fortress in fight.

Mr. Hughes entertained a time of questions from the public, and when he was asked about the secret of his youthfulness, health and happiness, he turned toward his wife and pointing at her said: “it’s her fault.” The couple told the public that they are having the time of their life, enjoying interactions with the public and encouraging the young generation to pursue careers in the field of aviation.

It was a great experience for AMO to host the Tuskegee Airman and to open the doors to people to let them know that the existence of the school in the area is to help adult students gain the skills and attitudes necessary for a meaningful career in aviation. n

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Signature Flight Support Certified Aviation Services LLC Energy Maintenance and Management EXPRESS JETS Alliance Airport Dallas Airmotive Turbomeca USA L3 Communications Mesa Air Eagle Aviation Endeavor Air Gerber Collision and Glass Aerotek Endeavor Air Blue Rock Partners LLC. A&E Aircraft Maintenance Kurtz Aero Services PDS Tech Inc. Triumph Group Embraer UTC Aerospace Systems Dejean Companies/ GE

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Recognition - Events

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Oakland Welcomes Employers to Campus Career Fair

Manassas Hosts Guest Speaker Series

By Susanne Shahrodizadh, AMS

By Marion Dobbins, AMM

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n January 29th, AIM Oakland hosted our first career fair, which was attended by a total of 14 companies. Over 100 students showed up and took advantage of the opportunity to network and apply for jobs with employers represented by APP Jet Center, United, Tesla, Travis, Jet Blue, Pegasus Aviation, Chevron, and others. We received excellent feedback from the employers about the professionalism of our students, their resumes, and networking skills. AIM Oakland is excited to plan our next career fair -coming soon! n

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Cheasapeake Brings Home Diamond Award

By Brad Groom, AMN

Front row (L to R): Kurt Gibson, Nancy Jones, Jerimiah Lee, Jim Luck-School Director, Ken Wiley, Wayne “Scott” Dudley, Jerry Snyder and Thomas Schaffer.

Back row (L to R): Brad Groom, Dave Karnuth, Doug McCoskey, Ric Ryburn, David Hepp, Tim Carter, Ted Thompson, Carl Craig and Rick Shonk.

The Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM) in Chesapeake, Virginia earned the prestigious Award of Excellence the “Diamond Award” for 2014. This award is presented to qualified employers who have 100 percent of their eligible employees earn a minimum of twelve hours in continuing maintenance training.

The educational staff at AIM is committed to the advancement of maintenance safety and

keeping their student body abreast of industry needs. Mr. Jim Luck the School Director stated “I am very proud of the Education Department in their ongoing dedication to keep striving to become better every year and this is just one example on how they do this”. AIM is honored to earn this award from the Federal Aviation Admistration and proudly displays it in their school. n

wice a month the Manassas AIM campus holds an “eat and greet”, where professional aviation speakers provide an open-format discussion into the role of an A&P Licensed Technician. These lunch gatherings are an opportunity for those in the field to dialog with students for career advancement and the role A&P Techs play in the ever-changing world of Aviation. In February, as part of the series, AIM-Manassas brought in Mr. Jay Munn, Director of Maintenance for Southwest Airlines at Baltimore/Washington Thurgood Marshall International Airport. With humor and athletic analogies, Mr. Munn brought awareness to the importance of an Airframe and Powerplant technical career.

Jay, a seasoned A&P himself, discussed with students the prospects of breaking into the professional field for the first time. He spoke of the expectations the airlines have in hiring and retaining mechanics; as well as why someone would be interested in pursuing a career at Southwest. Jay also made the students aware of a unique opportunity at Southwest in the form of an apprenticeship program. This is a great chance for those who obtain their A&P license and have less than two years of airline experience to gain employment.

The event was held during the day-shift lunch period with 40 students in total attendance.

Students were able to come and take part in Mr. Munn’s discussion while enjoying lunch at the same time. The guest speaker series is a format whereby students are encouraged to ask questions and share their thoughts and feedback. Many of our students were particularly interested in the apprenticeship as we hold our annual Graduation Ceremony on April 24th at Faith Living Church in Manassas, Virginia. n