2018

2018 Program

2018 Event Manual

Winners at the 2018 event in Orlando were as follows:
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MRO/OEM Category

• 1st place: FedEx Express - Indianapolis
• 2nd place: Boeing
• 3rd place: United Airlines - Houston

School Category

• 1st place: AIM Houston
• 2nd place: Utah State University
• 3rd place: Broward College - Team 1

Military Category

• 1st place: United States Coast Guard - C-27J APO
• 2nd place: United States Coast Guard - Air Station Clearwater
• 3rd place: United States Air Force - McConnell 22 MXG/931 MXG

Commercial Category

• 1st place: United Airlines - Cleveland
• 2nd place: Alaska Airlines - Seattle
• 3rd place: American Airlines - Dallas

General Aviation Category: Phillips 66
International Category

• 1st place - Qantas
• 2nd place - Jetstar
• 3rd place - Flybe

Female Team Category: United Airlines – Chix Fix 
United Competing with Professionalism Award: Broward College Team 1 
Charles E. Taylor Professional AMT Award:

• Industry: Staff Sgt. Christopher Culp, United States Army – 128th Aviation Brigade
• Student: Yolanda Gong/West Los Angeles College

Bill O'Brien Award: United Airlines - CLE

​Individual Event Winners

Daniels Manufacturing Electrical Troubleshooting

• 1st place: United Airlines - CLE
• 2nd place: FedEx Express - INDY
• 3rd place: United States Air Force - Ogden Air Logistics Complex

Daniels Manufacturing Corporation Safe-T-Cable

• 1st place: Alaska Airlines - ANC
• Tied for 2nd place
  • JetBlue
  • Qantas
  • Utah State University

Airbus A320 CAT III Certification

• 1st place: Broward College - Team 2
• 2nd place: United Airlines - Chix Fix
• 3rd place: United Airlines - HOU

United Airlines Fuel Tank Entry Precautions

• 1st place: United Airlines - HOU
• 2nd place: United Airlines - CLE
• 3rd place: United Airlines - MCO

Eastern Florida State Space Vehicle - Vacuum Loading Operation

• 1st place: Alaska Airlines - SEA
• 2nd place: United Airlines - CLE
• 3rd place: Broward College - Team 1

Spectro Scientific Oil Test Analysis

• 1st place: West Los Angeles College
• 2nd place: Southern Illinois University Carbondale - Team 2
• 3rd place: Broward College - Team 1

ABARIS Composite Repair

• 1st place: Alaska Airlines - SEA
• 2nd place: United Airlines - HOU
• 3rd place: United Airlines - MCO

PPG Aerospace Sealant

• 1st place: United States Air Force - McConnell 22 MXG/931 MXG
• 2nd place: United Airlines - CLE
• 3rd place: Jetstar

ULTRAX Aerospace Condition Based Intelligence

• 1st place: United Airlines - CLE
• 2nd place: FedEx Express - INDY
• 3rd place: United Airlines - Chix Fix

Atheer AiR & American Airlines Augmented Reality Pedestal

• 1st place: American Airlines - DFW
• 2nd place: Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Houston
• 3rd place: Alaska Airlines - ANC

Embry-Riddle Precision Measurement

• 1st place: United Airlines - CLE
• 2nd place: Middle Tennessee State University - Team 2
• 3rd place: Jetstar

JetBlue University ADS-B Troubleshooting

• 1st place: JetBlue
• 2nd place: FedEx Express - INDY
• 3rd place: Qantas

Barfield Fuel Quality

• 1st place: Qantas
• 2nd place: United Airlines - CLE
• 3rd place: Alaska Airlines - SEA

Barfield Pitot Static

• 1st place: JetBlue
• 2nd place: American Airlines - DFW
• 3rd place: United Airlines - MCO

FedEx Turbine Engine

• 1st place: FedEx Express - INDY
• 2nd place: FedEx Express - MEM
• 3rd place: American Airlines - DWH

Indian Hills Community College Magneto

• 1st place: Alaska Airlines - SEA
• 2nd place: Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Houston
• 3rd place: Southern Illinois University Carbondale - Team 1

Boeing Cable Rigging

• 1st place: United Airlines - CLE
• 2nd place: FedEx Express - INDY
• 3rd place: Indian Hills Community College

American Airlines APU Burner Can

• 1st place: American Airlines - DWH
• 2nd place: FedEx Express - INDY
• 3rd place: Alaska Airlines - ANC

Pratt & Whitney Geared Turbo Fan Engine

• 1st place: Pratt & Whitney - WiseWomen
• 2nd place: United States Coast Guard - Aero Engineers
• 3rd place: HAECO Americas

W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc. Dry Sealant Panel Installation

• 1st place: United Airlines - HOU
• 2nd place: United States Coast Guard - Aero Engineers
• 3rd place: Flybe

Alaska Airlines External Power Receptacle

• 1st place: Alaska Airlines - SEA
• 2nd place: Boeing
• 3rd place: Broward College - Team 2

Nida Corp Power Troubleshooting

• 1st place: American Airlines - TUL
• 2nd place: Alaska Airlines - SEA
• 3rd place: United Airlines - CLE

Boeing Fiber Optics

• 1st place: Boeing
• 2nd place: Alaska Airlines - SEA
• 3rd place: United Airlines - MCO

Aircraft Maintenance Technicians Association Charles Taylor Exam

• 1st place: United Airlines - CLE
• 2nd place: Alaska Airlines - SEA
• 3rd place: Utah State University

Aerospace Maintenance Council Safety Wiring

• 1st place: Alaska Airlines - ANC
• 2nd place: United Airlines - CLE
• Tied for 3rd place:
  • ​Utah State University
  • Phillips 66
  • Pratt & Whitney - WiseWomen
  • United States Air Force - Altus A-Team
  • JetBlue

Advanced Torque Accurate Torqueing

• 1st place: United Airlines - CLE
• 2nd place: FedEx Express - INDY
• 3rd place: Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Houston

U.S. Air Force Fluid Lines

• 1st place: United Airlines - HOU
• 2nd place: JetBlue
• 3rd place: United Airlines - CLE

Alberth Aviation Wheel and Brake Removal and Installation

• 1st place: Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Houston
• 2nd place: FedEx Express - MEM
• 3rd place: Phillips 66

2017

United Airlines Team Cleveland came away with the best overall score and the coveted William F. “Bill” O’Brien Award for Excellence in Aircraft Maintenance. Top teams in each event and category were also recognized, including: 

School Category
1st Place: Indian Hills Community College
2nd Place: Aviation Institute of Maintenance
3rd Place: Utah State
 
Commercial Aviation Category
1st Place: United Airlines Team Cleveland
2nd Place: Alaska Airlines Team Seattle
3rd Place: FedEx
 
MRO/OEM Category
1st Place: Boeing
2nd Place: Flybe
3rd Place: HAECO

Military Category
1st Place: USCG Clearwater Air Station
2nd Place: Team Apache
3rd Place: US Army
 
General Aviation Category
1st Place: Flexjet
 
Space Category
1st Place: Virgin Galactic
 
In addition, two individuals were recognized for exemplifying the true spirit of the competition. “Recipients of the Charles E. Taylor Professional AMT Award are technicians who embody the true traits of Charles Taylor, the first aircraft mechanic, and demonstrate pride and professionalism,” says AMC Chairman Ken MacTiernan. “These team members were chosen based on their attitude and willingness to share knowledge and learn, as observed by judges during the competition.” This year’s award recipients were Chris Chido from Team Apache and Shayna Newman from West LA College.

2016

​The winners from a field of 51 teams competing in 24 different events:

William F. “Bill” O’Brien Award for Excellence in Aircraft Maintenance (overall winner): Alaska Airlines Team Seattle
Charles E. Taylor Professional AMT Award: Dallas McLeod from Team Apache
Charles E. Taylor Professional AMT Award (Student): Gina Gottfredson-Kelly, Salt Lake Community College
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Commercial Aviation Category
1st Place: Alaska Airlines Team Seattle
2nd Place: Southwest Airlines
3rd Place: China Southern Airlines

General Aviation Category
1st Place: Flight Options

Military Category
1st Place: USAF McChord AFB
2nd Place: United States Army
3rd Place: United States Navy

Repair and Manufacturing Category
1st Place: FedEx Team Indianapolis
2nd Place: FedEx Team LAX
3rd Place: Embraer Team Legacy

School Category
1st Place: Utah State
2nd Place: West LA College
3rd Place: Broward College

Space Category
1st Place: Virgin Galactic

International Category
1st Place: China Southern Airlines
2nd Place: Embraer Team Legacy
3rd Place: Australian Licensed Aircraft Engineers Association (ALAEA)

2015

The winners from a field of 39 teams competing in 20 different events:

William F. “Bill” O’Brien Award for Excellence in Aircraft Maintenance (overall winner): FedEx Indianapolis
Charles E. Taylor Professional AMT Award (Student): Brandon Dubberly, Eastern Florida State University
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Commercial Aviation Category
1st Place: Southwest Airlines
2nd Place: Air China
3rd Place: Alaska Airlines

General Aviation Category
1st Place: Flight Options

Military Category
1st Place: New Zealand Air Force
2nd Place: United States Army
3rd Place: United States Coast Guard

​Repair and Manufacturing Category
1st Place: FedEx Team Indianapolis
2nd Place: Australian Licensed Aircraft Engineers Association (ALAEA)
3rd Place: Boeing

School Category
1st Place: Salt Lake Community College Team Yellow
2nd Place: Indian Hills Community College
3rd Place: Utah State

Space Category
1st Place: Virgin Galactic

International Commercial Aviation Category
1st Place: Air China
2nd Place: China Southern
3rd Place: China Eastern

2014

The winners from a field of 28 teams competing in 16 different events:

William F. “Bill” O’Brien Award for Excellence in Aircraft Maintenance (overall winner): Boeing
Charles E. Taylor Professional AMT Award: Mr. Geoff Hyatt, ALAEA

Commercial Aviation Category
1st Place: Team UPS
2nd Place: Team FedEx
3rd Place: Team Alaska Airlines

General Aviation Category
1st Place: Team Flight Options

Repair and Manufacturing Category
1st Place: Team Boeing
2nd Place: Team TIMCO

School Category
1st Place: Team Redstone
2nd Place: Team Salt Lake Community College Team 2
3rd Place: Team West LA College