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 Page 3 Manassas Opens Vet Center Page 8
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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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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
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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.
C 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
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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
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Manassas Opens Campus Veteran Center
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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
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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
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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