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ing with Snap-on and offering certifica- tions. Snap-on also supports the Northrop Rice Foundation by annually funding five tool scholarships of $4,000 each. NETWORKING EVENTS Rubbing shoulders with seasoned indus- try professionals is a great way for stu- dents to network and get themselves in front of potential employers. The Aerospace Maintenance Competition Presented by Snap-on is one such venue. Held during the MRO Americas Convention, April 25-27, in Orlando, the AMC (www.aerospacecompetition. com) is a one-of-a-kind event that hon- ors the skills and functions performed by certified aircraft technicians around the world. The competition is also open to stu- dents enrolled in either FAA, EASA, CASA, or equivalently authorized schools, and military personnel who are involved in aircraft and spacecraft maintenance. Teams test their skills by competing in more than 20 tasks. This year, 16 colleges are fielding 21 teams in the AMC; 54 total teams have entered. Maguire says events like the AMC are a great opportunity for aviation students to net- work and secure employment within the industry. According to a recent ATEC survey, only 60 percent of aviation students test for their A&P; license right out of school. Additionally, 25 percent of students graduat- ing from an A&P; school are choosing a career outside of aviation maintenance. The answer lies in defin- ing a clear career path for students to apply their skills and advance into aviation. The key to making this hap- pen is continuing to foster strong relationships between schools and local employers, and advocating involvement in the AMC and other events that bring schools and students together with industry, Maguire says. "The best advice is for people to get involved with their local schools; if you want to have the high-quality supply of students, you have to be part of the pro - cess," she says. "It's hard for schools to do it on their own. They need the direc- tion, they need the equipment, and they need the monetary support. It's a global issue that can be solved locally." STRUCTURAL Put Your Trust in Our Experts GlobalParts Aero Structures offers the maintenance, repair and overhaul of extensive airframe structures. Structures capabilities encompass everything from manufacturing and engineering, to paint code matching and quality control for leading edges, inlets, ailerons, access doors, radomes and more. Come see us at NBAA MMC Conference 2017 Booth #512 1.316.733.9240 repairs@globalparts.aero www.globalparts.aero REPAIR AviationPros.com/company/10451249 STEVE STAEDLER is a senior account executive at LePoidevin Marketing, a Brookfield, WI-based business-to-business marketing firm that specializes in the tooling and aerospace industries. Steve has been covering aeronautical maintenance for nearly 10 years; is a former newspaper reporter and retired master sergeant from the U.S. Air Force Reserve, where he worked maintenance and public affairs. He can be reached at steve@ lepoidevinmarketing.com; (262) 754-9550; or www.lepoidevinmarketing.com. Rubbing shoulders with seasoned industry professionals is a great way for students to network and get themselves in front of potential employers. The Aerospace Maintenance Competition is one such venue.