Aircraft Maintenance Technology

NOV-DEC 2017

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www.AviationPros.com 21 • Wichita Area Technical College Aviation Technology Dean Jim Hall, and • Lockheed Martin Senior Manager Scott Rose. The event provided the first opportunity for many attendees to visit their elected offi- cials in Washington. "It was my first time working on Capitol Hill, and I must say it was a learning experience," said La Vern Phillips, director of business development, Aviation Institute of Maintenance. "I would encourage ever yone to attend next year and take an active part in promoting our career agenda. Regardless of your political affiliation, you owe it to yourself to be active, contribute to ATEC efforts, and learn from that experience." After two years of increased attendance at the Fly-In, the board decided it was time to incorporate congressional aspects into its larger event and elected to hold the 2018 Annual Conference in Washington, D.C. The meeting will retain its historical structure, with two days dedicated to issue-focused panels and continuing education, but will add a day of legislative advocacy activities on Capitol Hill. The Fly-In provides the model for the third day, which will include congressional briefings and an opportunity for attendees to meet with their elected leaders. "This is a great opportunity for us to capitalize on inroads made with federal representatives in September," said Hallmark University Provost and ATEC Legislative Chair Jay Gregson. "Congress is poised to support technical pro- grams and the needs of the aviation industry; having the annual conference in DC shortly after a successful Fly-In will ensure we keep the momentum going." In addition to the added congressional focus, an emphasis on specialized content (FROM LEFT TO RIGHT) Piedmont Airlines Recruiter Kevin Dallaire, Maryland Representative John Delaney (D-6th), and Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics Director of Campus Operations Gary Hoyle and Campus Director Butch Adams, meet on workforce development issues at ATEC's Fly-In. IMAGES COURTESY OF ATEC 1.316.733.9240 24-HOUR AOG SERVICE AVAILABLE www.globalparts.aero WE'VE GOT Designed by Baker Aviation. Distributed by GlobalParts.aero HOT-STOP "L" FIRE Designed to contain a PED that reaches thermal runaway and contain it until it has burned Zippered technology adds a new level of protection to capture volatile Li-Ion powered devices EVO CONTAINMENT KITS AviationPros.com/company/10451249 2017 WINNERS This year's education winners include Timothy Murray, Aviation Institute of Maintenance, Chesapeake, VA; Seth Weide, Hallmark University, San Antonio, TX; and Matthew Franklin, Lewis University, Romeoville, IL.

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