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The Aircraft Maintenance Technology Under 40 showcases top talent and leading thinkers in the aviation industry who are building success today and innovations for the future.

Candidates are vetted on innovation, outstanding attributes and commitment and involvement in the industry.

AMT Top 40 Under 40 Winners

John Riccio
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John Riccio works as a planning supervisor for Wheels Up, where his colleagues praise his skill, knowledge and leadership capabilities.
Auston Vandersteen
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Auston Vandersteen is the technical director at Universal Synaptics, as well as an active-duty military member.
Reis Rotert
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Reis Rotert is a licensed A&P who currently works as a supervisor and senior maintenance technician at Revv Aviation.
Bryan Costa
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Bryan Costa, director of maintenance at Warbird Adventures, dedicates his time and skill to restoring and maintaining historical vintage aircraft.
Anissa Fuerte
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Anissa Fuerte is a lead technician at Southwest Aerospace Technologies (S.W.A.T.), where she works on large airplanes and serves as a parts inspector.
Kyle Long
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Kyle Long, director of maintenance at Heritage Aviation, is a company leader and seasoned technician.
Peter Kubinec
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Peter Kubinec, mechanic III at StandardAero, has been dedicated to the aviation industry since 2010, when he began working as a detailed inspector.
Tom Greif
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Tom Greif is an innovator in the MRO space, currently serving as director, Technical Operations, Quality Control at United Airlines.
Farren Pritchard
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Farren Pritchard is a component technician and shop lead at Aerostar. She’s currently pursuing an FAA Airframe and Powerplant license and is in the final phase before receiving...
United States Air Force (USAF)
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MSgt Jared Spiers has spent the last 15 years in the United States Air Force (USAF), providing invaluable support and guidance in maintenance efforts and missions.
Dan Moll
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Dan Moll serves as operations manager at West Star Aviation’s Perryville facility, overseeing maintenance, painting, avionics and interior shops.
Michael Gresley
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Michael Gresley is a continuous improvement specialist and quality assurance technical publications administrator at AAR – MRO Services Indianapolis.
Fabian Martin
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Flight Maintenance Engineer at Kalitta Air Fabian Martin is renowned at his organization for his passion for continuing education and training, plus his dedication to mentoring...
Wings Air Helicopters
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Jessica Sadelski is a seasoned A&P mechanic who now serves as Director of Maintenance at Wings Air Helicopters.
Adriana Durfee
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Adriana Durfee, line maintenance supervisor at the Oklahoma State University (OSU) Aviation Maintenance Department, got her start in aviation early.
Philip Neeper
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A current active-duty military member, Neeper currently works as the director of aviation maintenance at USASOC Flight Company, where his colleagues praise his technical skill...
Katey Lloyd
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Katey Lloyd is an independent A&P who is making great strides in the early years of her aviation career.
Fatima Najeeb Khan
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Fatima Najeeb Khan is a passionate aviation maintenance professional with an extensive background in AMT education and training.
Sunday Oluwatosin Sanusi
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Sunday Oluwatosin Sanusi is the current head of maintenance at the Central Avionics Overhaul and Calibration Centre in Kaduna, Nigeria.
San Bernardino Valley College (SBVC)
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Francisco J. Gonzalez is the Aeronautics Faculty Chair, Director of Maintenance and a professor at San Bernardino Valley College (SBVC).
Todd Kerentoff, Senior Inspector for Hangar Maintenance. Kalitta Air LLC
Todd Kerentoff, Senior Inspector for Hangar Maintenance. Kalitta Air LLC
Todd KerentoffSenior Inspector for Hangar MaintenanceKalitta Air LLCAge: 34  Todd Kerentoff is an example of what hard work and dedication can achieve. He is always striving...
Ryan Knupp, Maintenance Shift Supervisor, Wheels Up
Ryan Knupp, Maintenance Shift Supervisor, Wheels Up
Ryan KnuppMaintenance Shift DirectorWheels UpAge: 30Ryan Knupp progressed very quickly and brilliantly in his aviation career. He is well respected by everyone around him and ...
Anthony AgostaHondaJet Maintenance ManagerBanyan Air ServiceAge: 33Anthony Agosta began his love for aviation when he started working as a line service technician in high school...
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Christian Rivera, Avionics Technician, Banyan Air Service
Christian J. RiveraAvionics Crew Lead/Technician Banyan Air Service Age 33Christian Rivera, originally from Sunrise Florida and raised in Ponce Puerto Rico, embarked on a distinguished...
Daniel A. Brown, Director of Maintenance for Plane Care LLC
Daniel A. Brown, Director of Maintenance for Plane Care LLC
Daniel A. BrownDirector of Maintenance Plane Care LLC Age: 35 Daniel Brown's lifelong passion for aviation encompasses both the nostalgia of antique aircraft restoration and the...
Heaven Leigh Ward, A&P Technician, Sierra Air Services/Interjet West Airlines
Heaven Leigh Ward, A&P Technician, Sierra Air Services/Interjet West Airlines
Heaven Leigh WardA&P TechnicianSierra Air Services/Interjet West AirlinesAge 27 Heaven Leigh Ward has never shied away from new and intimidating opportunities at InterJet ...
Clayton T Kirk, Director of Maintenance Control, Moser Aviation, LLC
Clayton T Kirk, Director of Maintenance Control, Moser Aviation, LLC
Clayton T KirkDirector of Maintenance Control Moser Aviation, LLC Age 34Clayton Kirk manages a fleet of seven, 25-year-old business jets for a company with the highest utilization...
Chris Bushaw, Flight Mechanix General Manager & Haven Aero Director of Maintenance, Flight Mechanix
Chris Bushaw, Flight Mechanix General Manager & Haven Aero Director of Maintenance, Flight Mechanix
Chris BushawGeneral Manager & Director of MaintenanceHaven MROAge 29Chris Bushaw entered the aviation business as a mechanic and has steadily worked his way up to upper...
Levi Fischer, A&P, IA, PPL, Director of Maintenance, Mike Goulian Aviation
Levi Fischer, A&P, IA, PPL, Director of Maintenance, Mike Goulian Aviation
Levi Fischer, A&P, IA, PPLDirector of MaintenanceMike Goulian AviationAge 32Levi Fischer is dedicated to general aviation and works hard every day to excel in his position...
Auston Vandersteen, Technical Director, Universal Synaptics
Auston Vandersteen, Technical Director, Universal Synaptics
Auston VandersteenTechnical DirectorUniversal SynapticsAge 23Auston Vandersteen understands his own strengths and weaknesses and makes every effort to understand the needs of ...
Trever Walker, HPC Rotor Lead Technician, StandardAero
Trever Walker, HPC Rotor Lead Technician, StandardAero
Trever WalkerHPC Rotor Lead TechnicianStandardAeroAge: 36Trever Walker began his aviation career in 2007 when he joined the U.S. Air Force as a C-17 Globemaster III crew chief...
Asaf Olivares Regional manager ONT, SAN, LAS Certified Aviation Services, LLC.
Asaf Olivares, Regional manager ONT, SAN, LAS, Certified Aviation Services, LLC.
Asaf OlivaresRegional manager ONT, SAN, LASCertified Aviation Services, LLC.Age 28Asaf Olivares started his aviation career with a high school apprenticeship at a flight school...
keli mielke, Purchasing and Supply Manager, Stein's Aircraft Services
keli mielke, Purchasing and Supply Manager, Stein's Aircraft Services
Keli MielkePurchasing and Supply ManagerStein's Aircraft ServicesAge 37Keli Mielke’s positive attitude and unparalleled ability to engage people, even those outside the ...
Nattapong Seenea, Deputy maintenance manager, Siam Land Flying Co., Ltd.
Nattapong Seenea, Deputy maintenance manager, Siam Land Flying Co., Ltd.
Nattapong SeeneaDeputy Maintenance ManagerSiam Land Flying Co., Ltd. Age: 31Nattapong Seenea has risen through the ranks in Siam Land Flying Co., Ltd. from a mechanic with...
Hanzalah Qureshi, Technical operations manager, LGA Airport, Endeavor Air
Hanzalah Qureshi, Technical operations manager, LGA Airport, Endeavor Air
Hanzalah QureshiTechnical Operations ManagerLGA Airport, Endeavor AirAge 31 Hanzalah Qureshi is noted for his strong work ethic and his consistency in performance and standards...
Kaitlin Markiewicz, Quality Assurance Coordinator, Corporate Aircraft Maintenance
Kaitlin Markiewicz, Quality Assurance Coordinator, Corporate Aircraft Maintenance
Kaitlin MarkiewiczQuality Assurance CoordinatorCorporate Aircraft MaintenanceAge: 24Kaitlin Markiewicz has been passionate about aviation since childhood. After completing 30 ...
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Micah DenneyGovernment Program ManagerStevens AeroSpace and Defense SystemsAge 38Micah Denney is dedicated to excellence in all arenas. An outstanding technician with exceptional...
Ricardo Rivera
Ricardo RiveraMX Program Assurance Auditor – Airworthiness Directive (AD) Assurance Southwest AirlinesAge 33Ricardo Rivera is known for asking difficult questions, working...
Gilroy Dane Newball
Gilroy Dane NewballOwner/CEO Director of MaintenanceNewball Aerospace LLCAge 37Gilroy Dane Newball started his aircraft mechanic training in 2017, while driving for two rideshare...
Juan C. Pantoja
Juan C. PantojaC.O.O.Xtreme Aviation Holding, LLC.Age 37  Juan C. Pantoja has made significant contributions to the TXG group, introducing innovative solutions that have ...
Jacob Doster
Jacob Doster, A&P/IATeam Lead & InspectorSkytech, Inc.Age 31Whether he's delving into new aspects of his craft, sharing his knowledge with others, or meticulously ensuring...
Jimit Joshi
Jimit JoshiAircraft Maintenance EngineerAbu Dhabi AviationAge 33Jimit Joshi works for Abu Dhabi Aviation, one of the largest commercial helicopter operators in the Middle East...
Jeffrey Cash Tucker
Jeffrey Cash TuckerAMTDelta Air LinesAge 28Jeffrey Cash Tucker grew up working on ATVs with his friends, and one of them, Tyler Davis, persuaded Tucker to go to school and learn...
Tirso Guerrero
Tirso GuerreroDirector of MaintenanceHAECO Americas, Lake City, FloridaAge 39What’s one thing everyone should know about being a director of maintenance?  “Being...
Robert Moore
Robert MooreAircraft Maintenance SupervisorAmerican Airlines at Ronald Reagan Washington National AirportAge 26One person can have a positive impact on many people. Understanding...
Matthew DiGuardi
Matthew DiGuardiFacility ManagerSafeTech-USAAge 35In fewer than six years at SafeTech-USA, Matthew DiGuardi has progressed from an apprentice technician to the highest position...
Travis Carson
Travis CarsonAviation Maintenance MechanicUniversity of Oklahoma School of AviationAge 37Travis Carson has been an aircraft technician for the University of Oklahoma School of...
Justin Gatlin
Justin GatlinSr. ISC Production SupervisorHoneywell at Sky Harbor, Phoenix, AZ Age 34Justin Gatlin served as an aircraft mechanic in the US Air Force and supervised a crew that...
Joseph Harmon
Joseph HarmonSr. Manager MX, DFWSpirit Airlines Age 35Working for Spirit Airlines, Joseph Harmon has held various leadership roles within multiple departments. From technician...
Jonathan Rose
Jonathan Rose Owner/CEO AFTERGLOW Aircraft SolutionsAge 37Jonathan Rose is an entrepreneur and innovator in the aircraft revitalization industry. With a pickup truck and ...