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skills against each other, and give a loud shout-out of their pres-
ence in the industry.
"The integrity with which these technicians have to do their
job is incredible and the responsibilities on them are even more
incredible. This gives them some recognition; general awareness
for the public about what they do is a big, big thing," says David
Leo, a line maintenance supervisor with American Airlines. Last
year was the first time American fielded a team in the competi-
tion, but Leo says it won't be the last.
American will be joining more than 50 teams from around the
world representing major airlines, MROs, military, and techni-
cal schools, such as Qantas Airlines, China Southern Airlines,
Southwest Airlines, Boeing, U.S. Air Force, Embry-Riddle, and
others at this year's AMC, April 25-27, at the Orlando Convention
Center in Orlando, FL. These teams compete head-to-head in
24 challenges that test their knowledge, skill, and expertise in
avionics, safety wiring, fiber optics, cable rigging, hydraulics,
jet engine troubleshooting, workplace SMS, and more. Teams
compete to see who's best among their category (Commercial
Aviation, General Aviation, Space, School, Military, and MRO/
OEM). Each event has a 15-minute time limit, so the action is
exciting, fast-paced, and great drama for spectators to watch.
All teams are competing for the privilege of taking home the
grand prize — the William F. "Bill" O'Brien Award for Excellence