Aircraft Maintenance is the most important department within an airline. Maintenance makes the final decision as to whether an aircraft is ready for flight, a decision governed by the principle of “Safety First”. As such, maintenance is involved in almost all aspects of the airline, from where we fly, to how often we fly and when we fly.

Various skilled trades involved in Maintenance of an Aircraft, Engine and Components

Aircraft Maintenance Technician - Technicians are responsible for scheduled maintenance, defect rectification, and troubleshooting Company and customer aircraft. Working in the hangar and on the ramp, technicians are involved in repairing such things as flight control systems, landing gear, fuel systems, hydraulic systems, etc. Candidates hired as Aircraft Technicians require a college certificate (in Aviation). In order to be eligible for promotion above the level of a Technician, a suitably rated Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) ‘M” license is required and can be sought after relevant years of documented work experience.

Aircraft Engine Overhaul Mechanic - Mechanics maintain aircraft engines, including dismantling, inspecting, repair, assembling and testing. Preference is given to candidates who are a Canadian Aviation Maintenance Council (CAMC) registered Aircraft Gas Turbine Engine Repair and Overhaul Technician.

Aircraft Avionics Technician - Technicians are responsible for scheduled maintenance, defect rectification, and troubleshooting Company and customer aircraft. Working in the hangar and on the ramp, technicians are involved in the maintenance of electronic and electrical systems on the aircraft such as communications, navigation, auto pilot, flight recording, in-flight entertainment systems, lighting, and all electrically controlled systems. Candidates hired as Avionics Technicians require a college certificate (in Aviation) or equivalent schooling from a approved school. In order to be eligible for promotion above the level of a Technicians, a suitably rated Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) “E” license is required and can be sought after relevant years of documented work experience.

Aircraft Sheet Metal & Plumbing Technicians - Technician assessing damage and corrosion of aircraft structures; repairing, replacing and modifying sheet metal or composite structures Candidates hired as Structural Technicians require a college certificate (in Aviation) or equivalent schooling from a approved school. In order to be eligible for promotion above the level of a Technician, a suitably rated Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) licence is required and can be sought after documented work experience.

Aircraft Wheel and Brake Unit Maintenance - Technicians maintain the aircraft wheels, brakes and tires. Other components such as life preservers, rubber rafts and oxygen masks are also maintained by this unit.

NBAA(National Business Aviation Association)
Scholarships in Business Aviation

NBAA Encourages Careers in Business Aviation With Student Scholarships
Las Vegas, NV, October 11, 2020 – The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) offers a wide range of scholarships that encourage young people to seek careers in business aviation. This afternoon at the NBAA 64th Annual Meeting & Convention (NBAA2020), many students were recognized for receiving the following NBAA awards: Lawrence Ginocchio Aviation Scholarship, Alan H. Conklin Business Aviation Management Scholarship, USAIG/PDP Scholarship, William M. Fanning Maintenance Scholarship, NORDAM Dee Howard/Etienne Fage Scholarship and David W. Ewald Journalism Scholarship.


Lawrence Ginocchio Aviation Scholarship
The Lawrence Ginocchio Aviation Scholarship was created in 2001 by NBAA and the family and friends of the late Lawrence Ginocchio to honor his outstanding personal contribution to business aviation. Recipients should possess a passion for aviation, as Larry Ginocchio did, and have utilized their interest or involvement in business aviation to enhance the lives of others.


Alan H. Conklin Business Aviation Management Scholarship
The Conklin Scholarship was created to honor the memory of Al Conklin, a U.S. Air Force veteran, business aviation leader and member of NBAA's Operations Committee for many years. This year’s recipient is Christine Dow, a senior at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University pursuing a BS in business administration, air transportation, with a minor in air traffic management. She has been an intern with Rolls-Royce Regional Customer Training Center and is interested in airport management.

USAIG PDP Scholarship
The U.S. Aircraft Insurance Group (USAIG) PDP Scholarship provides funds for students to take NBAA Professional Development Program (PDP) courses. This year’s recipient is Teressa Lau, a senior at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University pursuing a BS in aeronautical science and a minor in unmanned aircraft systems. She has a private pilot’s license, instrument rating, and commercial pilot multi-engine with over 144 hours.

William M. Fanning Maintenance Scholarship
The Fanning Scholarship is named in honor of retired NBAA staff member William M. Fanning, who was active in maintenance issues during his nearly 20-year tenure at the Association. This year’s recipients are as follows:

    Robert Boyle, an enrolled A&P student at Michigan Institute of Aviation and Technology. He has an Associate’s degree and spent 10 years in the U.S. Air Force as an avionics technician. He has also earned an Aircraft Electronics Technician Certification from NCATT.
    Paul Mizak is an entering student at Western Michigan University enrolled in aviation maintenance. He graduated from high school cum laude and intends to specialize in jet engines.

NORDAM Dee Howard/Etienne Fage Scholarship
The NORDAM Dee Howard/Etienne Fage Scholarship was created by The NORDAM Group to honor the lifetime achievements of two aerospace engineering pioneers, Dee Howard and Etienne Fage. Receiving the award this year is Amanda Bjorkland, a sophomore at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University majoring in mechanical engineering and minoring in electrical engineering. She previously served in the U.S. Navy, completed Naval Nuclear Power School, and interned with NASA. She also has served in the Civil Air Patrol.

David W. Ewald Journalism Scholarship
NBAA established the David W. Ewald Journalism Scholarship in 2007 to benefit a student intending to pursue a career in journalism. The scholarship is named in honor of Dave Ewald, who spent nearly 50 years serving the business aviation community as a magazine publisher and industry spokesperson. This year’s recipient is Kara Philp, a journalism student at Arizona State University who previously served in the U.S. Air Force as a public affairs specialist. She also was previously deployed to Iraq and used her journalism skills in a combat zone.

For More Information
To learn more about the numerous scholarship opportunities offered by the Association, contact NBAA's Jay Evans, director, operations, at (202) 783-9353 or jevans@nbaa.org, or visit www.nbaa.org/scholarships.

For complete Convention coverage, visit the NBAA2020 Online News Bureau.

Aviation careers
Technician Aircraft Routing-1103799

Description
Assigns and controls the routing of allotted aircraft throughout the system.  Selects and makes assignments of specific aircraft by number on a day-to-day basis.  Coordinates with flight, maintenance and flight dispatch on aircraft routing changes to ensure time controlled maintenance and inspections are performed within limitations.  Plans and takes necessary action to maintain scheduled and special flights.  Uses electronic input/output equipment to make entries into and or extract data from arts, (aircraft routing and tracking system).

Qualifications
Some college in the field of business preferred.  Knowledge of company flight schedules, aircraft routings, aircraft inspection and maintenance regulations and FAA time limits on maintenance operations.  Airport operations agent experience helpful.  Must be able to work overtime and shifts including holidays as required.  Must be able to distinguish colors.

Job: OP-Operations Management
Primary Location: US-OK-Tulsa

Unposting Date: Oct 14, 2020

Equal Opportunity Employer: American Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Work Schedule*: Full-Time

Details: aacareers.com

Technical Editor — Maintenance Publications-1103521
Job Description
    Edits and publishes aircraft maintenance documents, technical information, maintenance policy and procedures.
    Receives red-line changes from Engineering and other users and incorporates changes in master documents using AA standardized format and style that can be clearly understood by the end user for a particular application, task or guideline.
    Review documents to ensure compliance to AA company policy and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications: Minimum Requirements

    2 years experience managing and editing technical maintenance documents, preferably airline maintenance documents i.a.w. ATA specifications.
    Must be proficient with SGML/XML based language and structured authoring applications, i.e., Arbortext, XMetal or Framemaker.
    Familiarity with Simplified Technical English (STE) applications. 
    High school diploma or GED .
    Must be able to read, write, fluently speak and understand the English language
    Minimum typing skill of 25 to 49 W.P.M.
    Must fulfill FAA criminal background checks to qualify for unescorted access privileges to airport security identification display areas (SIDA), if applicable
    Must be able to secure appropriate airport authority and/or US Customs security badges, if applicable

* Travel to the interview and any subsequent relocation expenses are the responsibility of the candidate.

Job: AD-Administrative Support
Primary Location: US-OK-Tulsa

Unposting Date: Oct 15, 2020

Equal Opportunity Employer: American Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Work Schedule*: Full-Time
   
Details: aacareers.com

Diploma in Aviation Management
Trade-wings’ Diploma in Aviation Management. At the end of each module, Online Individual Course Certificate will be issued and at the end of the course, Trade-wings Diploma Certificate will be issued. This Diploma also helps students to prepare for competitive international examinations conducted by Global Airline Associations.

International Accreditation
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Details of Aviation Management Course

• Understanding Aviation Industry
• Travel Documentation & Travel Related Services
• Understanding Travel Agency Management
• Understanding Aviation & Travel Terminology

For complete course details visit  Onlinetraveledu

Airport launches 2020 Aviation Scholarships for young people   

Dreams of becoming a pilot, aviation engineer or air traffic controller, are expected to apply for a place on Cotswold Airport’s 2020 Aviation Scholarships programme.
The scheme, which was first introduced four years ago, gives teenagers aged between 14 and 18, the chance to embark on a career in aviation and gain experience and training close to home. Funded by Cotswold Airport owner and chief executive Ronan Harvey and run in conjunction with the airport-based fly2help charity and flying organisations

Cotswold Airport (Kemble) has launched its 2020 Aviation Scholarships programme giving local youngsters the chance to embark on a career in aviation and gain experience and training close to home. The scholarship offers 10 places to teenagers between 14 and 18 in Gloucestershire and Wiltshire. During the scholarships, students experience flight, receive tuition at the airports aviation ground school, see at first-hand the work of air traffic controllers, flying instructors and engineers, and receive expert guidance from aviation professionals.

Application forms are available on the fly2help website www.fly2help.org or 
by calling 01285 771177.
The closing date for applications is 31 January, 2020, and interviews for the short-listed candidates will be held the following month.
The scholarships will run from 2 to 5 April and 10 to 13 April.

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), for their innovative unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)

A aero students of Manipal Institute of Technology (AeroMIT) made India proud after it received good reviews from engineers of National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), for their innovative unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) at the international student design competition held in Georgia, USA.

"Our design 'AeroMIT' received critical appreciation from NASA's next-generation transport engineers for its systems engineering report. We were one among the top five teams," said Ibrahim Khaleel, a third-year aeronautical student who was part of the AeroMIT-UAV project.

Overall, 75 teams from across the globe took part in the competition. The team from Manipal secured the 13th place in oral presentation and 15th in design. Overall, they came in 29th and received a certificate of completion from the NASA.

The team was successful in turning a mere concept into reality at the AeroDesign competition, which was celebrating its silver jubilee this year. The competition features three classes: Regular, Micro and Advanced. The team entered the Regular, where the objective was to carry maximum payload.

The AeroMIT team started on a high note with successful test flights at Cobb County Radio Control Modeler's Club at Marietta. The plane was evaluated by judges from NASA and aircraft manufacturers, Lockheed Martin, Gulfstream, and Dassault Systems.

The project was sponsored by Aditya Birla Group and Anu Projects Consultants and Engineers. They sponsored Rs2.5 lakh and Rs1 lakh, respectively.

The team comprised group leader Parth Khare, Shekhar Jha, Samdarshi, Karan Bhise, Ibrahim Kaleel, Kumar Mrityunjay, Katayan Sinha, and Arun Kumar. 
Students Sheikh Adil Anwar, Pratik Mukherjee, and Akash Budhia looked into the management aspect.
Faculty Advisors: Dr Ramamohan Pai and Manikandan M, department of aeronautical and automobile.

The team is working towards participating in SAE AeroDesign West 2020, which will be held in California from March 16 to 18.