Nominations for the 20 Twenties class of 2022 are in full swing and Aviation Week Network would like to ask for your assistance.

Do you have or know of any students or interns who are on course to change the face of the aerospace and defense industry? We're looking for those rising stars — the young innovators, passionate believers, and future A&D leaders. 


The 20 Twenties program was established by Aviation Week Network in 2013 to recognize talented individuals with a bright future in Aerospace & Defense.


To nominate a student, please complete this form and then share it with other deans or faculty members who have exceptional students.
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For general information on the 20 Twenties program, click here. 
All submissions must be received by April 29, 2022.
Have questions? Feel free to contact Anna Dariotis at anna.dariotis@avationweek.com

Now in its ninth season, the competition attracts professional and collegiate maintenance teams from around the world to come together in friendly competition, test their skills, and give a loud shout-out of their presence in the industry. This year’s event will take place April 25-28, 2022, in conjunction with Aviation Week’s MRO Americas in Dallas.
 
The council is overseen by an executive committee led by The Honorable John Goglia, the only FAA certificated mechanic to receive a presidential appointment to the National Transportation Safety Board.
 
“We are very proud of the team brought together to help usher this organization to the next level,” said Council President John Goglia. “The high caliber of council leadership is testament to the respect paid to current and future aviation professionals, and industry’s support of students that will soon enter the profession.”
 
The executive committee welcomes the following newly elected directors:

• Aaron Anderson, Global Segment Manager Transparencies Repair Services, PPG Industries
• Victor Bontorno, Director – Distribution & Ground Support Test Equipment, Barfield Inc.
• Kevin Brickner, Senior Vice President, Technical Operations, American Airlines
• Bill Cade, Vice President Technical Operations, JetBlue
• Stewart D’Leon, Director, Environmental & Technical Operations, National Business Aviation Association
• Tom Doxey, Senior Vice President, Technical Operations, United Airlines
• Les Frank, Managing Director of Aircraft Maintenance, FedEx Express
• John Gowey, Vice President, North America-Critical Industries, Snap-on Incorporated
• Andy Hakes, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, AireXpert
• Kurt Kinder, Vice President, Maintenance Operations, Southwest Airlines
• Alan Stolzer, Dean, College of Aviation, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
• Joseph A. Sylvestro, Senior Vice President, Aftermarket & Sustainment Operations, Pratt & Whitney
• Don Wright, Vice President, Maintenance & Engineering, Alaska Airlines

 
In addition to Goglia, new directors will join Vice President and Ken MacTiernan—who also serves as the competition’s chairman and aviation maintenance technician at American Airlines—and Secretary/Treasurer Todd Curtis.
 
This year’s AMC is likely to eclipse more than 80 teams. The deadline for teams to enter the 2022 AMC is April 1. To register a team, visit https://www.aerospacecompetition.com/team-registration.html.
 
Learn more about the board of directors at aerospacecompetition.com/leadership.

Download the full press release at amc-boardannouncement-20220317.pdf