2024 | Aviation Pros

The Aircraft Maintenance Technology Top 40 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.

2024 Winners

Alec S. Kindred, Director of Maintenance, Northeast Air

2024 AMT Top 40 Under 40: Alec S. Kindred

Alec S. KindredDirector of MaintenanceNortheast AirAge 31Alec S. Kindred has worked his way up through the ranks of his organization, demonstrating an impressive capacity for ...

Education & Training

2024 AMT Top 40 Under 40: Andrew Mabe

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Andrew Mabe Director of Maintenance USAeroFlight Age 37As a pilot and an aircraft mechanic, Andrew Mabe’s passion is sharing a love for aviation with others while upholding...

2024 AMT Top 40 Under 40: Anthony Agosta

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...

Asaf Olivares Regional manager ONT, SAN, LAS Certified Aviation Services, LLC.

2024 AMT Top 40 Under 40: Asaf Olivares

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...

Auston Vandersteen, Technical Director, Universal Synaptics

2024 AMT Top 40 Under 40: Auston Vandersteen

Auston VandersteenTechnical DirectorUniversal SynapticsAge 23Auston Vandersteen understands his own strengths and weaknesses and makes every effort to understand the needs of ...

Chris Bushaw, Flight Mechanix General Manager & Haven Aero Director of Maintenance, Flight Mechanix

2024 AMT Top 40 Under 40: Chris Bushaw

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...

Christian Rivera, Avionics Technician, Banyan Air Service

2024 AMT Top 40 Under 40: Christian Rivera

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...

Clayton T Kirk, Director of Maintenance Control, Moser Aviation, LLC

2024 AMT Top 40 Under 40: Clayton T Kirk

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...

Daniel A. Brown, Director of Maintenance for Plane Care LLC

2024 AMT Top 40 Under 40: Daniel A. Brown

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...

Dillion A. Brown, Lead A&P Technician, Avex aviation

2024 AMT Top 40 Under 40: Dillion A. Brown

Dillion Brown Lead A&P TechnicianAvex aviationAge 30Dillion Brown began his aviation career in the Air Force, serving many years before transitioning to general aviation. ...

2024 AMT Top 40 Under 40: Geoffrey Green

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Geoffrey GreenG500 Aircraft Maintenance ManagerMayo AviationAge 38When pilots show up to preflight a plane before a trip, Geoffrey Green wants them to be confident that they are...

2024 AMT Top 40 Under 40: Gilroy Dane Newball

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Gilroy Dane NewballOwner/CEO Director of MaintenanceNewball Aerospace LLCAge 37Gilroy Dane Newball started his aircraft mechanic training in 2017, while driving for two rideshare...

Hanzalah Qureshi, Technical operations manager, LGA Airport, Endeavor Air

2024 AMT Top 40 Under 40: Hanzalah Qureshi

Hanzalah QureshiTechnical Operations ManagerLGA Airport, Endeavor AirAge 31 Hanzalah Qureshi is noted for his strong work ethic and his consistency in performance and standards...

Heaven Leigh Ward, A&P Technician, Sierra Air Services/Interjet West Airlines

2024 AMT Top 40 Under 40: Heaven Leigh Ward

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 ...

2024 AMT Top 40 Under 40: Jacob Doster

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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...

2024 AMT Top 40 Under 40: Jeffrey Cash Tucker

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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...

2024 AMT Top 40 Under 40: Jimit Joshi

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Jimit JoshiAircraft Maintenance EngineerAbu Dhabi AviationAge 33Jimit Joshi works for Abu Dhabi Aviation, one of the largest commercial helicopter operators in the Middle East...

Joel Robbins

2024 AMT Top 40 Under 40: Joel Robins

Joel Robins Sr. Director, ContractsAAR Aircraft ServicesAge 37 Joel Robins thrives in solving challenging problems, often using creative solutions when the situation dictates...

2024 AMT Top 40 Under 40: Jonathan Rose

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Jonathan Rose Owner/CEO AFTERGLOW Aircraft SolutionsAge 37Jonathan Rose is an entrepreneur and innovator in the aircraft revitalization industry. With a pickup truck and ...

2024 AMT Top 40 Under 40: Joseph Harmon

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Joseph HarmonSr. Manager MX, DFWSpirit Airlines Age 35Working for Spirit Airlines, Joseph Harmon has held various leadership roles within multiple departments. From technician...

2024 AMT Top 40 Under 40: 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 ...

Engines & Components

2024 AMT Top 40 Under 40: Justin Gatlin

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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...

Kaitlin Markiewicz, Quality Assurance Coordinator, Corporate Aircraft Maintenance

2024 AMT Top 40 Under 40: Kaitlin Markiewicz

Kaitlin MarkiewiczQuality Assurance CoordinatorCorporate Aircraft MaintenanceAge: 24Kaitlin Markiewicz has been passionate about aviation since childhood. After completing 30 ...

keli mielke, Purchasing and Supply Manager, Stein's Aircraft Services

2024 AMT Top 40 Under 40: Keli Mielke

Keli MielkePurchasing and Supply ManagerStein's Aircraft ServicesAge 37Keli Mielke’s positive attitude and unparalleled ability to engage people, even those outside the ...

Levi Fischer, A&P, IA, PPL, Director of Maintenance, Mike Goulian Aviation

2024 AMT Top 40 Under 40: Levi Fischer, A&P, IA, PPL

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...

Tools & Equipment

2024 AMT Top 40 Under 40: Matthew DiGuardi

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Matthew DiGuardiFacility ManagerSafeTech-USAAge 35In fewer than six years at SafeTech-USA, Matthew DiGuardi has progressed from an apprentice technician to the highest position...

2024 AMT Top 40 Under 40: Micah Denney

Micah DenneyGovernment Program ManagerStevens AeroSpace and Defense SystemsAge 38Micah Denney is dedicated to excellence in all arenas. An outstanding technician with exceptional...

2024 AMT Top 40 Under 40: Michael Lineaweaver

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Michael LineaweaverDirector of Maintenance KIT Helicopter OperationsAge 27Michael Lineaweaver obtained his A&P at age 18 and was selected as director of maintenance for a ...

Nattapong Seenea, Deputy maintenance manager, Siam Land Flying Co., Ltd.

2024 AMT Top 40 Under 40: Nattapong Seenea

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...

2024 AMT Top 40 Under 40: Ricardo Rivera

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Ricardo RiveraMX Program Assurance Auditor – Airworthiness Directive (AD) Assurance Southwest AirlinesAge 33Ricardo Rivera is known for asking difficult questions, working...

2024 AMT Top 40 Under 40: Robert Moore

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Robert MooreAircraft Maintenance SupervisorAmerican Airlines at Ronald Reagan Washington National AirportAge 26One person can have a positive impact on many people. Understanding...

Ryan Knupp, Maintenance Shift Supervisor, Wheels Up

2024 AMT Top 40 Under 40: Ryan Knupp

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 ...

Shayne E. Gallo, Sales & Service Manager / Certified P&W PT6 Inspector, USA Borescopes LLC

2024 AMT Top 40 Under 40: Shayne E. Gallo

Shayne E. GalloSales & Service Manager / Certified P&W PT6 InspectorUSA Borescopes LLCAge: 34Shayne E. Gallo boasts over 20 years of experience in the aviation borescope...

2024 AMT Top 40 Under 40: Tirso Guerrero

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Tirso GuerreroDirector of MaintenanceHAECO Americas, Lake City, FloridaAge 39What’s one thing everyone should know about being a director of maintenance? “Being...

Todd Kerentoff, Senior Inspector for Hangar Maintenance. Kalitta Air LLC

2024 AMT Top 40 Under 40: Todd Kerentoff

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...

2024 AMT Top 40 Under 40: Travis Carson

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Travis CarsonAviation Maintenance MechanicUniversity of Oklahoma School of AviationAge 37Travis Carson has been an aircraft technician for the University of Oklahoma School of...

Trever Walker, HPC Rotor Lead Technician, StandardAero

2024 AMT Top 40 Under 40: Trever Walker

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...

Past Years Winners