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    Bergstrom Aircraft, Inc.
    Ian W. Goben, Shop Maintenance Manager, Bergstrom Aircraft, Inc.
    Joe Petrie
    Aug. 20, 2024
    Ian W. GobenMaintenance Shop Manager Bergstrom Aircraft, Inc. Age 32Ian Goben has chosen to excel in all aspects of general aviation by earning his pilot certificate, airframe...
    Daniel A. Brown, Director of Maintenance for Plane Care LLC
    Daniel A. Brown, Director of Maintenance for Plane Care LLC
    Joe Petrie
    Aug. 20, 2024
    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...
    Ryan Knupp, Maintenance Shift Supervisor, Wheels Up
    Ryan Knupp, Maintenance Shift Supervisor, Wheels Up
    Joe Petrie
    Aug. 20, 2024
    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 ...
    Todd Kerentoff, Senior Inspector for Hangar Maintenance. Kalitta Air LLC
    Todd Kerentoff, Senior Inspector for Hangar Maintenance. Kalitta Air LLC
    Aug. 20, 2024
    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...
    Banyan Air Service
    Christian Rivera, Avionics Technician, Banyan Air Service
    Joe Petrie
    Aug. 20, 2024
    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...

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