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Fellow Educators, Administrators, Employers, Colleagues and Friends,
Welcome to ATEC’s 2017 Annual Conference. On behalf of the board of directors, I’m thrilled to greet you at this important event. In a few days, you will not only return home enriched both professionally and personally, you will have helped make aviation maintenance education better.
The theme of this year’s conference is “building career pathways.” To meet increased talent demands, institutions and industry must work in tandem to build a strong pipeline of qualified personnel. The board of directors and executive director have worked tirelessly to increase industry participation at this year’s event in hopes that new relationships will engender innovative ideas and partnerships.
We hope you enjoy the program.
Sincerely,
Ryan Goertzen, ATEC President
TABLE OF CONTENTSLetter from the President 3
Conference Agenda 4
Speakers 10
Exhibitors 19
Employer Expo Sponsors 21
Northrop Rice Foundation Award Receipients 22
Attendees 25
Attendees by Company 32
Conference Sponsors 35
Welcome to the Aviation Technician Education Council
56TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION
CONFERENCE DATES AND TIMESSaturday, April 1, 2017 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sunday, April 2, 2017 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Monday, April 3, 2017 7:30 am - 8:30 pm
EXHIBITION DATES AND TIMESSaturday, April 1, 2017 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sunday, April 2, 2017 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
HILTON SEATTLE AIRPORT17620 INTERNATIONAL BLVD
SEATTLE, WA 98188
FROM THE PRESIDENT
Gary Hoyle, Vice President
Charles Horning, Treasurer
Crystal Maguire, Executive Director
Ronald (Ron) Donner, Director and Communication Committee Chair
Fred Dyen, Director and Membership Committee Chair
Donald “Jay” Gregson, Director and Legislative Committee Chair
Amy Kienast, Director and Annual Conference Committee Chair
Andrew Smith, Director and Regulatory Committee Chair
Art Spengler, Director and Legislative Committee Assistant Chair
Don Stark, Director and Meeting Planning Committee Assistant Chair
Debbie Wiggins, Director and Communications Committee Assistant Chair
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11:30 am - 1:00 pmAwards Luncheon, sponsored by AVOTEK
FRIDAY, MARCH 31, 2017
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2:00 pm - 5:00 pmATEC Board Meeting — San Juan
5:30 pm - 8:00 pmExhibitor Setup — Emerald ABCD
1:00 pm - 8:00 pmRegistration — 3rd Floor Foyer
7:00 pmAero Skills Tournament presented by Aircraft Techologies Group — CrystalThe event showcases the aviation technician a skills tournament, meant to create excitement and raise awareness of aviation career opportunities. Admission is free and open to the public.
7:00 am - 8:00 amContinental Breakfast, presented by Aviation Institute of Maintenance
7:00 am - 5:00 pmRegistration — 3rd Floor Foyer
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SATURDAY, APRIL 1, 2017
7:00 am - 7:00 pmExhibit Hall — Emerald ABCD
8:00 am - 8:15 amWelcome & Introductory Remarks — Emerald EF
Ryan Goertzen, President/Chief Aviation Officer, Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology & ATEC President
8:15 am - 8:30 amKeynote Address
Peter Boeskov, Director, Simulator Services and Maintenance Training, The Boeing Company
8:30 am - 9:15 amGeneral Session I: What We Have Done For You LatelyHear what the council is doing through and for its members, and what’s coming up on the horizon.
Ryan Goertzen, President/Chief Aviation Officer, Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology & ATEC PresidentCrystal Maguire, Executive Director, ATEC
9:15 am - 9:45 amCoffee Break sponsored by Aircraft Technical Book Company, CerTEC and Nida Corporation
9:45 am - 10:45 amGeneral Session II: Soft Skills Matter; Can They Be Taught?Technical skills must be augmented with highly valued employability skills (or “soft skills”) to ensure that those who land the job, keep the job. Hear how one school is providing instruction centered on character development and workplace ethics.
Monica Stewart, Senior Director, Strategic Innovations, Wichita Area Technical College (WATC)Trish Schmidt, Dean, Instructional Technologies & Academic Support, WATC
10:45 am - 11:30 amGeneral Session III: International MarketsAviation is a global industry, market demands abroad provide unique opportunities for aviation technician education. Hear about China’s aviation infrastructure development, trends in its technical training programs, and opportunities for partnership.
Dr. Yuanyang Gao, Director, Generation Aviation Industry Research Center, Beihang University & Deputy Secretary General, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association of China
1:00 pm - 1:30 pmGeneral Session IV: Call for Papers: The Vin Fiz IIAn inspiring story of a young man’s quest to do something different, the reasoning and challenges leading up to the effort, and his experiences both as a pilot and mechanic, flying coast to coast retracing Rodger’s historic aeronautical event.
Collin McDonald, Student, Middle Tennessee State University & James Rardon Student of the Year Award Recipient
SATURDAY, APRIL 1, 2017
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SATURDAY, APRIL 1, 2017
7:00 am - 8:00 amContinental Breakfast, presented by MIAT College of Technology
7:00 am - 3:30 pmExhibitor Hall
8:45 pm - 9:30 amGeneral Session IX: Industry PartnershipsWith the demand for aviation technicians increasing, industry is partnering with talent providers to ensure ample workforce. Hear one success story and how it can be modeled across the country.
Mike Hagler, Duty Manager of Technical Operations, Delta Air Lines, Inc.Debbie White, Director of WorkSource Career Services, South Seattle College
SUNDAY, APRIL 2, 2017
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1:30 pm - 2:30 pmGeneral Session V: Aviation Technician Workforce Supply and DemandDoes the data back up the impending shortage of aviation technicians and mechanics that the industry has known is coming for years? Get projections and outlooks from industry representatives.
Sunny Liao, Marketing Manager, Flight Services, The Boeing CompanyCrystal Maguire, Executive Director, ATECModerator: Ron Donner, Chief Editor, AMT Magazine & ATEC Communication Committee Chair
2:30 pm - 3:00 pmCoffee Break, sponsored by Wing Aero Products
3:00 pm - 4:00 pmGeneral Session VI: Airman Certification StandardsAn FAA/industry working group is developing standards that will govern mechanic testing. Hear about the process, and what to expect when the ACS is published.
Jackie Spanitz, Curriculum Director, Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc.Susan Parson, Special Assistant, Flight Standards Service & Editor, Safety Briefing Magazine, FAAModerator: Chuck Horning, Department Chair, Aviation Maintenance Science, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University & ATEC Treasurer
4:00 pm - 5:00 pmGeneral Session VII: Regulatory Update from Flight SafetyHear about the latest rulemaking activities for part 147 and what’s on the FAA’s regulatory agenda for the coming year.
Kevin Morgan, Manager, General Aviation Branch, FAAMurray D. Huling, Deputy Assistant Division Manager, Aircraft Maintenance Division, FAARobert Warren, Aviation Safety Inspector, FAAModerator: Andrew Smith, Professor, Kansas State University–Salina & ATEC Regulatory Committee Chair
5:30 pm - 7:00 pmWelcome Reception, sponsored by Aviations Supplies and Academics, Inc.
SUNDAY, APRIL 2, 2017
7:00 am - 3:00 pmRegistration — 3rd Floor Foyer
8:00 am - 8:45 amGeneral Session VIII: High School OutreachTo recruit the next generation of technicians, AMTS need to look upstream. How can AMTS engage with local high schools to ensure a steady stream of talent? Panelists provide ideas and potential resources.
Cindy Hasselbring, Senior Director, High School Aviation Initiative, Aircraft Owners and Pilots AssociationNuka Nurzhanov, Dean of Students, Raisbeck Aviation High SchoolModerator: Crystal Maguire, Executive Director, ATEC
9:30 am - 10:00 amCoffee Break, sponsored by Hallmark University
10:00 am - 11:00 amGeneral Session X: Workforce Needs IGet the maintenance and manufacturer perspective on what employers are looking for, expected demand and ways these companies can and do partner with AMTS.
David Bowen, Director, Training, Aviation Technical ServicesMike Walker, Director, Business Development, The Boeing CompanyLynn Washington, Human Resources Business Partner, Aviation Technical ServicesModerator: Ryan Goertzen, President/Chief Aviation Officer, Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology & ATEC President
11:00 am - 12:00 pmGeneral Session XI: Workforce Needs IIGet an airline’s perspective in this sequel to session X.
Kim Pritchard, Senior Manager, Tech Ops Recruiting, United AirlinesDaniel Riskey, Recruiter, Campus Reach People, Southwest Airlines Co.Moderator: Ryan Goertzen, President/Chief Aviation Officer, Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology & ATEC President
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SUNDAY, APRIL 2, 2017
8:00 am - 9:00 amContinental Breakfast, Welcome & Introductory Remarks — TA Wilson
Rick Navarro, Director of Operations, Flight Services, The Boeing Company
7:30 amBus Departs Hotel for Boeing Facility, 1301 SW 16th St, Renton, WA 98057
MONDAY, APRIL 3, 2017 — SPONSORED BY BOEING
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12:00 pm - 1:30 pmBuffet Lunch, sponsored by Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics
1:30 pmJournal Editorial Board Meeting — San JuanClosed meeting for editorial board members.
2:15 pm - 2:45 pmRoundtables and Work Group BreakoutsGet more information about specific ATEC initiatives and publications
• ATEC Journal: Take Part — San Juan
The peer-reviewed publication provides an opportunity for educators, administrators, students and industry personnel to share teaching techniques and research. Learn more about the review process, submission requirements and how to get published.
David L. Stanley, Professor, Purdue University & ATEC Journal Editor
• Airman Certification Standards: Help Develop the New Testing Standard—Mercer
Provide feedback on the publication that will set the knowledge and skill standards for the FAA mechanic test.
Chuck Horning, Associate Professor & Department Chair, Aviation Maintenance Science, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University & ATEC Treasurer
3:00 pmExhibitor Spotlight and Door Prizes
3:30 pmExhibitor Break Down
4:00 pm - 7:00 pmReception & Employer Expo — SummitA networking event for educators and industry to discuss workforce needs and career pipeline programs and opportunities.
2:15 pm - 2:45 pmProfessional Development Breakouts
• Concurrent Session I: Composites in Aviation
A historic, modern and future look at the use of composites in aviation.
John Gokcen, Senior Structures Instructor, Maintenance Training, The Boeing Company
• Concurrent Session II: The Boeing Training Experience
An intro to Boeing’s 787 training.
Jeff Giles, Customer Training Specialist, Maintenance Training, The Boeing Company
• Concurrent Session III: New Technologies
The dynamic Boeing Learning Solutions experience.
Tim Hurst, Flight and Maintenence Training Expert, Boeing Learning Solutions, The Boeing Company
10:15 am - 11:15 amRepeat of Concurrent Sessions
11:30 am - 12:30 amRepeat of Concurrent Sessions
12:30 pm - 1:30 pmLunch
Ruby Schick, Workforce Specialist, Workforce Development, The Boeing CompanyJohn Turner, Manager, Workforce Development, The Boeing Company
1:30 pmBus Departs for Future of Flight Aviation Center & Boeing Tour — 8415 Paine Field Blvd., Mukilteo, WA 98275
2:30 pm - 4:30 pmBoeing Tour in Everett, WA
5:00 pm - 7:30 pmDinner in Mukilteo, WAAttendees are on their own for dinner. Two options are available within walking distance of where the bus will drop off: Ivar’s Seafood Restaurant and Diamond Knot Brewery.MONDAY, APRIL 3, 2017 — SPONSORED BY BOEING
7:30 pmBus Departs for Hotel
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first learning management system and e-learning content used in recurrent pilot training. He received his CL-65 type rating while at Air Wisconsin and holds a commercial SEL/MEL, instrument and CFI.
Goertzen was elected president of ATEC in 2014. He holds a B.S. in aviation and a masters in public administration from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Goertzen is married to the love of his life Jenny and has three sons Jacob, Joshua and Jack.
John GokcenSenior Structures Instructor, Maintenance Training, The Boeing Company
Mr. Gokcen has over 36 years of diversified aviation experience. In his current position, he works as a structures engineering instructor with Boeing Flight Services.
Gokcen received his Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering with specialization in aerospace engineering from Istanbul Technical University, the oldest technical school in Turkey established in 1773. He also interned at the National Aerospace Laboratory in Amsterdam, Holland.
In 1984, he received his Master of Science degree from Istanbul Technical University and was awarded a French government scholarship to pursue post-graduate specialization program on aircraft structures and systems at Ecole Nationale Superieure de l’Aeronautique et de l’Espace (ENSAE-Supaero) in Toulouse, France.
Since 1980, he has been working in various aviation industries with different engineering responsibilities. Starting with Turkish Airlines Engineering Department, he worked his way to manager of aircraft maintenance. In 1990, he took a position as a senior design engineer position at Boeing Canada in Toronto. He then went on to a position as principal structural repair engineer position at Boeing Commercial Aviation Services in Seattle. His specialization is in fatigue, damage tolerance, corrosion and metal and composites repair engineering.
Gokcen is a member of the commercial aviation composites repair committee (CACRC). He is an instructor of composite repair methods at the FAA-endorsed Advanced Materials in Transport Aircraft Structures (AMTAS) Institute at University of Washington and Boeing Ed Wells- University of Washington Joint Institute. He is also a professional engineer registered in Ontario, Canada; founding member of the Boeing Diversity Council; and earned numerous Boeing achievement and outstanding performance awards.
Mike HaglerDuty Manager of Technical Operations, Delta Air Lines, Inc.
Mr. Hagler graduated from the aviation maintenance technology program at South Seattle College in 1990 after previously attending the University of Maryland, Texas State University, and dabbling in commercial art school. Hagler decided to make this career shift after researching the field and shadowing an airline mechanic at American Airlines. He gained employment at Kenmore Air prior to graduating and worked in the engine shop on radial engines before landing a part-time job at American Airlines as a ramp agent.
Over the next 22 years, Hagler worked in a variety of cities as a mechanic, crew chief, production supervisor, and eventually as the manager of the station where he initially shadowed the mechanic many years prior.
After retiring from American Airlines, Hagler joined Delta Air Lines as a duty manager. He is excited that Delta has given him the tools to give back to the school where it all began and committed to expanding the internship program to nurture the next generation of line mechanics.
Cindy HasselbringSenior Director, High School Aviation Initiative, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association
Before joining Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), Ms. Hasselbring served as special assistant to the state superintendent at the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) and led STEM initiatives. Prior to working at MSDE, she completed two years as an Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellow at the National Science Foundation in Arlington, Virginia.
Hasselbring is a 16-year veteran mathematics teacher at Milan High School (MI), is Nationally Board Certified, and was awarded the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. In her free time, she enjoys flying, has her seaplane rating and is now working on her instrument rating.
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Peter BoeskovDirector, Simulator Services and Maintenance Training, The Boeing Company
Mr. Boeskov leads the teams responsible for development of simulator data packages, project management and engineering support for all simulators in the Flight Services Global Network, and for the development and delivery of commercial aviation maintenance training worldwide.
He has over 28 years of experience in the aviation industry. Previous roles include director of analytics & delivery solutions for Boeing’s digital aviation team, senior manager, Boeing flight operations engineering, flight services program manager for the KC-46A program and leadership positions within crew information services and operational performance software teams. As a flight operations engineer, he taught performance engineering courses to airline customers around the world.
Boeskov has served as the Boeing representative to the International Air Transport Association Standard Computerized Airplane Performance Working Group as well as on the Commercial Aviation Services Technical Fellowship selection panel.
He received a Bachelor of Science in aeronautical engineering from the University of Washington in 1989 with a focus on airplane performance and related software tools.
David BowenDirector, Training, Aviation Technical Services
A U.S. Marine for 20 years, Mr. Bowen has 30 years’ experience leading and supervising personnel. While in the military, he worked as a CH53 A/D/E and VH60-N naval air crewman, NATOPS instructor, QA inspector, and flight line mechanic. He was a Presidential Helicopter Crewman at HMX-1 from 1990-1994 and a Survival Evasion Resistance and Escape (SERE) Instructor from 1987-1990.
Bowen joined ATS in 1997 as an aircraft mechanic, QC inspector, QC supervisor, and assumed the role of a manager of technical training in 2005. In 2012, he served as a maintenance education specialist on the Aerospace Joint Apprenticeship Committee. He then accepted
a role as director of aviation at Everett Community College, leading and managing the College’s FAA part 147 aviation maintenance technician school. Before returning to ATS in 2015, Bowen also served as a director of quality for the Allflight Corporation.
Bowen’s hobbies include golf and mountaineering. He also has a knack for US military history.
Jeff GilesCustomer Training Specialist, Maintenance Training, The Boeing Company
Mr. Giles’ current position is in customer training as a practical maintenance training instructor on the 737MAX and 787. Before that he spent time as deputy chief mechanic for the 737NG fleet.
Prior to his 11-year career with Boeing, Giles spent 17 years with Delta Airlines working as an A&P technician in base maintenance, line maintenance, and maintenance coordination and as a maintenance instructor on MD 88/90 and 737NG.
Giles’ military experience was with the United States Air Force working on EC 135, F 15 and T 39 aircraft stationed at Langley AFB.
He attended Colorado Aero Tech in Broomfield, Colorado and received his FAA A&P license in 1989.
Ryan GoertzenPresident/Chief Aviation Officer, Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology & ATEC President
Mr. Goertzen started with Spartan in 2011, holding the positions of vice president of education and president. In his current capacity he has a dual responsibility as a corporate officer and president of Spartan’s flight campus.
Goertzen previously spent three years as the manager of training and ASAP manager at AAR Corp. in Oklahoma City. Goertzen started his career as a pilot instructor teaching both initial and recurrent classes for Air Wisconsin Airlines Corporation in Appleton, Wisconsin. Goertzen was responsible for the development of Air Wisconsin’s
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Sunny LiaoMarketing Manager, Flight Services, The Boeing Company
Ms. Liao is a marketing manager in Boeing Flight Services, a division of Boeing Commercial Aviation Services (CAS) that provides simulator services and training for pilots, technicians, and cabin crew. Liao is responsible for leading the development of the annual Boeing Pilot & Technician Outlook, a 20-year forecast of commercial airline personnel demand. She is also responsible for the analysis of industry trends and market challenges for the aviation training sector.
Prior to the position in CAS, Liao was a supply chain strategy specialist for Boeing Commercial Airplanes. In this role, she was responsible for using advanced data analytics to develop strategies around procurement, supply chain financing, and risk management. Liao’s efforts helped drive decisions to re-evaluate contract language and optimize freight transportation processes, leading to improved cash flow and cost savings. Her strategy experience extended to a previous role as the lead financial analyst for multi-million dollar procurements, taking the prime responsibility for developing the negotiation plan and strategy for key Boeing suppliers.
Liao was awarded Boeing’s Supplier Management Excellence Award in 2013 and is currently an emerging leader in Boeing’s Leadership Development Excellence program. She holds a master’s degree in business administration from Seattle University, as well as a bachelor’s degree in economics from University of Washington.
Crystal MaguireExecutive Director, ATEC
Ms. Maguire manages the Aviation Technician Education Council (ATEC), under the direction of council’s board of directors.
Maguire is also a contributing writer to Aviation Week’s Inside MRO and provides operational management for the Aerospace Maintenance Council, a non-profit group that raises awareness about aviation maintenance technician careers through its annual Aerospace Maintenance Competition.
Maguire spent twelve years at Obadal, Filler, MacLeod, & Klein, P.L.C. where she counseled companies on aviation maintenance regulatory
compliance. There she also held various positions with association client organizations including vice president of operations for the Aeronautical Repair Station Association (ARSA) and director of government affairs and Washington counsel for the Associated Equipment Distributors.
Maguire graduated with a B.A. in management from the University of Tulsa. She received a J.D. from American University, Washington College of Law and is a member of the Virginia State Bar. She is the recipient of AMT Magazine’s Next Gen 40 Under 40 award, and ARSA’s Leo Weston Award for Excellence in Government Service.
Collin McDonaldStudent, Middle Tennessee State University & James Rardon Student of the Year Award Recipient
Mr. McDonald is a senior maintenance management student at Middle Tennessee State University. In the summer of 2016, McDonald retraced the first transcontinental flight from New York to Los Angeles as his Undergraduate Thesis Project, utilizing the training he received as a maintenance technician while at MTSU to safely traverse the country. The project was a personal attempt to promote aviation in a positive light to youth as a feasible career path.
Kevin MorganManager, General Aviation Branch, FAA
Mr. Morgan manages the branch responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating the regulatory requirements of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations parts 43, 65, 91, 105, 133, 137, 147, 183 and their associated policies and guidance.
He has over 24 years of experience in various aspects of aviation. Prior to his FAA career he spent several years working in the test environment conducting research and development on aircraft such as the V-22 Osprey (tilt rotor) and later the Marine One Presidential helicopter program. Morgan is an Army Veteran with an extensive helicopter background.
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Murray D. HulingDeputy Assistant Division Manager, Aircraft Maintenance Division, FAA
Mr. Huling serves in the FAA division responsible for regulations and national policy governing certification, inspection, and surveillance of maintenance-related activities in general aviation, commercial operators, aviation maintenance technician schools and repair stations.
Previously he served six years as manager of the flight standards quality assurance division at FAA headquarters in Washington, D.C. Past positions with the FAA include acting regional administrator, western pacific region, manager, general aviation maintenance branch, international air carrier aviation safety inspector, principal maintenance inspector Singapore International Field Office, and aviation safety inspector Tampa Flight Standards District Office.
Prior to joining the FAA, Huling spent 8 years in the civil aviation sector working as a general aviation A&P and a quality assurance inspector in a part 145 repair station performing work for several part 121 air carriers. He is a disabled veteran with 10 years of active duty US Army and US Air Force military service. Huling entered service with the FAA in 2001 and holds an FAA certificate for private pilot - single engine land, private pilot – rotorcraft, airframe and powerplant and senior parachute rigger.
Huling holds a B. S. in aviation management from Park University, and an MBA from Webster University. He is a graduate of the Federal Executive Institute in Charlottesville, VA.
Tim HurstFlight and Maintenance Training Expert, Boeing Learning Solutions, The Boeing Company
In September 2016, Mr. Hurst joined Boeing Flight Services in Cologne, Germany as part of a high caliber, multi-skilled team developing courseware and training content for Boeing’s Ab-Initio Maintenance Training project.
Hurst is a military service veteran of the United States Air Force
having served at various locations in the United States and Europe from 1986 to 1995. Previously he worked with Air Berlin Technik in Munich, Germany and Delta Airlines Technical Operations in Atlanta.
At Air Berlin, Hurst filled the role of line maintenance certifying staff and spent the last six years as an aircraft maintenance training instructor. Prior to joining Air Berlin, he worked with Delta Airlines Technical Operations in Atlanta where he worked as a line maintenance technician including avionics.
Hurst holds an FAA A&P certificate and a European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) category B1 certifying staff license. His practical and training experience include extensive qualifications on many Boeing types from the B737-200 to the ultra-modern Boeing 787 Dreamliner, as well as a wide range of other aircraft types including McDonnel-Douglas, Lockheed L-1011, and Bombardier Dash 8 Q400.
Doug LarsonEducation Strategist, Flight Services, The Boeing Company
Mr. Larson is an educational strategist for Boeing Flight Services. Larson advises on initiatives including pilot and technician training, especially ab initio efforts and the effective use of new technologies in aviation education.
Previous to joining Flight Services, Larson worked for Boeing subsidiary, Jeppesen, with roles in business development & sales and training product design & development. He wrote Boeing’s winning proposal to support Emirates Airline’s new flight training academy with an integrated learning curriculum and digital infrastructure to support all learning and operational activities.
Before Jeppesen, Larson worked for Cirrus Aircraft as the manager of technical training for its global service network and internal consultant for pilot training projects. He has a commercial pilot license and an aircraft maintenance technician certificate with airframe and powerplant privileges. He previously held inspection authorization from the FAA.
Larson earned a doctorate in education from the University of Colorado with research on the assessment of professional competence during ab initio flight training. His master’s degree in education from the University of Minnesota included a global survey on the experience and education of aviation maintenance instructors.
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Kim PritchardSenior Manager, Tech Ops Recruiting, United Airlines
Ms. Pritchard is an A&P certified technician who began her career working on aircraft in the U.S. Air Force. She was hired as a structures technician for United Airlines in 1987 and thereafter held various positions including supervisor, aircraft overhaul and modification; production training supervisor; lead facilitator, continuous improvement; supervisor, mechanic employment; sr. production controller; operating manager, airframe overhaul & repair.
Pritchard also led the corporate maintenance team at KaiserAir, Inc. as their general manager and FAA director of maintenance and served as director of career and student services at MIAT.
Daniel Riskey, RecruiterCampus Reach People, Southwest Airlines Co.
Mr. Riskey has been a recruiter since 2005 when he graduated with a Bachelor’s in communication studies from Texas Tech University. During his career, Risky has had the amazing opportunity to work for two companies with very distinctive and well-known brands—while at Texas Tech, Riskey participated in the Disney College Program, and today, he works as a recruiter for Southwest Airlines’ Campus Reach Team.
At Southwest, Riskey has the privilege of perpetuating the incredible Southwest Culture by hiring the right People. During his four years on the Campus Reach team at Southwest Airlines, Risky helped expand the team scope from college internships to a broader reach, including, but not limited to high school internships, MBA internships, direct college hire positions, as well as aiding in the launch of the first Southwest Summer Camp introducing high school students to the “world of work.” Daniel is excited to further the Campus Reach Team’s impact, as Southwest continues to expand its outreach to younger generations and empower students to achieve their career goals.
Ruby SchickWorkforce Specialist, Workforce Development, The Boeing Company
Ms. Schick is the aviation maintenance technician and avionics focal on the workforce development team supporting manufacturing and safety for Boeing Commercial Airplanes. In this role she is responsible for engagement between Boeing and academia organizations throughout the state of Washington, as they work together to support the development of the manufacturing workforce pipeline.
Schick started her career with The Boeing Company in 2015, after working in human resources and recruiting for Lane Community College in Eugene, Oregon. She holds a bachelor’s degree in communication from Virginia Tech. Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her daughter and husband.
Trish SchmidtDean, Instructional Technologies & Academic Support, WATC
Ms. Schmidt is responsible for overseeing instructional design, learning management system, faculty development, curriculum management, library, testing and tutoring at WATC. She has served at the college for 19 years, most of that time was spent in academics including 10 years as a faculty member.
Schmidt is a graduate of Michigan State University with a degree in political science and east European studies. She received her Master’s degree in history from Creighton University. She is a DACUM certified trainer and holds numerous other certifications including Quality Matters Peer Reviewer, and DDI Leadership.
Schmidt currently serves on the Academic Leadership Team, Chair of the Assessment Committee, and Co-Chair to the HLC Educational Programs and Support Committee. In the past, she has served as a committee chair for two previous HLC accreditation cycles.
Schmidt has a passion for teaching and learning in the technical education arena. The past eight years she has worked to find effective methods for moving technical education into the online teaching and learning environment.
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Ricardo (Rick) NavarroDirector of Operations, Flight Services, The Boeing Company
Mr. Navarro leads the global training operations at 18 locations on 6 continents that deliver commercial flight, maintenance and cabin-crew training programs for the company. He is also responsible for courseware and new program development; the implementation of all new training operation acquisitions; and the Simulator Services business.
Previously Navarro was director of manufacturing, assembly and operations for Boeing Space Exploration; heading the team at NASA Michoud Assembly Facility (MAF). He was responsible for all Boeing MAF operations, including production of the core stages for the Space Launch System, NASA’s new heavy lift rocket. He was also responsible for definition, development and deployment of production teams and production systems supporting NASA’s next generation, beyond Earth, human space exploration vehicle.
Navarro joined Boeing in 1986 holding positions in engineering and operations subsequently increasing to leadership roles. In 2003, he became the director of Launch Operations for Boeing Delta Launch Vehicle Programs. In this position, Navarro and his team were responsible for launch processing of all Delta II and Delta IV DoD, civil and commercial launch vehicles at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station and at Vandenberg Air Force Base.
Upon the formation of the United Launch Alliance joint venture between Boeing and Lockheed Martin, Navarro became co-director of launch operations and led the combination of Boeing’s Delta and Lockheed Martin’s Atlas launch teams into a single organization.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering from Georgia Tech and a master’s degree in space technology from Florida Tech.
Nuka NurzhanovDean of Students, Raisbeck Aviation High School
Ms. Nurzhanov is a passionate and enthusiastic educator with 17 years of experience (four years outside of the United States) in serving public schools as a teacher and administrator. She was born, grew up, and received her Masters’ degree in education in the former
Soviet Union. After immigrating to the United States, Nurzhanov pursued her professional career as a teacher in Washington State, then earned her principal credential through the University of Washington.
In 2014, she became the Dean of Students at Raisbeck Aviation High School (RAHS) in Seattle, Washington, which she describes as immediately taking her back to her childhood inspiration where she, and every other Soviet kid, dreamed of going to space like Yuri Gagarin. The opportunity to be immersed in an aviation-themed school in which students solve complex, authentic problems in the aviation industry and defend their learning to industry experts is one that Nurzhanov takes seriously, believing that the RAHS model is one in which every child would thrive. She frequently hosts visitors from across the country as well as internationally who are interesting in creating similar models in their own communities.
Susan ParsonSpecial Assistant, Flight Standards Service & Editor, Safety Briefing Magazine, FAA
Ms. Parson has been with the FAA since May 2004. She worked in the General Aviation and Commercial Division of the FAA Flight Standards Service from May 2004 until June 2009, when she became special technical assistant to the director of the FAA Flight Standards Service (AFS). In this capacity, she manages the AFS director’s internal and external communications, continues as editor of FAA Safety Briefing magazine and serves as the lead FAA representative for the airman certification standards (ACS) project to improve airman testing and training.
Parson has authored over 90 GA safety articles and several online training documents and courses. These include Conducting an Effective Flight Review, Instrument Proficiency Check Guidance, and Best Practices for Mentoring in Flight Instruction. She has created a number of advanced avionics training courses and modules, and she is the primary author of the Civil Air Patrol’s National Check Pilot Standardization Course.
Parson holds an ATP certificate, as well as ground and flight instructor certificates with instrument, single engine, and multi-engine land ratings. An active general aviation pilot, she instructs on weekends for her Leesburg-based flying club and the Civil Air Patrol, in which she holds the National Stan/Eval Advisor position.
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Jackie SpanitzCurriculum Director, Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc.
Ms. Spanitz oversees maintenance and development of the more than 750 titles in the ASA product line and integration of these products into new and existing curricula. These materials are used in all aspects of the aviation training environment, including 14 CFR part 61, 121, 135, 141, 142 and 147 curriculums, ranging from textbooks and flight computers to software products, and digital and mobile solutions.
Spanitz has worked with the training and testing associated with airman certification for more than 20 years, and has participated in a number of FAA/Industry Aviation Rulemaking and Advisory Committees (ARC and ARAC), including the Airman Testing Standards and Training Working Group and the Airman Certification Standards Working Group.
Spanitz holds a Bachelor of Science in aviation technology from Western Michigan University, a Masters in aeronautics science from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, and instructor and commercial pilot certificate. She is the author of Guide to the Flight Review, and the technical editor for ASA’s Test Prep and FAR/AIM series, and has written for numerous aviation publications.
Monica StewartSenior Director, Strategic Innovations, WATC
Ms. Stewart is responsible for overseeing workforce development, employer relations and workforce training solutions. She has served at the college for five years, previously in the role of instructional designer specializing in the design of technical programs and most recently in the role of director of assessment and new program development.
Stewart is a 2006 graduate of Kansas State University with a degree in English literature and a 2008 graduate of Newman University with a degree in secondary education. She obtained a Master’s Degree from Pittsburg State University in 2012 in educational technology and is a certified library media specialist. Monica is currently pursuing a Doctorate degree in interdisciplinary leadership from Creighton
University with a planned completion of May 2017.
Stewart has developed a keen interest and expertise in work focused on developing and implementing programs aiming to foster work ethic through the development of soft skills that aid students as they transition from education to workforce. She uses her position at WATC to gain insight from business and industry to assists students in better meeting employer’s expectations in the workplace.
Stewart currently serves on the Leadership Team at WATC. She previously served as the HLC Education and Public Relations Chair during WATC’s 2014 accreditation visit and on the President’s Advisory Council.
Stewart has a passion for teaching and learning with a particular interest in promoting training opportunities that meet workforce needs. Her supplementary interests at the college include contributing to events that promote women in STEM careers and educating young people in the Wichita community on the many opportunities available through careers in aviation and manufacturing.
John TurnerManager, Workforce Development, The Boeing Company
Mr. Turner leads the workforce development team supporting manufacturing and safety for Boeing Commercial Airplanes. In this role he is responsible for engagement between academia, state and local government, industry and The Boeing Company as it supports the development of the manufacturing workforce pipeline.
Turner started his career with The Boeing Company 5 years ago and since that time has also held management positions on the 787 program.
Turner holds a bachelor’s degree in professional aeronautics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and is a United States Navy Veteran. Outside of work he enjoys spending time with his daughters Dylan and Braxton and his wife, Shelly.
CONFERENCE SPEAKERS CONFERENCE SPEAKERS
Mike WalkerDirector, Business Development, The Boeing Company
Mr. Walker came to the Boeing Company in 2001, in his current position he is responsible for developing new maintenance training related products and services to support Boeing Commercial Airplanes.
Prior to working in business development, Walker was the manager of maintenance training quality, regulatory affairs and standards office. In this capacity he was responsible for maintaining and ensuring compliance as a part 147 training organization with multiple regulatory bodies around the world, including EASA, CASA, TCCA and CAAC.
Walker has also taught 737, 777 and 787 airplanes to customers from all over the globe at the Seattle Campus and at many customer locations throughout the world.
Prior to coming to Boeing, Walker worked for several airlines as an A&P mechanic and as a flight dispatcher. All of this experience plus his 20 years in the USAF amounts to almost 40 years of aviation experience in many capacities.
He currently holds his FAA certificate as an A&P mechanic, dispatcher and turbojet flight engineer.
Robert WarrenAviation Safety Inspector, FAA
Mr. Warren serves as an aviation safety inspector (airworthiness) and part 147 focal person for the general aviation branch of the aircraft maintenance division, AFS-350. Previously Warren worked for part 121 air carriers, commercial and military helicopter operators as a supervisor, airframe and powerplant mechanic, and avionics technician.
Lynn WashingtonHuman Resources Business Partner, Aviation Technical Services
Ms. Washington has served as human resources business partner at Aviation Technical Services for almost 2 years. With over 15 years’ experience in human resources with a special emphasis in recruiting, she is passionate about connecting people to the right roles. She has a solid recruiting background in the manufacturing, aviation, health care, information technology, and retail industries. She believes when you love what you do, it’s not work, it’s your passion.
Debbie WhiteDirector of WorkSource Career Services, South Seattle College
Ms. White has over 5 years experience in higher education with expertise in advising and workforce development. She has served in her current position for two years, managing a WorkSource Affiliate site at South’s main campus and a connection site at the Georgetown campus. Previously, she was an embedded career specialist for a portfolio of professional-technical programs and an advisor in the Center for International Education.
White holds a Masters of Education in student development administration from Seattle University and a Bachelor of Arts in English literature from the University of Minnesota. Debbie has enjoyed partnering with Michael Hagler and Delta Airlines to create a career pipeline for future A&P mechanics that is being scaled on a national level.
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EXHIBITORS
www.aerosim.com
Aerosim delivers leading edge training services and technologies, which includes products such as our Virtual Maintenance Trainer (VMT). The Aerosim VMT is a simulation-based training tool incorporating a Virtual Flight Deck and Virtual Airplane, and is used by Airlines, MROs and Training Centers around the world. With a strong base of training products already in use with commercial air carriers and training organizations world-wide, the company’s reputation for advanced technology is well established.
www.actechbooks.com
Aircraft Technical Book Company is your AMT specialist providing complete FAA A&P and EASA Part 66 textbooks and curricula support in print and multiple electronic formats. (now including full LMS integration). ATB is proud to be a founding contributor to the CertTEC avionics program providing its core textbooks along with question bank development and support.
www.myatg.aero
ATG presents the Aviation NETWorX, a Workforce Development Platform. Our web-based network is a pro-active approach, utilizing our patented, network data communications system to obtain and retain your effective workforce. Connecting people, schools and industry. Effective, Reliable, Proven People and Teams! The company also run the AERO SKILLS Tournaments, a great competition available to Aero Trade Schools; raising awareness and creating excitement for the Aero Trades, as a rewarding career!
www.aabi.aero
The Aviation Accreditation Board International is a non-profit organization created to advance quality aviation education worldwide through accreditation and leadership. Recognized by the council for Higher Education Accreditation, AABI is the premier, specialized accrediting agency for collegiate aviation programs.
www.asa2fly.com
Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc. provides trusted aviation training products to flight instructors, aviation maintenance technicians, air traffic controllers, career aviators and students. ASA’s product line consists of online training programs, apps and ebooks available on multiple platforms, traditional printed and published training content and pilot supplies.
www.avotek.com
AVOTEK delivers state-of-the-art aviation maintenance training technology to educational institutions, instructors and students. The company publishes textbooks, creates multimedia materials and manufactures training simulators—all focused on providing the best possible training experience for customers.
www.buzzzboxes.com
Buzzz Box has developed over 9,000 magneto timing kits that facilitate self-taught basic electronic assembly skills. The student-created end product is a valuable tool that will accurately set ignition timing on piston aircraft engines. Many aircraft technicians have found them to be an invaluable training tool that remains essential once it’s in their toolbox.
www.certtec.com
CertTEC® provides performance-based certifications that validate critical technical skills for effective workforce applications. Developed from aerospace work in related specialties, CertTEC® provides technician certifications in the core capabilities most employers want, such as basic electricity and electronics, aviation mechanical assembly, aviation structures, basic composites, and more.
www.cescomposites.com
Composite Educational Services provides equipment, materials and training in aircraft composites for educational institutions and professionals. For 30 years CES has served the aviation composite industry by providing training equipment, composite repair materials, vacuum bagging materials, and specialized tools.
www.cornwelltools.com
Family-owned Cornwell Quality Tools has provided professional hand tools and storage for schools and students. Its hand tools, power tools, tool storage products, specialty tools, automotive diagnostics and shop equipment have truly been the choice of professionals since 1919.
www.edmo.com
EDMO is an independent wholesale distributor of aircraft electronics and accessories, installation and bench supplies, test equipment and tooling, tactical communications products, ground support equipment, and pilot supplies. This extensive product range is complemented by rapid delivery, competitive prices, and personalized service.
CONFERENCE SPEAKERS
Dr. Yuanyang GaoDirector, Generation Aviation Industry Research Center, Beihang University & Deputy Secretary General, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association of China
Dr. Yuanyang Gao, a general aviation expert, is the director & professor of the Generation Aviation Industry Research Center of Beihang University. He is also the deputy secretary general of AOPA-China, and he was the visiting scholar of Haas School of Business, University of California Berkeley.
Yuanyang Gao chaired many research projects from the Chinese national government and industry, sponsored the university’s EMBA program in aviation management, acted as consultant to government and aviation investors, and is the strategy designer of more than 50 provinces’ airports and airparks. He was interviewed frequently by China mainstream media and foreign media and delivered keynote speeches in the aviation industry summits.
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EMPLOYER EXPO SPONSORS
G O L D S P O N S O R S S I LV E R S P O N S O R S
B R O N Z E S P O N S O R S
www.nida.com
Nida Corporation provides courseware, hardware and management software to support outcomes-based training for traditional classrooms and distance learning programs. It is a recognized NCATT provider and its learning content supports CertTEC, ETA-I, GROL, and EASA-B2 certifications.\
www.northropricefoundation.org
The Northrop Rice Foundation supports the advancement of aviation maintenance careers by providing scholarships to students pursuing their A&P certificate, training grants to aviation maintenance technician school instructors, cost-effective methods for schools to obtain equipment, and career opportunities for graduates.
www.flypas.com
Premier Aircraft Sales, Inc. is one of the nation’s largest and most-respected aircraft sales organizations. Its brand experts have over 180 years of combined experience buying and selling aircraft. For educational institutions, Premier offers diesel training materials, tools and tear down and retrofit engines.
www.snapon.com
Snap-on Incorporated is a leading global innovator, manufacturer and marketer of tools, equipment, diagnostics, repair information and systems solutions for professional users performing critical tasks. Products and services include hand and power tools, tool storage, diagnostics software, information and management systems, shop equipment and other solutions for vehicle dealerships and repair centers, as well as for customers in industries, including aviation and aerospace, agriculture, construction, government and military, mining, natural resources, power generation and technical education.
www.talentsolutionscoalition.org
The Talent Solutions Coalition (TSC) exists to help meet the aviation industry’s current and foreseeable requirements for qualified and reliable talent. We do this by sourcing talent from multiple markets and by defining and sharing leading practices in talent management. We can help with talent fulfillment needs across aviation manufacturing and maintenance roles ranging from production-level to supervisory and managerial.
www.wingaero.com
Wing Aero Products is a distributor of aviation and maintenance training material and supplies to schools and businesses. With no minimum orders, free returns, same day shipping and a guarantee that your call will always be answered by a real person (and by the second ring), Wing Aero is continually living up to its commitment to love its customers and be “easy to buy from.”
EXHIBITORS
The Workforce Reception & Expo provides a networking opportunity for employers and educational representatives to meet and discuss career pipeline programs and partnership
opportunities. Thank you to the following companies for sponsoring this inaugural event.
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NORTHROP RICE FOUNDATION AWARD RECIPIENTS
AMT STUDENTS
Donor Recognition Value Recipient
Northrop RiceFoundation
AMT Training Scholarship $750 Cole A. Pusateri; Greenville Technical College (Greenville SC)
AMT Training Scholarship $750 Timothy Henderson; Aviation Institute of Maintenance (Duluth GA)
AMT Training Scholarship $500 Josh Stowie; School of Missionary Aviation Technology (Ionia MI)
AMT Training Scholarship $500 Simon Petty; Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (Daytona Beach FL)
AMT Training Scholarship $500 Mykhilo Matiukh; Connecticut Aero. Technical School (Hartford CT)
AMT STUDENTS
Donor Recognition Value Recipient
PAMA (HoustonChapter)
Texas AMT Student Scholarship $1,000 Kattatha Johnson; Aviation Institute of Maintenance (Houston TX)
Texas AMT Student Scholarship $1,000 Gaetan Pindjou; Aviation Institute of Maintenance (Houston TX)
Texas AMT Student Scholarship $1,000 Abigail Lopez; Lourneau University (Longview TX)
Texas AMT Student Scholarship $1,000 Isarath Amornrongruang; Lourneau University (Longview TX)
Snap-onIncorporated
Snap-on Tool Certificate $4,000
David Burridge; Boward College (Pembroke Pines FL)
Snap-on Tool Certificate $4,000
Jeremy Cooper; School of Missionary Aviation Technology (Ionia MI)
Snap-on Tool Certificate $4,000
Alan Baumgartner; Michigan Institute of Aviation Tech. (Canton MI)
Snap-on Tool Certificate $4,000
Christopher Shane Catt; Midland College (Midland TX)
Snap-on Tool Certificate $4,000
Peter Sheppard; Boward College (Ft. Lauderdale FL)
United Airlines AMT Student Scholarship $1,500 Douglas Sena; Cincinnati State College (Harrison OH)
AVIONIC S STUDENTS
Donor Recognition Value Recipient
Aircraft Technical Book Company
Avionics Textbook Sets (5 Available) $240 None awarded this year
AMT STUDENTS
Donor Recognition Value Recipient
Aeronautical Repair Station Association
Aviation Maintenance Training Scholarship
$1,000 Andrew Rosson; School of Missionary Aviation Technology (Ionia MI)
Aircraft TechnicalBook Company
Aviation Maintenance Textbook Sets $247 Bridget Engstrom; Northern Michigan University (Marquette MI)
Aviation Maintenance Textbook Sets $247 Tony Gyouloglian; Chaffey College (Rancho Cucamonga CA)
Aviation Maintenance Textbook Sets $247 Sherwin Malicad; National Aviation Academy (Concord MA)
Aviation Maintenance Textbook Sets $247 Josiel Martin; George T. Baker Aviation School (Miami FL)
Aviation Maintenance Textbook Sets $247 Alexander Izucar-Ramirez; Idaho State University (Pocatello ID)
AventureAviation
International Student AMT Training Scholarship
$1,500 Lyndon A. Thomas; Aviation Institute of Maintenance (Duluth GA)
AMT Training Scholarship $750 Anthony Lamothe; Aviation Institute of Maintenance (Duluth GA)
AMT Training Scholarship $500 William C. Cartrette; Wayne Community College (Goldsboro NC)
Avotek, LLC
Aviation Maintenance Textbook Sets $250 Raqi Zidane; Aviation Institute of Maintenance (Duluth GA)
Aviation Maintenance Textbook Sets $250 Stephen Weiland; Moody Aviation [Moody Bible Institute] (Spokane WA)
Aviation Maintenance Textbook Sets $250 Steve Parchuk; Blue Ridge Community College (Weyers Cave VA)
Aviation Maintenance Textbook Sets $250 Armando Cisneros; Aviation Institute of Maintenance (Duluth GA)
Aviation Maintenance Textbook Sets $250 Shane Thomas; Lake Community College (Eugene OR)
NORTHROP RICE FOUNDATION AWARD RECIPIENTS
The Northrop Rice Foundation promotes education, professionalism and safety within the field of aviation maintenance. With industry’s support, each year it provides scholarships, equipment, materials and training opportunities to students, instructors and educational institutions. Award
recipients are formally recognized at the ATEC award luncheon.
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ATTENDEES
AVIONIC S STUDENTS
Donor Recognition Value Recipient
United Airlines Avionics Student Scholarship $1,500 Samuel Phan; Pennsylvania College of Technology (Williamsport PA)
VETERANS
Donor Recognition Value Recipient
Northrop RiceFoundation
Veteran AMT Student Scholarship $500 David Shane Howard; Texas State Technical College (Waco TX)
Veteran AMT Student Scholarship $500 Mark Lara; Chaffey College (Rancho Cucamonga CA)
United Airlines Veteran AMT Student Scholarship $1,500 Rylan Holida; Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics (Vienna OH)
INSTRUCTORS
Donor Recognition Value Recipient
Airbus Helicopters
Airframe Field Maintenance Course $5,140 Stephen Smith; Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics (Hagerstown MD)
Avotek LLC Dale Hurst Memorial Scholarship $1,500 Bradley Boroff; Aviation Institute of Maintenance (Oakland CA)
Northrop Rice Foundation
Instructor Aviation Maintenance Course Scholarship
$1,000 Mitch Geraci; Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ. (Daytona Beach FL)
SCHOOLS
Donor Recognition Value Recipient
Nida Corporation
Aviation Maintenance Training System
$12,280
Moody Aviation (Spokane, WA)
Rotorcraft Enterprises LLC
Model 53025 Start Pac Portable Power Supply
$550 Liberty University (Lynchburg, VA)
United AirlinesAMT School Financial Assistance Award
$1,500 Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics (Hagerstown, MD)
Adams, Jr., Bernard J (Butch)Campus DirectorPittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics - HagerstownHagerstown [email protected]
Alexander, KimAerospace DeanSouth Seattle CollegeSeattle [email protected]
Alves, Jason RobertAcademic DeanSan Joaquin Valley CollegeFresno [email protected]
Amaratunge, AntonAviation Maintenance InstructorSouth Seattle CollegeSeattle [email protected]
Baker, Bradley Allen (Brad)Director of Aviation Test Equipment SalesEDMO Distributors, Inc.Spokane Valley [email protected]
Bathurst, Mark AlanDirector, Aviation Maintenance TechnologyLansing Community CollegeMason [email protected]
Bell, CheritaManager, Talent AcquisitionHAECO AmericasGreensboro [email protected]
Bennett, Edward J (Ed)School DirectorTeterboro School of AeronauticsTeterboro [email protected]
Blank, BradleyChair - UAS/Aviation MaintenanceLiberty UniversityLynchburg [email protected]
Borg, Carl Erik (Erik)Instructor Aviation MaintenanceBig Bend Community CollegeMoses Lake [email protected]
Bowen, DavidDirector, TrainingAviation Technical ServicesEverett [email protected]
Bradley, StevenAssociate ProfessorBlue Ridge Community CollegeWeyers Cave [email protected]
Branon, TommyProgram Chair, Aviation Maintenance TechnologyMidland CollegeMidland [email protected]
Britt, JaredDirector of MaintenanceSouthern Utah UniversityCedar City [email protected]
Brown, Dawn MProgram Director, AviationWichita Area Technical CollegeWichita [email protected]
Browne, Patti DianeInstructional AssistantAntelope Valley CollegeLancaster [email protected]
Brunnschweiler, MichaelInstructor and Program CoordinatorPasco-Hernando State CollegeDade City [email protected]
Budge, TrevorInstructorNorth Idaho CollegeCoeur D Alene [email protected]
Callais, KenInstructorAlabama Aviation Center - MobileMobile [email protected]
Castillo, SantosInstructorSt. Philips CollegeSan Antonio [email protected]
Cheng, EstherAirport Campus SupervisorCollege of AlamedaAlameda [email protected]
Chesley, RandyProgram Coordinator/Senior LecturerUtah State UniversityLogan [email protected]
Clinton, Maria ElenaProfessorAntelope Valley CollegeLancaster [email protected]
Cooper, Kirsten ReneInterim Director of AviationTarrant County CollegeFt Worth [email protected]
Crawford, Richard W (Rich)Campus DirectorSpartan College of Aeronautics and Technology - RiversideRiverside [email protected]
Crocker, III, James HAcademic Program CoordinatorGreenville Technical CollegeGreenville [email protected]
Crumpler, Jr., Stephen Michael (Mike)InstructorWayne Community CollegeGoldsboro [email protected]
NORTHROP RICE FOUNDATION AWARD RECIPIENTS
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ATTENDEESATTENDEES
Dagenais, DavidProgram ManagerFlorida State College at JacksonvilleJacksonville [email protected]
Dallaire, KevinRecruiterPiedmont AirlinesSalisbury [email protected]
Davis, John MichaelProfessorPurdue UniversityWest Lafayette [email protected]
Dimitrov, Kerry AnnRecruiting SpecialistPanasonic Avionics CorporationBothell [email protected]
Donner, Ronald (Ron)Chief Editor - AMTAMT MagazineFort Atkinson [email protected]
Dudek, JosephAMT ProfessorDel Mar CollegeCorpus Christi [email protected]
Duell, KaiPresidentCogent International Aviation [email protected]
Dyen, FredVice PresidentBlue Ridge Community CollegeWeyers Cave [email protected]
Everett, SkipPresidentGlobal Educational [email protected]
Farris, ChadInstructorMidland CollegeMidland [email protected]
Filgo, Kelly MayneDepartment ChairTexas State Technical College - WacoWaco [email protected]
Findley, Paul AndersonNorthwest RepresentativeNida CorporationMelbourne [email protected]
Folds, JonathanGeneral ManagerWing Aero Products, Inc.Rowlette [email protected]
Foreman, CindyPresidentComposite Educational ServicesMonument [email protected]
Frost, CurtisSenior Manager - Digital LearningThe Boeing CompanySeattle [email protected]
Gallagan, SeanAssociate DeanBroward CollegePembroke Pines [email protected]
Gamble, JohnBusiness and Education ManagerSnap-On ToolsKenosha [email protected]
Gao, YuanyangDirector, General Aviation Industry Research CenterBeihang UniversityBeijing [email protected]
Garrett, AudreyRecruiterEndeavor Air, Inc.Minneapolis [email protected]
Geoffroy, Patrick GProgram Coordinator, Aviation Technology DepartmentNashua Community CollegeNashua [email protected]
Giles, JeffBoeing Customer Training SpecialistThe Boeing CompanySeattle [email protected]
Giustini, IreneDivision DeanPortland Community CollegePortland [email protected]
Goertzen, RyanPresident/Chief Aviation OfficerSpartan College of Aeronautics and Technology - TulsaTulsa [email protected]
Gokcen, John U. (John)Senior Structures InstructorThe Boeing CompanySeattle [email protected]
Gold, NancyVice PresidentAircraft Technical Book CompanyTabernash [email protected]
Gold, AndrewPresidentAircraft Technical Book CompanyTabernash [email protected]
Gomez, NickChief Operating OfficerSan Joaquin Valley CollegeFresno [email protected]
Gordon, EllenProgram AdministratorSouth Seattle CollegeSeattle [email protected]
Gregg, RayAMT Program DirectorColorado Northwestern Community CollegeRangely [email protected]
Gregson, Donald (Jay)Senior VP of University OperationsHallmark UniversitySan Antonio [email protected]
Guerrero, Timothy R (Tim)Academic DeanRedstone College - DenverBroomfield [email protected]
Gulliver, Phillip Kevin (Kevin)PresidentNida CorporationMelbourne [email protected]
Hagler, Michael DDuty Manager of Technical OperationsDelta Air Lines, Inc.Atlanta [email protected]
Hall, James RayDean, Aviation TechnologiesWichita Area Technical CollegeWichita [email protected]
Halliday, Jack RitchieProfessorAntelope Valley CollegeLancaster [email protected]
Harris, Nguyen Nathan (Nathan)Maintenance Training Product Marketing ManagerThe Boeing CompanySeattle [email protected]
Hasselbring, CindySenior Director, High School Aviation InitiativeAircraft Owners and Pilots AssociationFrederick [email protected]
Hawkins, JoeAssociate ProfessorMiddle Tennessee State UniversityMurfreesboro [email protected]
Henton, AlthaloInstructorPaul Laurence Dunbar High SchoolFort Worth [email protected]
Herrick, PaulProfessor of Aviation Maintenance TechnologyUniversity of Alaska AnchorageAnchorage [email protected]
Hidalgo, Ciro RolandoPrincipalGeorge T. Baker Aviation Technical CollegeMiami [email protected]
Hodgson, Kendra AnnPolicy Associate, Workforce EducationWashington State Board Community and Technical CollegesOlympia [email protected]
Horning, Charles E (Chuck)Associate Professor & Department Chair, Aviation Maintenance ScienceEmbry-Riddle Aeronautical UniversityDaytona Beach [email protected]
Howell, RobertDirectorLiberty UniversityLynchburg [email protected]
Hoyle, GaryDirector of Campus OperationsPittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics - PittsburghPittsburgh [email protected]
Huling, MurrayDeputy Assistant Division Manager, Aircraft Maintenance DivisionFederal Aviation AdministrationWashington [email protected]
Hunt, AdamRecruiterEndeavor Air, Inc.Minneapolis [email protected]
Hurdle, JamesInstructorNorth Idaho CollegeCoeur D Alene [email protected]
Hurst, Timothy (Tim)Flight and Maintenance Training Expert, Boeing Learning SolutionsThe Boeing CompanySeattle [email protected]
Irby, Darrell LDepartment ChairTarrant County CollegeFt Worth [email protected]
Jenkins, Douglas PeterFacultySouth Seattle CollegeSeattle [email protected]
Jewell, Richard LInstructorSt. Philips CollegeSan Antonio [email protected]
Johnson, Lawrence Frank (Larry)ProfessorSacramento City CollegeMcclellan [email protected]
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Johnson, KarenAssociate ProfessorSouthern Illinois University CarbondaleCarbondale [email protected]
Jones, David LSenior Writer/EditorAvotekWeyers Cave [email protected]
Kallio, Eric MDepartment Chair for AviationBaton Rouge Community CollegeCentral [email protected]
Kamp, MerryEvent ManagerThe Boeing CompanyEverett, [email protected]
Kane, Steven Garth (Steve)Executive DirectorCerTECCape Canaveral [email protected]
Kehayes, Paul Martin (Martin)Interim Chair\Aviation Maintenance and Structural TechnologyMiddle Georgia State UniversityEastman [email protected]
Key, DelDirector of EducationAviation Institute of Maintenance-AtlantaDuluth [email protected]
Kienast, AmyDirector of Career ServicesMIAT College of Technology - CantonCanton [email protected]
Klaus, CristinProgram Coordinator & InstructorDel Mar CollegeCorpus Christi [email protected]
Kolb, RachelleLead Recruitment & Hiring SpecialistSkyWest AirlinesSt. George [email protected]
Kumar, NancyCoordinator, Talent AcquisitionJetBlueLong Island City [email protected]
Lambert, GregBusiness ManagerEndeavor Air, Inc.Minneapolis [email protected]
Larson, Douglas (Doug)Education StrategistThe Boeing CompanySeattle [email protected]
Laxson, Thomas JohnFacultyPortland Community CollegePortland [email protected]
Leo, MichaelSales ManagerAvotekWeyers Cave [email protected]
Liao, SunnyMarketing ManagerThe Boeing CompanySeattle [email protected]
Lloyd, ChristineChief Executive OfficerPrice InductionAtlanta [email protected]
Logie, VibikeAircraft Technologies GroupWinfield BC
Logie, JayFounder & CEOAircraft Technologies GroupWinfield [email protected]
Lyman, RichardAMT Program CoordinatorCape Cod Community CollegeWest Barnstable [email protected]
MacFadden, Selena DInstructorSouth Seattle CollegeSeattle [email protected]
Mackey, Michael AManager, TechOps TrainingDelta Air Lines, Inc.Atlanta [email protected]
Maguire, Crystal ThayerExecutive DirectorAviation Technician Education CouncilJenks [email protected]
McCaffery, Russell NeilDeanBroward CollegePembroke Pines [email protected]
McConkie, BenAirframe InstructorClover Park Technical CollegePuyallup [email protected]
McDermott, JoeManaging Director Cabin, Training, Safety and Support ServicesDelta Air Lines, Inc.Atlanta [email protected]
McDonald, CollinJames Rardon Student of the Year RecipientMiddle Tennessee State UniversityMurfreesboro [email protected]
McNeff, FinnianHR Business PartnerColumbia HelicoptersAurora [email protected]
Moore, Daniel (Dan)InstructorBig Bend Community CollegeMoses Lake [email protected]
Morgan, KevinManager, Genereal Aviation BranchFederal Aviation AdministrationWashington [email protected]
Mras, Joseph (Joe)Consultant/AdvisorJM Business Partners, [email protected]
Munoz, Lloyd (Ed)InstructorMidland CollegeMidland [email protected]
Naves, RichardTraining DirectorToledo Public Schools - Aerospace CenterSwanton [email protected]
Nelson, CarlosVice President Business DevelopmentPegasusAnchorage [email protected]
Neufville, KandiseDirector, Talent AcquisitionHAECO AmericasGreensboro [email protected]
Northam, Gary JohnPresidentAviation Accreditation Board InternationalAuburn [email protected]
Nurzhanov, NukaDean of StudentsRaisbeck Aviation High SchoolTukwila [email protected]
Oldham, RandyFacultyWichita Area Technical CollegeWichita [email protected]
Oxley, Sheryl LynnAviation Program CoordinatorTulsa Technology CenterTulsa [email protected]
Parson, SusanSpecial Assistant, Flight Standards ServiceFederal Aviation AdministrationWashington [email protected]
Peeples, Mark SDirectorWayne Community CollegeGoldsboro [email protected]
Pfarr, Jason LAcademic DeanPittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics - PittsburghPittsburgh [email protected]
Phaneuf, LindaRecruiterJetBlueLong Island City [email protected]
Phillips, Steven Howard (Steve)FacultyPortland Community CollegePortland [email protected]
Phillips, TomLead FacultyWichita Area Technical CollegeWichita [email protected]
Phillips, La VernDirector of Business DevelopmentAviation Institute of Maintenance-CorporateVirginia Beach [email protected]
Pinkston, DarinAssistant Director of EducationNational Aviation Academy Inc - ClearwaterClearwater [email protected]
Pollitt, CraigDirectorATB Consulting [email protected]
Potter, MichaelAirframe InstructorClover Park Technical CollegePuyallup [email protected]
Pritchard, Kimberly (Kim)Senior Manager, Tech Ops RecruitingUnited AirlinesChicago [email protected]
Pritchett, JoelAircraft Maintenance Specialist, Quality AssuranceAerosimBunnsville [email protected]
Prosch, Robert William (Rob)Associate Dean, School of AviationEverett Community CollegeEverett [email protected]
Pryor, Marshall VernonInstructor, Department ChairPortland Community CollegePortland [email protected]
Radke, Dean ElleryInstructorSouthern Alberta Institute of TechnologyCalgary [email protected]
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Rasmussen, Anders JornFacultyPortland Community CollegePortland [email protected]
Riskey, DanielRecruiterSouthwest AirlinesDallas [email protected]
Rodriguez, CecilioDirectorHallmark UniversitySan Antonio [email protected]
Rose, ScottSenior ManagerLockheed MartinFort Worth [email protected]
Ross, Eric WarrenDepartment Chair AviationPima Community CollegeTucson [email protected]
Rowe, DavidBusiness Development ManagerAircraft Technologies GroupWinfield [email protected]
Rowe, Charles C. (Casey)Project Management & Workforce Planning Rep SrLockheed MartinFort Worth [email protected]
Ru Lon, Gerald Alan (Jerry)ManagerBuzzz Box, Inc.Crystal Lake [email protected]
Rupprecht, MarkAerospace Technology InstructorCentral Florida Aerospace AcademyLakeland [email protected]
Russo, William RProgram DirectorUniversity of the District of Columbia Community CollegeWashington [email protected]
Ryerson, RobInstructorNational Aviation Academy Inc - ClearwaterClearwater [email protected]
Sanders, Jr., JohnCoordinator, Aviation Systems Technology ProgramCollege of the AlbemarleBarco [email protected]
Sawatzki, JasonComposites InstructorSouth Seattle CollegeSeattle [email protected]
Schick, RubyWorkforce SpecialistThe Boeing CompanySeattle [email protected]
Schmidt, TrishDean, Instructional Technologies & Academic SupportWichita Area Technical CollegeWichita [email protected]
Sherman, JustinTechnical SergeantCommunity College of the AirforceMontgomery [email protected]
Smith, Andrew ToddProfessorKansas State University - SalinaSalina [email protected]
Smith, JasonDirector, Credentialing ProgramsCommunity College of the AirforceMontgomery [email protected]
Snider, Brian WadeMarketing CoordinatorAviation Supplies & Academics, Inc.Newcastle [email protected]
Spanitz, JackieCurriculum DirectorAviation Supplies & Academics, Inc.Newcastle [email protected]
Spengler, Jr., Arthur APresidentPremier Aircraft Sales, Inc.Fort Lauderdale [email protected]
Stanley, DavidProfessor & ATEC Journal EditorPurdue UniversityWest Lafayette [email protected]
Stark, Donald Edward (Don)Airframe & Powerplant CoordinatorSinclair Community CollegeDayton [email protected]
Stewart, Monica MSenior Director, Strategic InnovationsWichita Area Technical CollegeWichita [email protected]
Stoltzfus, KarlPresident and Chief Executive OfficerAvotekWeyers Cave [email protected]
Strootman, MichaelInstructorTulsa Technology CenterTulsa [email protected]
Thompson, JasonBusiness Development ManagerAerosimBunnsville [email protected]
Vogelsang, CraigManager- Technical Operations TrainingFedEx ExpressMemphis [email protected]
Voth, DougInstructorSouthern Alberta Institute of TechnologyCalgary [email protected]
Walker, Patrick (Mike)Director, Business DevelopmentThe Boeing CompanySeattle [email protected]
Warren, Robert W. (Bob)Aviation Safety InspectorFederal Aviation AdministrationWashington [email protected]
Washington, LynnHuman Resources Business PartnerAviation Technical ServicesEverett [email protected]
Weber, JohnTechnical Support RepresentativeContinental MotorsAnna [email protected]
Welsh, TimothyExecutive DirectorTalent Solutions CoalitionWichita [email protected]
White, Deborah (Debbie)Director of WorkSource Career ServicesSouth Seattle CollegeSeattle [email protected]
White, Jr., Ernest Garland (Ernie)Division ChairWayne Community CollegeGoldsboro [email protected]
Whittingstall, Tammy LeeOffice ManagerAircraft Technologies GroupWinfield [email protected]
Wiggins, Debbie C.Corporate Director of AviationAviation Institute of Maintenance-CorporateVirginia Beach, [email protected]
Witman, Charles Michael (Charlie)Sales ManagerAvotekWeyers Cave [email protected]
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ATTENDEES BY COMPANYATTENDEES BY COMPANY
EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITYHorning, Charles, Associate Professor & Department Chair, Aviation Maintenance Science
ENDEAVOR AIR, INC.Garrett, Audrey, Recruiter
Hunt, Adam, Recruiter
Lambert, Greg, Business Manager
EVERETT COMMUNITY COLLEGEProsch, Robert, Associate Dean, School of Aviation
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATIONHuling, Murray, Deputy Assistant Division Manager, Aircraft Maintenance Division
Morgan, Kevin, Manager, Genereal Aviation Branch
Parson, Susan, Special Assistant, Flight Standards Service
Warren, Robert, Aviation Safety Inspector
FEDEX EXPRESSVogelsang, Craig, Manager- Technical Operations Training
FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE AT JACKSONVILLEDagenais, David, Program Manager
GEORGE T. BAKER AVIATION TECHNICAL COLLEGEHidalgo, Ciro, Principal
GLOBAL EDUCATIONAL SUPPORTEverett, Skip, President
GREENVILLE TECHNICAL COLLEGECrocker, III, James, Academic Program Coordinator
HAECO AMERICASBell, Cherita, Manager, Talent Acquisition
Neufville, Kandise, Director, Talent Acquisition
HALLMARK UNIVERSITYGregson, Donald, Senior VP of University Operations
Rodriguez, Cecilio, Director
JETBLUEKumar, Nancy, Coordinator, Talent Acquisition
Phaneuf, Linda, Recruiter
JM BUSINESS PARTNERS, LLCMras, Joseph, Consultant/Advisor
KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY - SALINASmith, Andrew, Professor
LANSING COMMUNITY COLLEGEBathurst, Mark, Director, Aviation Maintenance Technology
LIBERTY UNIVERSITYBlank, Bradley, Chair - UAS/Aviation Maintenance
Howell, Robert, Director
LOCKHEED MARTINRose, Scott, Senior Manager
Rowe, Charles, Project Management & Workforce Planning Rep Sr
MIAT COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY - CANTONKienast, Amy, Director of Career Services
MIDDLE GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITYKehayes, Paul, Interim Chair\Aviation Maintenance and Structural Technology
MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITYHawkins, Joe, Associate Professor
McDonald, Collin, James Rardon Student of the Year Recipient
MIDLAND COLLEGEBranon, Tommy, Program Chair, Aviation Maintenance Technology
Farris, Chad, Instructor
Munoz, Lloyd, Instructor
NASHUA COMMUNITY COLLEGEGeoffroy, Patrick, Program Coordinator, Aviation Technology Department
NATIONAL AVIATION ACADEMY INC - CLEARWATERPinkston, Darin, Assistant Director of Education
Ryerson, Rob, Instructor
NIDA CORPORATIONFindley, Paul, Northwest Representative
Gulliver, Phillip, President
NORTH IDAHO COLLEGEBudge, Trevor, Instructor
Hurdle, James, Instructor
PANASONIC AVIONIC S CORPORATIONDimitrov, Kerry Ann, Recruiting Specialist
PASCO-HERNANDO STATE COLLEGEBrunnschweiler, Michael, Instructor and Program Coordinator
PAUL LAURENCE DUNBAR HIGH SCHOOLHenton, Althalo, Instructor
PEGASUSNelson, Carlos, Vice President Business Development
PIEDMONT AIRLINESDallaire, Kevin, Recruiter
PIMA COMMUNITY COLLEGERoss, Eric, Department Chair Aviation
PITTSBURGH INSTITUTE OF AERONAUTIC S - HAGERSTOWNAdams, Jr., Bernard, Campus Director
PITTSBURGH INSTITUTE OF AERONAUTIC S - PITTSBURGHHoyle, Gary, Director of Campus Operations
Pfarr, Jason, Academic Dean
PORTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGEGiustini, Irene, Division Dean
Laxson, Thomas, Faculty
Phillips, Steven, Faculty
Pryor, Marshall, Instructor, Department Chair
Rasmussen, Anders, Faculty
PREMIER AIRCRAFT SALES, INC.Spengler, Jr., Arthur, President
PRICE INDUCTIONLloyd, Christine, Chief Executive Officer
AEROSIMPritchett, Joel, Aircraft Maintenance Specialist, Quality Assurance
Thompson, Jason, Business Development Manager
AIRCRAFT OWNERS AND PILOTS ASSOCIATIONHasselbring, Cindy, Senior Director, High School Aviation Initiative
AIRCRAFT TECHNICAL BOOK COMPANYGold, Andrew, President
Gold, Nancy, Vice President
AIRCRAFT TECHNOLOGIES GROUPLogie, Jay, Founder & CEO
Logie, Vibike
Rowe, David, Business Development Manager
Whittingstall, Tammy, Office Manager
ALABAMA AVIATION CENTER - MOBILECallais, Ken, Instructor
AMT MAGAZINEDonner, Ronald, Chief Editor - AMT
ANTELOPE VALLEY COLLEGEBrowne, Patti, Instructional Assistant
Clinton, Maria, Professor
Halliday, Jack, Professor
ATB CONSULTING GROUPPollitt, Craig, Director
AVIATION ACCREDITATION BOARD INTERNATIONALNortham, Gary, President
AVIATION INSTITUTE OF MAINTENANCE-ATLANTAKey, Del, Director of Education
AVIATION INSTITUTE OF MAINTENANCE-CORPORATEPhillips, La Vern, Director of Business Development
Wiggins, Debbie, Corporate Director of Aviation
AVIATION SUPPLIES & ACADEMIC S, INC.Snider, Brian, Marketing Coordinator
Spanitz, Jackie, Curriculum Director
AVIATION TECHNICAL SERVICESBowen, David, Director, Training
Washington, Lynn, Human Resources Business Partner
AVIATION TECHNICIAN EDUCATION COUNCILMaguire, Crystal, Executive Director
AVOTEKJones, David, Senior Writer/Editor
Leo, Michael, Sales Manager
Stoltzfus, Karl, President and Chief Executive Officer
Witman, Charles, Sales Manager
BATON ROUGE COMMUNITY COLLEGEKallio, Eric, Department Chair for Aviation
BEIHANG UNIVERSITYGao, Yuanyang, Director, General Aviation Industry Research Center
BIG BEND COMMUNITY COLLEGEBorg, Carl, Instructor Aviation Maintenance
Moore, Daniel, Instructor
BLUE RIDGE COMMUNITY COLLEGEBradley, Steven, Associate Professor
Dyen, Fred, Vice President
BROWARD COLLEGEGallagan, Sean, Associate Dean
McCaffery, Russell, Dean
BUZZZ BOX, INC.Ru Lon, Gerald, Manager
CAPE COD COMMUNITY COLLEGELyman, Richard, AMT Program Coordinator
CENTRAL FLORIDA AEROSPACE ACADEMYRupprecht, Mark, Aerospace Technology Instructor
CERTECKane, Steven, Executive Director
CLOVER PARK TECHNICAL COLLEGEMcConkie, Ben, Airframe Instructor
Potter, Michael, Airframe Instructor
COGENT INTERNATIONAL AVIATION CONSULTINGDuell, Kai, President
COLLEGE OF ALAMEDACheng, Esther, Airport Campus Supervisor
COLLEGE OF THE ALBEMARLESanders, Jr., John, Coordinator, Aviation Systems Technology Program
COLORADO NORTHWESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGEGregg, Ray, AMT Program Director
COLUMBIA HELICOPTERSMcNeff, Finnian, HR Business Partner
COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF THE AIRFORCESherman, Justin, Technical Sergeant
Smith, Jason, Director, Credentialing Programs
COMPOSITE EDUCATIONAL SERVICESForeman, Cindy, President
CONTINENTAL MOTORSWeber, John, Technical Support Representative
DEL MAR COLLEGEDudek, Joseph, AMT Professor
Klaus, Cristin, Program Coordinator & Instructor
DELTA AIR LINES, INC.Hagler, Michael, Duty Manager of Technical Operations
Mackey, Michael, Manager, TechOps Training
McDermott, Joe, Managing Director Cabin, Training, Safety and Support Services
EDMO DISTRIBUTORS, INC.Baker, Bradley, Director of Aviation Test Equipment Sales
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ATTENDEES BY COMPANY
PURDUE UNIVERSITYDavis, John, Professor
Stanley, David, Professor & ATEC Journal Editor
RAISBECK AVIATION HIGH SCHOOLNurzhanov, Nuka, Dean of Students
REDSTONE COLLEGE - DENVERGuerrero, Timothy, Academic Dean
SACRAMENTO CITY COLLEGEJohnson, Lawrence, Professor
SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY COLLEGEAlves, Jason, Academic Dean
Gomez, Nick, Chief Operating Officer
SINCLAIR COMMUNITY COLLEGEStark, Donald, Airframe & Powerplant Coordinator
SKYWEST AIRLINESKolb, Rachelle, Lead Recruitment & Hiring Specialist
SNAP-ON TOOLSGamble, John, Business and Education Manager
SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGEJenkins, Douglas, Faculty
SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGEAlexander, Kim, Aerospace Dean
Amaratunge, Anton, Aviation Maintenance Instructor
Gordon, Ellen, Program Administrator
MacFadden, Selena, Instructor
Sawatzki, Jason, Composites Instructor
White, Deborah, Director of WorkSource Career Services
SOUTHERN ALBERTA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGYRadke, Dean, Instructor
Voth, Doug, Instructor
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY CARBONDALEJohnson, Karen, Associate Professor
SOUTHERN UTAH UNIVERSITYBritt, Jared, Director of Maintenance
SOUTHWEST AIRLINESRiskey, Daniel, Recruiter
SPARTAN COLLEGE OF AERONAUTIC S AND TECHNOLOGY - RIVERSIDECrawford, Richard, Campus Director
SPARTAN COLLEGE OF AERONAUTIC S AND TECHNOLOGY - TULSAGoertzen, Ryan, President/Chief Aviation Officer
ST. PHILIPS COLLEGECastillo, Santos, Instructor
Jewell, Richard, Instructor
TALENT SOLUTIONS COALITIONWelsh, Timothy, Executive Director
TARRANT COUNTY COLLEGECooper, Kirsten, Interim Director of Aviation
Irby, Darrell, Department Chair
TETERBORO SCHOOL OF AERONAUTIC SBennett, Edward, School Director
TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE - WACOFilgo, Kelly, Department Chair
THE BOEING COMPANYFrost, Curtis, Senior Manager - Digital Learning
Giles, Jeff, Boeing Customer Training Specialist
Gokcen, John, Senior Structures Instructor
Harris, Nguyen, Maintenance Training Product Marketing Manager
Hurst, Timothy, Flight and Maintenance Training Expert, Boeing Learning Solutions
Kamp, Merry, Event Manager
Larson, Douglas, Education Strategist
Liao, Sunny, Marketing Manager
Schick, Ruby, Workforce Specialist
Walker, Patrick, Director, Business Development
TOLEDO PUBLIC SCHOOLS - AEROSPACE CENTERNaves, Richard, Training Director
TULSA TECHNOLOGY CENTEROxley, Sheryl, Aviation Program Coordinator
Strootman, Michael, Instructor
UNITED AIRLINESPritchard, Kimberly, Senior Manager, Tech Ops Recruiting
UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA ANCHORAGEHerrick, Paul, Professor of Aviation Maintenance Technology
UNIVERSITY OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA COMMUNITY COLLEGERusso, William, Program Director
UTAH STATE UNIVERSITYChesley, Randy, Program Coordinator/Senior Lecturer
WASHINGTON STATE BOARD COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGESHodgson, Kendra, Policy Associate, Workforce Education
WAYNE COMMUNITY COLLEGECrumpler, Jr., Stephen, Instructor
Peeples, Mark, Director
White, Jr., Ernest, Division Chair
WICHITA AREA TECHNICAL COLLEGEBrown, Dawn, Program Director, Aviation
Hall, James, Dean, Aviation Technologies
Oldham, Randy, Faculty
Phillips, Tom, Lead Faculty
Schmidt, Trish, Dean, Instructional Technologies & Academic Support
Stewart, Monica, Senior Director, Strategic Innovations
WING AERO PRODUCTS, INC.Folds, Jonathan, General Manager
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