Plane Talk
Class chat
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RECOGNITION
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EVENTS
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Aviation Institute of Maintenance Newsletter
OCTOBER 2016 VOLUME 26, ISSUE 4
AIM Dallas + Penn Foster
= Pathways Program
Starting in August, AIM Dallas partnered with
Penn Foster, an accredited high school online
program that provides students of all ages a way
to earn their high school diploma at their own
pace. The Pathways Program was created with
AIM for people that don’t have a high school
diploma and are interested in a career in aviation
maintenance.
Student Services Coordinator, Christie Miller is in
charge of overseeing the lesson plans and helping
the students with their customized study plan. The
first class has 10 students enrolled for the weekend
program.
AIM Dallas looks forward to having current and
future students achieving a high school diploma
and going on to receive an A&P license in aviation
maintenance. n
PLACEMENTS
on page 7
COMMUNITY
on page 8
Manassas Launches New UAS Program for Drone Pilots
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s Superman...not quite.
It’s the new Unmanned Aircraft Systems Course at
AIM Manassas. On September 24th, the campus offered
a two-day certification course to prepare students
to take the FAA UAS aeronautical test (or recurrent
test for former military UAS operators). Brennen Haltli,
our licensed UAS instructor, explained this exciting
opportunity to our students, citing the many possibilities
in taking the course and obtaining the FAA license. n
Oakland Begins Piper Cherokee
Aircraft Restoration Project
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n important requirement that many employers
are asking of applicants these days is that they
already have a certain level of experience in the
profession that they are applying for. The aviation
industry is no different. We here at AIM Oakland have
realized that this can put some of our students in
a bind: they need experience to get a job, but they
can’t get experience without one. It is a concern that
our faculty and staff have heard quite often, so we
have come up with a way for our students to not
only apply what they’ve learned in the classroom,
but to gain hands-on experience as they enter the
aviation workforce.
In March of this year, we began restoration work on
our Piper Cherokee 140. The project takes place
every Friday morning (unless otherwise specified)
from 8am to 12pm and is open to all of our students.
Under the guidance and supervision of several
instructors, participants meet in a classroom to
discuss the plan for the day and then split into
two groups, one restoring the airframe and the
other working on overhauling the engine. Each
participant who puts in 12 hours of work receives
their own AMT logbook so they can document their
By Karoline Correa, AMS
progress. We’ve also added a few more incentives
to enhance the experience and make it even more
worth their while. Students who have earned 40
hours of restoration work are given a lead role
in one of the two areas of the project, allowing
them the opportunity to direct the progress and
make key decisions, and they receive a letter of
recommendation from their supervising instructor.
Students who have earned 100 hours of restoration
work receive a letter of recommendation from our
Director of Education and the Campus Executive
Director, as well as a certificate of participation. So
far there has been an enthusiastic response, and
as our student body grows, we hope to expand the
project hours to accommodate both our day and
evening students.
Our main goal at AIM is to ensure that our students
succeed during their time with us and especially
when they embark on their new careers in aviation.
With this restoration project, our students will get
that edge that will not only help them prepare for
their Oral and Practical once they finish the program,
but also greatly improve their chances of landing
that first job in an exciting and growing industry. n
Class Chat
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Indianapolis Goes to GE Manufacturing Plant
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ressed to impress, AIM Indianapolis students took a
field trip to the GE manufacturing plant in Lafayette,
Indiana in early July. The new 225,000 square-foot
facility opened earlier this year and assembles the
new LEAP engine of CFM International, a 50/50 joint
company of GE and Snecma (Safran) of France. CFM has
logged total orders and commitments with airlines for
more than 8,000 LEAP jet engines. It will power new
Airbus A320neo, Boeing 737 MAX, and COMAC (China)
C919 aircraft for airlines worldwide.
graduates of AIM who hold their powerplant license.
Rodney Jones, an AIM Indianapolis student, had
several good things to say about the trip. “I am highly
impressed with the facility and the automation of the
building,” said Jones. “They were very informative
with their benefits and it’s a plus that they are giving
students right out of school a chance without any
experience besides their certification. The salary is
competitive and GE is my number one job prospect
when I get finished in October.”
The opening of this plant has brought over 200 jobs
to the state of Indiana and a great opportunity for the
It was a treat to be given a tour by one of our very
own AIM graduates, Nick Ziegler. He was part of the
very first group that was hired at the new
facility. “GE plans to be hiring for the next
couple years,” stated Nick.
Manassas Students Visit the
Smithsonian Air & Space Museum
Another AIM student, Bob Williams, thought
the trip was very informative. “I really like the team
concept,” stated Bob. “It seems like there is a sense of
camaraderie with the company and it would be a good
work environment.” GE uses a team system to produce
the jet engines. The teams have pre and post shift
meetings to talk about the day and how production is
going. Everyone in the group makes decisions together.
Everyone is equal as far as positions go. There are no
managers besides plant manager, Eric Matteson, who is
in charge of making sure the plant as a whole is running
smoothly.
This plant opening is a great opportunity for our graduates
if they want to stay close to home in the Midwest. GE
has plans of expanding and possibly having an overhaul
facility in Lafayette as well. These positions offer careers
for a lifetime. n
Atlanta Visits the Museum of Aviation at Robins AFB
By Robin Rivera, AMA
L-R: Leroy McClammy,
Terrence Fouch, Robin Rivera, Tarsha
Cecil, Instructor Jonathan LaPointe
To the Moon Alice…well, not quite to the moon but close.
This summer, dwarfed by the massive Space Shuttle
Discovery, the students of AIM Manassas stopped to pose
after a visit to the Smithsonian’s Air and Space Museum in
Chantilly, Virginia. This facility, also known as the UdvarHazy Center, opened in October of 1999. It provides visitors
an up-close view of aviation at its best. Exhibits consist of
an Air France Concorde, The Enola Gay, Boeing B-29 Super
fortress, and a Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird. Students also
went to the observation tower, which provides a spectacular
view of landing operations of one of the busiest airport
Dulles International. After their tour, the students came
back knowing the sky and “moon”, is within their grasp
once they’re a licensed AMT mechanic. n
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n July, students from AMA participated in
a Student Council sponsored field trip to
the Museum of Aviation at Robins AFB. This
excursion allowed U.S. Army veteran and A&P
Instructor Jonathan LaPointe the opportunity
to be outside of the classroom and share
with students his knowledge of aviation
maintenance while revisiting lessons learned in
previous semesters. Being exposed to aircraft
that were a significant part of our military
campaigns gave students an appreciation of all
the A&P Mechanics that provided maintenance
support. He used the museums downloadable
resources to assist the group through the
court yard and hangars. Mr. LaPointe discussed
comparisons and contrasts of aircraft in the
areas of fuselage, wing span, power plant,
landing gear and flight control surfaces.
After the tour, students visited the Museums
Fuel Java and Aviation Gift Shop. When students
were asked about their experience, Leroy
McClammy said,” I learned that mechanics in
the military invested a lot of hours in dangerous
places to support the mission of each aircraft.”
Tarsha Cecil said, “In preparation to take the
FAA General exam, this field trip will help in
my studies.” She brought her two children
along to show them what their mother’s future
profession will be. n
Class Chat
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Aerotek Visits AIM Atlanta for Lunch & Learn Series
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IM Atlanta was pleased to present a “Lunch
and Learn” event for their campus. While the
students enjoyed lunch, they had the pleasure of
listening to a pair of recruiters from Aerotek, Katie
Ort and Sam McCray.
By Monique Irby, AMA
Airlines Speak with
Chesapeake Campus
Students & Alumni
About Aerotek:
Over the past three decades, Aerotek has built an
unrivalled culture and their unique, people-focused
approach yields a competitive advantage for their
clients and rewarding careers for their contractors.
Today they serve virtually every major industry,
and have placed exceptional people in hundreds of
thousands of roles and positions. Everything they do
is grounded in their guiding principles to build and
nurture quality relationships that allow them to place
quality people in quality jobs.
Aerotek’s mission is as simple today as it was thirty
plus years ago: To bring great people and great
organizations together. This drive to connect people
and make them successful is what they mean when
they say — “our people are everything”.
Since their founding, Aerotek has grown to become
one of the top global recruiting and staffing agencies.
Their company timeline begins with their humble
Baltimore roots in 1983 when their founders started
Aerotek to serve the aerospace and defense industries
and continues today as an operating company of
Allegis Group® Inc., a global talent solutions provider.
AIM Graduates/Pending Graduates:
One of the representatives from Aerotek gave an
overview of the current opportunities available for
entry-level A&P mechanics and explained the lucrative
benefits package which includes medical, dental, life
insurance and 401k options.
After the presentation, all AIM Atlanta graduates
with their A&P license or working towards licensure
were able to meet with Sam McCray and Katie Ort
on campus. This event was well attended and Mr.
McCray and Ms. Ort did an excellent job informing our
students about current and future openings, locations,
and salary ranges for this growing industry. This event
was a success for the AIM Atlanta campus! n
Atlanta Holds Skill Competition for Students
By Mark Pitts, AMA
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his year at AIM Atlanta, the annual Aviation
Maintenance Technician (AMT) competition was
a multifaceted affair. In addition to the students
who were competing for awards, prizes and a place
on the national team, the competition was held in
conjunction with an open house and a Summer
Camp type event for high school students.
This format provided the contestants with an
appreciative audience of curious onlookers from
the open house and gave the high school students
a glimpse of what their futures may hold.
result in a time penalty. You could feel the tension
as contestants moved from event to event
in 20 minute increments trying to beat each
other’s time and yet avoid penalties.
The event was comprised of Safety Wire,
Composite-Vacuum Bag Lay-up, Electrical Troubleshooting and Weight & Balance calculations.
These were timed events and any mistake would
First place went to Sir Nembhard, second place to
Jose Mora, third place to Jerson Rosario and fourth
place to Kevin Sands. Plaques, certificates and
tools were awarded to the happy winners. n
When the last contestant finished and the
competition was declared to be over, it was time
for lunch. Pizza was served to all, participants
and onlookers alike. The scores were tabulated
and finally, with the results in hand, Mark Pitts
(Evening Coordinator) who spearheaded the
event, announced the winners:
On August 11, 2016 Hogan Kindrick, a recruiter
from PSA Airlines, came to the AIM Chesapeake
campus and spoke with our students and alumni.
Hogan talked to the students about potential
employment with PSA Airlines and the benefits
that comes with employment.
On August 30, 2016 Adam Hunt, Talent Acquisition
rep from Endeavor Air, was at AIM Chesapeake to
speak with all current and alumni students. Adam
talked to the students about what Endeavor Air
has to offer, what they are looking for in their A&P
mechanics, and benefits of working for Endeavor
Air. He specifically spoke with students about
completing an application, how the interview
process works, working hours (day/night), and
employment availability. n
Recognition
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International Student
Recognized as Student of the
Block at Orlando Campus
Women in Aviation: Meet Erica Luis
By Ivan Rodriguez, AMO
By Ivan Rodriguez, AMO
Erica Luis with classmate working in the hangar.
Thaddeus Chukwueke (l) recognized as Student of
the Block with Program Coordinator, Douglas Bailey.
Mr. Thaddeus Chukwueke was chosen as the Student
of the Block for displaying good citizenship,
professionalism and commitment to becoming an
Aviation Maintenance Technician. Thaddeus is an
international student at AMO that has made major
transitions in his life. He moved from his home
country, Nigeria, to the United States, learning his
way through the city and adapting to the culture of
his host country while maintaining a high degree of
commitment to his training. When he received the
news that he was awarded the Student of the Block
he responded:
“It is a great honor to have been chosen as the
Student of the Block. I cannot thank my instructors
enough, who have been very instrumental to my
academic success by their enthusiasm and dedication
in teaching. Thankfully, I’ve equally played my role
in achieving academic excellence by hard work
and perseverance in my studies, values, which are
worth emulating. I will continue to strive in success,
until I reach my goal of becoming a key player in
the aviation industry, concerned with proffering
excellent and innovative services and solutions in
aircraft maintenance.”
Congratulations to students like Mr. Thaddeus
Chukwueke that strive for excellence in their
training at AIM. n
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rica Luis comes and goes around the school, pursuing
a career that is perceived as predominantly male;
Aviation Maintenance Technician, with her goal of
becoming a certified FAA A&P. Erica travelled across the
country from sunny California to the sunshine state of
Florida to pursue her dream to be an aviator. Her family
and support system were left behind to walk in a new
adventure at AIM Orlando. Within a few weeks, she
found her way around the community and the school,
secured employment and housing and is managing her
life with an amazing maturity. What is the source of her
success? Here is a little bit of what Erica shared with us:
“Growing up I was always told that your career choice
should be something you enjoy learning and can see
yourself doing for the rest of your life. In my case, working
on aircraft was mine… watching them land and take off
at LAX with my dad was something I looked forward to
on the weekends. Being a little girl, I was told “that’s only
a job for boys”, but at the age of 25, I finally decided to
pursue it. Once I made my choice of changing careers,
there was no turning back. I had to move quickly before
my mind would consume itself in the challenges that I
would face ahead and I couldn’t let the hardships that I
would encounter get in the way. I kept reminding myself
that I only needed God and that He would be my main
support system. I began to look up institutions that
would not only educate me about this new field but also
offer true life knowledge, opportunity and guidance. I
can honestly say that God brought me to Orlando AIM.
I arrived to Florida on April 29, 2015. I was excited but
also filled with fear. I needed to find a home, car, and
especially a job and quick. May 11th, my start date, came
Chesapeake Campus Announces, “It is Open Season!”
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t’s “Open Season for Aviation Scholarships”! Yes,
the Fall Season is the opening season to apply
with the Helicopter Foundation International (HFI)
Maintenance Technician Certificate Scholarships; they
have six available at $2,500.00 each. That is a lot of
money! A good starting location to find out more about
the opportunities for scholarships is to do research on
the web. Start at the Aviation Technical Education
Council (ATEC) web page. On their home page, click
on the heading Scholarships/Awards and you will
see a list of twelve or more different scholarships
to apply for. Take for instance the Aircraft Electronics
Association (AEA) which awarded more than $125,000
in scholarships last school year! The AMT Society,
Association for Women in Aviation Maintenance,
Northrop Rice Foundation, the National Business
Aviation Association and many more are all listed on the
ATEC web page. A small misconception I have heard is
many career oriented students think that scholarships
are only for the four year college student. This is flat
out wrong! It is for all students’ that apply. Another
approach to find money for school is to look locally.
and I had a home, a car and a job that paid me more
than minimum wage with flexibility around school. God
is good. The challenges did not stop there but it was
up to me to decide how I would face them. Would I let
them consume me or make me stronger? I am proud
to say that my grades have stayed consistent and high,
my excitement about aviation has only gotten stronger
and my support circle has increased. I have new lifelong
friends that together, as we go through our studies, push
each other for success. My instructors have experience
and knowledge and are more than willing share it.
They have given me something to look forward to once
I am in the field. My date of completion is not far from
now and I can almost see the end and the beginning of
something great. I am keeping my eyes on the prize and
nothing is going to stop me from reaching it. December
2016 cannot come any sooner. My goal is to continue
to learn and never stop, to become the best in whatever
field within aviation, and to possibly make positive
contributions to it as well. To those thinking about this
field, especially females, with or without any aviation
background, challenges are guaranteed especially if you
decide to leave home but it is about what you let it make
of you.
Don’t let negative thoughts consume you, stay focused,
use the time you have wisely, save your money and use
it for what is important. Seek good friends and never
look back, look only forward and push so that before you
know it, you’ll be stronger and wiser and you’ll have a
successful story to tell. “
Erica Ruiz has all the attributes that will make her an
exceptional AMT. n
By Brad Groom, AMN
Here at the AIM school in Chesapeake, Virginia one
local organization that helps fund students’ training
is Opportunity Inc. a Hampton Road’s Workforce
Development Board. Their main purpose is to help
people get training to become part of the job force and
they have grants available. With all scholarships/grants
there is an opening date and an ending date to get your
required paperwork in. Don’t’ delay. Go after these
scholarships/grants just as hard as you are towards
getting you’re A&P certificate and you may reap a big
financial gain towards your education! n
Events
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Houston Campus Hosts Student Appreciation Day
By Stephanie Nieto, AMH
Houston Holds Jet Tech
Summer Camp
Two words: Pizza and Football!
Here at the Aviation Institute of Maintenance
Houston Campus, we appreciate our students! From
mouth-watering pepperoni to cheesy cheese pizza,
our students had the pleasure of indulging in some
delicious pies at their Student Appreciation Day event!
While students as well as faculty chowed down on
slices of goodness and washed it down with icy cold
refreshments, they were able to wear the jersey of
their favorite NFL team in celebration of the football
season.
Students were given raffle tickets in each class and
winners were awarded for both day and night shift.
Students walked away with AIM memorabilia, such
as hats, water bottles, backpacks, and two lucky
students received tickets to the upcoming Wings
Over Houston Air Show! Congratulations Jonathan
Palmer and Anthony Rugimbana!
Even though it was a makeup day, students left the
event with stomachs full and smiles on their faces. We
cannot wait until our next Student Appreciation Day! n
The AIM Chesapeake Alumni Community Takes Flight!
By Tim Murray, AMN
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hat’s better than embarking on a new
career in aviation maintenance? How about
celebrating your accomplishments with your
classmates while you succeed! On June 24th
the AIM Chesapeake Alumni committee hosted
an event for both current and prior graduates of
our AMT program. The turnout was even higher
than the faculty had hoped, and a good time was
had by all (even by the instructors who were
terribly beaten at the pool tables). As proud as
we are of our graduates, the celebration was just
the tip of the iceberg. The committee is working
diligently to build a community to better serve
our graduates. Licensed A&P mechanics who
have graduated from our campus now have the
ability to network with each other, and find out
about career prospects that their classmates
are already enjoying. Aviation is a tight knit
community, and it’s a well-established fact that
sometimes it’s not what you know, but WHO
you know that can make a difference. The AIM
Chesapeake campus will continue to inspire
our alumni, because we’re here to help our
students soar to new heights. n
How did you spend your summer vacation?
A timeless topic for student essays all across the
country. For many students this question is answered
with the usual responses like the family road trip,
swimming at the neighborhood park, a summer job,
summer school, taking drivers ed or even going to
Disneyland. But how many of you could say “I went
to Jet Tech Camp; experienced the basics of being an
aviation technician and taxied an airplane!”
AIM Houston campus closed out the month of July
with their final Jet Tech Camp of the summer. High
school students who attended camp completed
real technical projects like electrical wiring,
equipment testing, landing gear hydraulics and of
course, running up the engines.
This group included juniors and seniors along with
2016 high school graduates. There were even three
females in attendance. This summer, Jet Tech Camp
was under the guidance of Mr. Rodolfo Avila who
is considered by students to be patient, engaging
and always creative with his problem-solving brain
teasers.
The highlight and surprise ending of the week was
giving each student their turn to sit in the “driver’s
seat” and navigate the Cessna at the rear of the
campus lot. As you can guess, the cell phone cameras
were all on record and smiles were on every face!
If I had to grade the essays on how I spent my summer
vacation I would do so as follows. Family road trip—
good. Disneyland—very good. Navigating a Cessna
at AIM Jet Tech Camp—PRICELESS! n
Events
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Chesapeake Holds Career Fair for Students & Grads
Orlando Celebrates
Constitution Day!
By Veronica Brown-Hale, AMN
By Jennita Orr, AMO
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Top: Day Essay Winner Ruben Gil
Bottom: Evening Essay Winner Denora Smalls
On September 15, 2016, the Aviation Institute of
Maintenance celebrated Constitution Day with a
lot of pride. Students watched a video related to
the Constitution and were asked to participate
in an essay contest where they could express
themselves freely about the Constitution. We
are proud to say that several of our students
participated and were very enthusiastic about
this year’s celebration. Students proudly wore
the USA bracelets given to them and took pride
in the bookmarker that each student used to
hold their place when reading in class.
After reading a couple of the essays, we realized
that many of our students are very talented
outside of the hangar and very competitive as
well. One student in particular focused his essay
around the first three words of the essay, “We
the People” and what that means to him when
reading The Constitution. He explained how
he felt a sense of community and pride when
thinking of how this document was designed
to protect all and how he wouldn’t have the
opportunity to be at this school if it wasn’t for
our forefathers getting together to come up
with a document that gives him the freedom to
express himself and live the life that he is living
right now.
Winners were selected for each shift and they
received a set of tools. The winner and their
classmates will enjoy a cookout to celebrate
their win. We encouraged them to continue to
voice their opinions and concerns because they
never know how they will encourage others
along the way. The students had a great day and
expressed that they look forward to next year’s
celebration. n
n Friday, June 24, AIM Chesapeake held its annual
Career Fair for current students and past graduates.
Nine aviation companies were on campus for the event,
including Signature Flight Support, HAECO Americas,
Piedmont Airlines, Endeavor Air, Air Wisconsin, DRS
Technologies, AECOM, PSA Airlines, and AEROTEC. Each
company was really impressed by the students coming
dressed to impress and with being well-prepared, with
resumes in hand. The fact that many students and
alumni already had their Airframe & Powerplant (A&P)
licenses was even more impressive. A combined total
of 72 students and alumni attended and 25-30 were
invited to submit applications for employment!! Steven
Schell, of Signature Flight Support, stated that he has six
candidates that he will be potentially hiring, once they
complete their online applications.
The students were really excited about the career fair
and stated that being able to connect with many of
the employers was really helpful. This gave them a
better idea as to what to expect when it comes to the
interviewing process and will surely aid them in their
future pursuits for employment. Three students were
interviewed on the spot and two were hired before
they left the event. Ten students interviewed and eight
more are scheduled. One week after the career fair,
many our students have been offered employment
and are getting ready to begin their dream of working
in aviation.
Many of the employers were asked if they would be
willing to attend our next career fair and they said “Yes,
count me in!!” They stated that AIM provides a good flow
of applicants with varied backgrounds, great for entrylevel and intermediate-level positions. Two employers
will also be returning to the campus in August to give a
detailed presentation to the students. n
Las Vegas Celebrates Constitution Day 2016
By Lisa Nordman, AIML
Houston Celebrates
National Aviation
Day
Above: Serving apple pie to celebrate the U.S. Constitution.
Right: Students sign the poster to acknowledge the
reading of the U.S. Constitution
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he AIM Las Vegas team celebrated Constitution
Day campus-wide on September 14th. We
enjoyed a treat of all-American apple pie with
our students for both day classes and evening
classes. Staff and faculty wore red, white and blue
to symbolize our patriotism and honor the U.S.
Constitution. Our American flag was placed in
the library for all to see and salute, the image of
the U.S. Constitution was the home page in our
student lab, and our marquis was lettered with
Happy Constitution Day. A poster signifying the
acknowledgment and reading of the constitution
was signed by students. It was a day of recognition
and appreciation to our country, our founding
fathers and democracy. n
Placements
MoTx Auto Service
Abbas Hilmi, Ahmed M
Signature Flight Support
ABDALLAH, Hakeem J
Delta Airlines, Inc.
ABUJABER, Freih
Aerotek
ADIKA, Nelson
ADJAKLO KOUASSI, Kodjovi American Eagle/ Envoy Airlines
Triumph Interiors
AFFUL, Jacob
American Airlines
AFUNGIA, Sosefo H
Envoy Air-Irving
Aguilar, Eduardo A
American Eagle/ Envoy Airlines
AGUILAR, Josue
Express Jet
Aguirre, Sergio A
Triumph Aviation Services- NAAS Division
AJIMATI, Sunday Samuel
PSA Airlines, Inc.
ALDREDGE, John
Crystal Mover Services, Inc
ALI-ISSIFOU, Djima
Tango Systems Inc.
ALILIN, Austin
Mid Florida Aircraft Propeller, Inc.
ALMENDAREZ, Noxollys
Triumph Aviation Services- NAAS Division
ALMUETE, Daniell
Delta Airlines
ALONSO, Jovanni
Delta Airlines
ALSTON, Brandin
Absolute Aero Maintenance
AMDUR, Bryce
American Eagle/ Envoy Airlines
AMOFA, Joseph
Delta Airlines
ANDERSON, Prince
Power Temp Systems, Inc
Antwi, Sampson H
AAR
ARAUJO, Luis
Tidal Aviation
Ashley, John M
Dassault Falcon
ASTON, Jason
Union Tank Car Company
Aviles, Manuel
Landmark Aviation
AVINA, Francisco
Sarasota Avionics
AWAD, Austin
Panasonic Avionics
BADIEI, Mohammad
Tricen
BAKER, Christopher
Hunter Aviation Int’l
BALLESTEROS, Jose
L3 Communications
BARBOSA, Nelissa
Solar Turbines
BARNARD, Taren R
Delta Airlines, Inc.
BARNES, Dyrita
Vet Pride Services Inc.
BARNES, Samuel
ATS-Aviation Technical Services
BASCOMBE, Dean
Panasonic Avionics
BAUTISTA, Juan
AAR
BECK, Austin
Aeristo
BEGAY, Manuel
Regent Aerospace
BEGAYE, Vernon J
Southwest
BELACHEW, Endalkachew
Delta Airlines, Inc.
BERAKI, Robel
Epps Air Service, Inc
BISHOP, Nathaniel
American Eagle/ Envoy Airlines
BONNY, Dominique
Strategic Outsourcing, Inc.
Boubel, Taylor
Vartan Aviation Support
BOWES, Ronnie
Augusta Westland
Bradford, Glen
Delta Airlines
BRIDGES, Terry
Spectrum Staffing
BRISON, Anthony
ALLEGIS GROUP
BURGESS, Jamel
Johnson Service Group (JSG)
BURGESS, Zane
HAECO
BURGOS SIERRA, Milton
Aero Repair Corporation
BURNS, Dylan C
Aerotek-Wichita
BURROW, Jeremy
Houston Tank Specialist, LLC
Caballero, Hector
Southwest Airlines - Orlando Terminal
CALDERON, Christopher
Pacific Aircraft Inc.
Callahan, Erich
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CANDIS, Dontorius D
AAR
CANUEL, Aaron
Abilities Unlimited
Carey, Christopher
Vet Pride Services Inc.
CARR, Justin T
Aeroquest, Inc.
CARTER, Brandy
Aeroquest, Inc.
CARTER, Matthew
HAECO
CAVAZOS, Stephen
Haeco Americas
CAVINESS, Areel
Delta Airlines
CHAMBERS, Sammy
Spectrum Staffing
CHAMPION, Dymitri
Precision Aviation Group Inc. (PAG)
CHANG, Dong Woo
Delta Airlines, Inc.
CHARLES, Danielle
Aviation Personnel
CHRISTIE, Michael
HAECO
CLARA ROSARIO, Pedro T
AAR
CLARK, Jaylen
Express Jet Airlines
CLARK, Ryan
Envoy/Eagle Aviation Services, Inc.
CLARKE, Kwame W
Aerosim Flight Academy
CLAY, Eric M
LC Communications Unmanned Systems
CLINE, Steven
HAECO
COLON-DURAN, Roberto
Universal Studios
CORONA, Anthony F
Solar Turbines
COUCH, Dustin
LC Communications Unmanned Systems
COVERT, Crystal
PDS Tech Incorporated
CROSSON, Jacob
American Eagle/ Envoy Airlines
CRUZ, Dante
Atlantic Sheet Metal
CRUZ, David
Delta Global Services
CURRIE, Timothy
Huntleigh USA Corp.
Cushman, Cameron A
Airport Terminal Services
DAFFAALLA, Ibrahim M
URS
DAILEY, David
Haeco Americas
DALEY, Nadisha
Tactair
DANES, Devon M
TexTar Aviation
DANKIJIAN, Rakan
Muncie Aviation
DART, Shannon
Launch Technical Workforce Soluctions
DAVIS, Benjamin
Avmax of Jacksonville
DAVIS, Joshua
DEL MORAL RODRIGUEZ, Victor J Menzies Aviation
Space Systems Loral
DELANGE, Joseph
QATAR Airways
Delrio, Jose
Hire Dynamics
DENNIE, Deon
Million Air
Dennis, Jarrod J
AAR
DENNIS, Seth
Federal Express
Desir, Franky
ATS-Aviation Technical Services
DEVINE, Clinton R
Oh & Payne
DILL, Russell
Planetechs
DILLARD, Kyle N
Airborne Maintenance Engineering Service
DIXON, John
American Panel Corporation
DOS SANTOS, Luis
Solar Turbines
DUFFEY, William
DUNN, Jamal
DURDEN, Michael
EDMISTON, Edwin
EKOUE, Sebastien Komi
ELDER, Kentrail
ELDRED, Stephen
ELGIN, Ean E
Elliott, Travis L
Enea, Lamaj
ESCOTO, Abdiel
ESPOSITO, Todd
FAIR, Arthur
Feldwisch, Peter S
FERGUSON, Everett
FERGUSON, Kimely
FIELDS, Russell
FIELDS, Sabrina
FISHER, Ronald
FITCH, Kenneth
FLASH, Kyle
Flores, Nicole
FOSTER, Eric
FRANKLIN, Jeffrey A
FREEMAN, Jalil-Keith
Galvan, Julio E
Gant, LaBrielle J
Garcia, Jesus E
Garza, David
GATLIN, Antonio D
GHESANI, Imran
GHIASSY, Yosef
Gibson, Mchana
Gibson, Keire
GILES, Caesare
GILL, Deshawne
GOMEZ-RAMOS, Armando
GOMEZ, David
GOODMAN, Jeffery
GORDON, Antoine
GOUDJINOU, Comla
GOUDJINOU, Comla
GRADDY, Aaron
GRAHAM, Eric
GRAY, Thomas
GRIMES, Johnny
GRISLEY, Allen C
GROGAN, James
GROGAN, Raymond
Guerrero, Michael
HAIRSTON, David L
HANKINS, Darius L
Hargis, Kristina
HARPER, Tremon
HARTMAN, Dwayne C
HARTZOG, Dexter
Haskins, James M
HENDERSON, Marquis
HENRY, Davidson
Heredia, Anthonio
HICKS, Kelsey
HIGGINS, Michael
HILL, Corey Lamar
HINKLE, Matthew
HITZ, Axel
HIXON, Nolan
Ho, Le
HODO, Christopher
HOFFHINES, Nicholas A
HOGAN, John
HOUSER, Calvin O
HOWE, Keegan
HTOKA, Saw
HUMPHREY, Nathaniel
HUNT, Jefferey
Hurd, Karl S
IBANEZ, Yuritma
INGRAM, Austin
IQBA, Jaffar
IQBAL, Ahmed
IRIAS, Jose
Ivory, Eric G
IYARE, Thompson
JAMES, Clayton
JAMES, Hubert
JAMES, Omar
JEFFERSON, William
JENNINGS, Walter
JEROME, Denzel
JOHNSON, Andre
Johnson, Cody
JOHNSON, Jeffrey
JOHNSON, Norman F
JOHNSTON, Dustin
JONES, Gerald
JONES, Kenyatee
JONES, Weston
JORNALES, Rose N
JULIO, Michael
KEARNEY, Lynwood
KEBERABE, Fisum
KELLOGG, Trayveon
KELLY, Christopher S
Kennerson, Wallace C
KEYES, Jairus
KEYES, Jairus
KHAN, Intiaz
7
Impact Staffing
Delta Airlines, Inc.
Commut Air
Crystal Mover Services, Inc
Ameri Flight LLC
Precision Aviation Services
Southwest Airlines - Orlando Terminal
Express Jet
Air Wisconsin Airlines Corp
Fluor Maintenance Services, Inc
A & R Works
TLD
Houston Tank Specialist, LLC
Signature Flight Support
Southwest Airlines
Sky West Airlines
AVFlight Columbus Corporation
DRS Technologies
Delta Airlines
Endeavor Air
Dejean Companies/ GE
American Eagle/ Envoy Airlines
LAUNCH Technical Workforce Solutions
Solar Turbines
Textron Aviation-Hobby Airport
Tidal Aviation
Camin Cargo Conrol, Inc.
Million Air
Swissport Fueling Inc.
Haeco America’s
Tesla Motors
Air Wisconsin Airlines Corp
Powell Electrical
Oh & Payne
Southwest Airlines
JetAire Flight Systems, LLC
Haeco Americas
Delta Global Services
Impact Staffing
General Aviation Terminal
Delta Global Services
PSA Airlines
Axiom Staffing
Spirit Aero Systems
Axiom Staffing
Aerotek Aviation
Air Wisconsin
Pratt & Whitney
Envoy (IAH)
United Airlines
Embraer Executive Aircraft, Inc
Dejean Companies/ GE
LinkStaffing Service
Embraer Executive Aircraft, Inc
Axiom Staffing
Cooper T. Smith-Corporate Office
Delta Airlines
American Eagle/ Envoy Airlines
CarMax, Inc.
AECOM
Bombardier
Tig Hitco
Million Air -Richmond
Business Jet Center
STS Aviation Group
American Eagle Airlines
Delta Airlines
Van Wagner Airship Group
American Eagle/ Envoy Airlines
Aerotek
Launch Technical Workforce Soluctions
PDS Tech Incorporated
American Airlines
Aecom/URS
Southwest Airlines
American Eagle/ Envoy Airlines
Delta Global Services
Southwest
Southwest
Zodiac Aerospace
United States Environmental Services
American Eagle/ Envoy Airlines
Airborne Maintenance Engineering Service
Trans State Airlines
Landmark Aviation
Delta Airlines
Delta Global Services
American Eagle/ Envoy Airlines
Aeroquest, Inc.
Sewell Infiniti of North Houston
PDS Tech Inc.
CE Avionics
Aerotek Aviation
American Eagle/ Envoy Airlines
Piedmont Airlines
Skyworld Aviation, Inc.
Bombardier
LBTransportation Consulting. Inc.
AECOM
Delta Airlines
Delta Airlines, Inc.
ExpressJet Airlines
JBT Corporation
Solomon Morgan
Architectural Brass
United Airlines
Mesa Air Group (IAH)
Kidd, Luke H
American Eagle/ Envoy Airlines
KIM, Min-Kook
Signature Flight Support
KIRKLAND, Ben
Jett Pro Line Maintenance
KiTCHEN, Blake
Panasonic
KOZIC, Bojan
Wingman Aircraft Repair, Inc.
KRISS, Richard
Aviation Technical Services
KUBI, Yaw A
ATS-Aviation Technical Services
LACKEY, Jeffrey
Flordia Flyers
LAMAINE, Michael
American Eagle/ Envoy Airlines
LAMAR, Marquis
East End Transfer & Storage
Lancaster, Kennedy R
All Around Aviation
Landry, Dominick M
Launch
LAPOPOINTE, Jonathan
J.W. Peterson Painting
LASTRA, Dennis
Envoy/Eagle Aviation Services, Inc.
LECKIE, Trevor R
Triumph Aviation Services- NAAS Division
LEFLORE, Andre
Techmetals
LESTER, Bradley
22nd Century Technologies, Inc.
LEWIS, Darius
Haeco Americas
LEWIS, Lee
Republic Airways Holdings Inc
LOMAX, Nicholas
HAECO Americas
LOOPER, Richard
Jet East
Lopez, Jean
APA Services
LOPEZ, Juan
Trans Am Aviation Services
LORANZO, Luis
Solar Turbines
LOWE, Christopher
Endeavor Air
LUTENCO, Vadim
Blue Tungsten
LYON, Kyle P
Axiom Staffing
MADISON, Myron
Chep Aero Space Solutions
MAHARJAN, Abhishekh
ALLEGIS GROUP
MAI, Phi
American Eagle/ Envoy Airlines
MALAUTEA, Christopher
Romanair WDR, Inc
MANNING, Gregory
Avocet Aircraft Maint. & Engineering
MARSEE, Steven
PDS Tech Inc.
MARSHALL, George
L-3 Communications
MARTINEZ, Tomas
TAD-PGS, Inc.
Mata, Matthew
Southwind Aviation
MATHEW, Agash
Trans State Airlines
MAY, Jakob
American Eagle/ Envoy Airlines
MBAKISI, Felicien
Haeco Aviation
MCCLOUR, Hayden
Aviation Institute of Maintenance
McCormick, Timothy
Aerodyn Engineering Inc
MCCRADIC, Kevin
Ameristar Air Cargo Inc.
MCCRAW, Trent
APP Jet Center
MCCRAY, Mark
STS Workforce Solutions
McDaniel, Rebbecca A
Delta Airlines, Inc.
MCELROY, Kyle
Tesla Motors
MCFARLANE, Anthony
STS Aviation Group/CHEP
MCGRATH, Ryan
PSA Airlines, Inc.
MCKENZIE, Mark
Fed-EX Ground INC.
MCKNIGHT, Felicia
Launch
MCNEILL, Marion
GE Aviation
MCPEAK, Sean
ATS-Aviation Technical Services
McRAE, Corban
Delta Airlines, Inc.
MERCER, Theodore
PDS Aviation Services
MIKELL, Tyron
Aerotek Aviation
MILLER, Sean
Sinor Engine Company
Mills, Larry Q
MIRANDA FELICIANO, Guiviel Envoy/Eagle Aviation Services, Inc.
Aeroquest, Inc.
MIREKU, Prince
Circor Aerospace
MITCHELL, Eric
Delta Global Services
MITCHELL, Gary
Delta Airlines
MITCHELL, Octavious
Streamlined Aircraft Detailing, LLC
MOALA, Joseph
Cessna Aircraft Company
MORALES, Edwin L
Delta Airlines
MORGAN, Grant
Axiom Staffing
MORRIS-BROWN, Juwan
Sky West Airlines
MORRIS, Jacob
ATS-Aviation Technical Services
MORRIS, John
Landry’s
Motte, Antonio
Rite Way Aviation
Motter, John
Planetechs
MOTULIKI, Jennifer
Rolls-Royce Engine Services
MULHOLLAND, Dario M
Envoy Air-Irving
Muniz, Sylvestre
DELTA AIRLINES
MURTHA, Robert
Endeavor Air
NAQAWE, Smaeil
Express Jet Airlines
NASH, Anthony
Allegis
Nibblins, Dayron
Allegis Group (Aerotek)
NUNEZ, Gilbert A
Pape Material Handling
NUNEZ, Luis
Axiom Staffing
NUNN, Calvin
Applied Composites Engineering
O’NEAL, Aaron
Turbomeca
O’NEAL, Christopher J
United Parcel Service, INC
OLLISON, Donald
ONWODI, Chukwunwike P Aerotek Aviation
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. (AT&T)
Orellana, Werner
Delta Global Services
OWENS, Brindle
Atlantic Aviation- Atlanta
OWUSU, Gideon
PACHECO ARROYO, Rafael Tradesmen International LLC
Ironworkers Union Local 387
PATTERSON, Khary
Solar Turbines
PERAL, Christopher
Stover-Parker Electric, Inc.
Perez, Armando R
United Airlines
Peton, Coryse G
ERMC
Phelps, Richard P
Textron Aviation-Hobby Airport
Picazo, Colton
Delta Airlines
PIETROMONACO, Brett
Consolidated Aviation Services
Pietsch, Dillon J
Advanced Aerospace Reconnaissance, LLC
Pimentel, Ernesto
Lear Stevens Aviation
PINASCO, Christina
Rolls-Royce Engine Services
PINGOL, Mark
Solar Turbines
PONCE, Marcos J
Westside Aviation
PORTILLO, Frances
Solar Turbines
PORTIS, Donald
ATS-Aviation Technical Services
RADKE, Kevin J
Aerotek Aviation
RAMOS, Antonio
NASA Security-Ellington Field Airport
Ramos, Orlando
Kilta Air
Rasario, Brian
Oh & Payne
REEDY, Christopher
Delta Global Services
Reid, Jani
PDS TECH, INC
RICHARD, Delisa
Delta Global Services
RICHARD, Garrett
AAR
RICHARDSON, Charles
AAR
RICHARDSON, Mark
Delta Airlines
RIVAS-SOTO, Axel
AAR Aircraft Services
RIVERS, Dana
Launch Technical Workforce Soluctions
ROBERTS, Brandon
Aviation Institute of Maintenance
ROBERTS, Jeffery A
Dallas Airmotive
ROBERTSON, Bradly
ROBINSON, Alvin
Vet Pride Services Inc.
Robinson, Brandon
Air Wisconsin Airlines Corp
Robles, Joel
Quickflight Services
Rodriguez, David O
United Airlines (IAH)
RODRIGUEZ, Dawin R
LAUNCH Technical Workforce Solutions
Rodriguez, Javier
Dejean Companies/ GE
ROGERS, Trevor
Bay Avionics
ROJAS, Johann
American Eagle/ Envoy Airlines
ROMAN, David
Solar Turbines
ROWE, Chauncey
Delta Global Services
RUIZ, Hazael
American Eagle/ Envoy Airlines
SAN MIGUEL, Andrew
Andy’s Custom’s
Sanchez, Alexander
Dejean Companies/ GE
SANTIAGO, Edwin
Hawker Beechcraft
SANTOS, Chelsea
Endeavor Airlines
SAWYER, Bernard
Delta Airlines
SCHELLINGER, Ashley M Endeavor Air
SCHULYZ, David
Solomon Morgan
SCOTT, Antoine D
Lockheed Martin
SCOTT, Billie
Trans State Airlines
SELF, Calvin
Haeco Americas
SHAFER, Cory
Axiom Staffing
SHERWOOD, Lawrence DynCorp International
SKINNER, Jacob
Delta Global Services
SMITH, Ashley
SkyWest Airlines
SMITH, Brandon
Bay Avionics
SMITH, Derreck
PSA Airlines, Inc.
SMITH, Jeffery
Express Jet Airlines
SMITH, Stephen
Delta Airlines
SNAPP, Anthony
Aeroquest, Inc.
SOLA, Jon E
Aerosim Flight Academy
Solomon, Giovanni A
Signature Flight Support
SPENCER, Brian R
LAUNCH Technical Workforce Solutions
SPENCER, Michael
American Airlines
STEIB, Erica
Spirit Airlines
Steward, James A
K & W Aviation
STOREY, Brandon
Chipton Ross Inc
TANGA, Sisay
Aerotek working at/Solutions
TAYLOR, Denzil
Axiom Staffing
TELFAIR, Latoya
Aeroquest, Inc.
TESFAYONNAS, Sham
PDS Tech Inc.
THAPA, Navin
Capital Aviation
THOMAS, Darren
Endeavor Air
Thomashow, Elliot J
Signature Flight Support-Ellington
THOMPSON, Benjamin
Aviation Institute of Maintenance
TOCCI, Michael
Georgia State Patrol
TODMAN, Deshaun
Cintel
TOPLOVICH, Chad
Airborne Maintenance & Engineering Servi
TORRES RENTERIA, Rodrigo Simplex
Torres, Mark A
Horizon Air
Tran, Thang V
Newgen Aviation
TROUPE, Patrick
Delta Airlines
TUMLIN III, Douglas
Smyrna Truck & Cargo
TURNER, Jerry
Aerotek working at/Solutions
UMPIERRE, Ivett
Envoy/Eagle Aviation Services, Inc.
VANDEHEY, Ethan
Piedmont Airlines
VANMETER, Shawn
Tom Wood Aviation
VERTREESE, Xavier
ATS-Aviation Technical Services
WALKER, Darin T
Cessna Aircraft Company
Walker, Kendrick R
FedEx Express
WALLACE, Ketrone
Crystal Mover Services, Inc
WALTER, Craig
Air Wisconsin
Warren, Butch
BP Air
WASHINGTON, Randy
American Eagle/ Envoy Airlines
WEAVER, Demetrice
Express Jet Airlines
Webster, Travis A
Global Aviation Services
WEEMS, Geoffrey
Zodiac Aerospace
WEIR, Tiffany
Federal Aviation Administration
WELLS, Robert
Delta Airlines
Signature Flight Support-Ellington
Wheeler, Joseph
Delta Airlines
WHITTAKER, Devon
Endeavor Air
WHYTE, Oshane
Solomon Morgan
WILLIAMS, Aaron
Johnson Service Group (JSG)
WILLIAMS, Darrel
Allied Aviation
Wilson, Sheridan C
Aircraft LLC.
WOO, Matthew
Atlantic Aviation Texas6652
WOODIE, Matthew
Aerodyn Engineering Inc
WORK, April
Delta Airlines
WORRELL, Edward
AAR Aircraft Services
YANKAUSKAS, John
Aero Repair Corporation
YOCUM, Christy S
The Employment Firm
Zapata, Consuelo G
United Airlines
ZAREMBA, Jason A
ALLEGIS GROUP
ZEIGLER, John
GE Aviation
ZIEGLER, Nick A
Community
8
The Houston Campus Hosts Student Blood Drive
By Stephanie Nieto, AMH
Atlanta’s Lemonade Stand
T
he Aviation Institute of Maintenance Houston
Campus hosted a blood drive that was open to all
students, faculty and staff. The campus was visited
by a mobile unit that made it easily accessible for
students to donate. This opportunity came at a time
when donations were especially needed. One by one
students donated blood willingly in order to help out
for a great cause.
During this visit, our students learned that anyone
can be a donor. Eligible donors with all blood types,
particularly O negative, A negative and B negative, and
platelet donors are encouraged to make an appointment
to give, and that is just what our students did.
At the end of their donation process, students were
given an array of snacks and refreshments provided
by the amazing team from the Gulf Coast Regional
Blood Center and even got to walk away with a new
t-shirt.
About half of our student population stepped up to the
plate to donate, which was recorded as the most we
ever donated since 2015. We encourage our students
to go above and beyond to help their community, and
we cannot be more proud of them for taking the time
to save a life. n
By Jasmine DeLoach, AMA
Kansas City End of
Summer Blood Drive
Tuesday, August 23rd, AIM Kansas City answered
the Community Blood Center’s clarion call for
emergency donations. The Raytown area was at
catastrophic lows for plasma and whole blood and
looked to AIM for a substantial crimson deposit to
its sanguine bank.
Last year, we donated nineteen units of blood and
more than doubled that number this year! As it was
only the second day of the new block, incoming
students had a unique opportunity to experience
how our educational institution gives back to the
community and to each other as the donated blood
stays in the immediate vicinity.
Although many of the same people gave blood
last year, we had some new donors this year.
Our commons was filled with staff from the
Community Blood Center to do intake, prep, draw
blood and perform after care. Of course, they came
with goodies for the donors to eat and praises for
the generosity of the students, faculty and staff at
AIM Kansas City. n
By Jill Johns, AMK
O
n Tuesday, July 12, 2016, AIM Atlanta’s
Student Affairs Department hosted its first
Lemonade Stand to launch the Student Affairs
Meet and Greet. The Student Affairs department
consists of three Career Services Coordinators;
Yolanda Shaw, Monique Irby, and Michelle Figari,
and one Student Services Coordinator, Jasmine
DeLoach.
These young ladies served ice cold lemonade
while informing students of their department
and the services that they offered. They also
provided students with a handout that explained
the differences between career services and
student services. The students were able to
ask questions and take business cards of each
coordinator.
In addition, the Student Affairs department
created a raffle for students to have a chance to
win a free tool set. The raffle required entrants
to guess how many lemonheads were in the
jar displayed on the table. The student that
was closest to the number won. There was one
winner for each shift: Marion Allen and Parth
Modi, who were each given a tool set. Needless
to say, the lemonade stand and was very much
appreciated and enjoyed. n