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SEP 2011

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RECIP TECHNOLOGY organization intended to be a con- trolled environment for manage- ment of airworthiness; a technical bookkeeping process to ensure the airworthiness of an aircraft. Moen says, "Sometimes prob- lems arise so there needs to be a good relationship between the owner, the CAMO, and the mainte- nance organization." Rubin Reitsma paging through his technical doc- umentation. The Nation's First Unmanned Aerial Systems Maintenance Training Program The opinions regarding the CAMO requirement for small GA aircraft were apparent, and I was told some feel it's become a burden on all parties; the owner, the maintenance provider, and the CAMO. Moen says, "Many GA people feel there really was no problem with airworthiness, yet the industry was given a requirement as if there was a problem." Westenberg and Moen both NORTHLAND COMMUNITY & TECHNICAL COLLEGE www.NorthlandAerospace.com Start your future in aviation by contacting Northland at 218.683.8802 or email UAS@northlandcollege.edu. agreed that many of the same challenges are felt by other GA maintenance organizations in other European countries. "Sometimes it looks like all the requirements are straining the entire system and causing frustration. I hope it doesn't end up hurting general aviation," Westenberg says. My short visit concluded yes there are differences, and that challenges operating a small GA maintenance organization can be found on either side of the Atlantic. There also are similarities, the first being we are all aircraft maintenance professionals tasked with the same important role. The people at Star Airservice were enthusiastic about aviation, eager to discuss their views, and 50 Years of A&P; Training with 100% Job Placement This workforce solution was funded by a grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration. The solution was created by the grantee and does not necessarily refl ect the offi cial position of the U.S. Department of Labor. The Department of Labor makes no guarantees, warranties, or assurances of any kind, express or implied, with respect to such information, including any information on linked sites and including, but not limited to, accuracy of the information or its completeness, timeliness, usefulness, adequacy, continued availability, or ownership. This solution is copyrighted by the institution that created it. Internal use, by an organization and/or personal use by an individual for non-commercial purposes, is permissible. All other uses require the prior authorization of the copyright owner. Member of the Minnesota State Colleges & Universities System. An equal opportunity Employer & Educator. 18 September 2011 Aircraft Maintenance Technology • www.AMTonline.com • www.AMTSociety.org a most gracious host allowing AMT to experience a day of general aviation maintenance in the Netherlands. Visit its web site at www.star-airservice.nl. AMT

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