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    Winners for Aerospace Maintenance Competition Announced During MRO Americas in Dallas

    April 8, 2016
    The winner of the William “Bill” F. O’Brien Award for Excellence in Aircraft Maintenance was awarded to Alaska Airlines Team Seattle for the fastest cumulative time throughout the two-day competition.
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    NEW YORK (April 8, 2016) – Highlighting the demand for trained engineers, mechanics and technicians in the aerospace field, the Aerospace Maintenance Competition (AMC) was co-located this week in Dallas at MRO Americas Conference and Exhibition, produced by Penton's Aviation Week Network. 
    Fifty-one U.S. and international teams representing schools, commercial aircraft, military, general aviation and MRO/OEMs competed in 25 timed events.  The worldwide competition helped to raise awareness for the many opportunities in the aerospace field to help train and inspire tomorrow’s aerospace maintenance leaders.
    The AMC is open each year to engineers, technicians and students throughout the aircraft maintenance community.  The competition tested the competitors’ skills in timed events that highlight the responsibilities required to repair and maintain today's aircraft and spacecraft. The AMC helps to advance and promote the knowledge, skill and integrity that serve as the foundation for today's highly skilled aerospace maintenance professionals.
    The winners were announced during a ceremony today:
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    • Schools:  1st place: Utah State; 2nd place: West LA College; 3rd place:Broward CollegeMRO/OEM: 1st place: FedEx Indianapolis; 2nd place: FedEx LAX; 3rdplace: Embraer Team LegacyMilitary: 1st place: United States Air Force: 2nd place: United States Army; 3rd Place: United States NavyCommercial Aviation:  1st place: Alaska Airlines Team Seattle: 2nd place:Southwest Airlines; 3rd place: China Southern AirlinesInternational:  1st place: China Southern Airlines; 2nd place: EmbraerTeam Legacy; 3rd place: [ALAEA%2520(Australian%2520Licensed%2520Aircraft%2520Engineers%2520Association.]ALAEA (Australian Licensed Aircraft Engineers Association.
    The winner of the William “Bill” F. O’Brien Award for Excellence in Aircraft Maintenance was awarded to Alaska Airlines Team Seattle for the fastest cumulative time throughout the two-day competition. 
    The competition helps to support students and professionals further their careers.  AMC is held in association with Snap-on, with American Airlinesserving as the Airline Platinum Sponsor.  American Airlines flew in students throughout the country who would otherwise be unable travel for the competition.  Gold Sponsors for the AMC are Ranger Aerospace, InTech Aerospace, Embraer, and Machida.  

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