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IS YOUR AVIATION TRAINING HEADING IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION? We are the Coastal Empire Chapter of PAMA. We offer seven to eight, one to two-hour technical training classes each year that qualify under FAR 65.93(a)(4) for Inspection Authorization Renewal and the FAA's Aviation Maintenance Technicians Awards Program. We also offer our Annual Eight-Hour Trade Show and Maintenance Seminar in March. We generally meet the third Tuesday of each meeting month at the Mighty 8th Air Force Museum at 5:00 pm which is after work for many and on the way home. We offer a lite dinner and refreshments and a chance to network with other aviation professionals. We can get your training heading in the right direction. Contact any officer listed below for details. |
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CHAPTER OFFICERS
Featured Aviation Industry Links
President:
Mark Wishart
Sr. Vice President:
Jerry Fish
Vice President:
Clay Townsend
Treasurer:
Daniel Bradl
Secretary:
Sherry Bradl
Web Site:
Willie Wright
Advisors:
Ken Odermatt
Billy Cates
Roger Livingston
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PAMA'S MISSION STATEMENT
To Enhance Professionalism and Recognition of the Aviation Maintenance Technician through Communications, Education, Representation, and Support- for Continuous Improvement in Aviation Safety
The next chapter meeting will be August 19, 2008 at the Mighty 8th Air Force Museum. Details will follow later. Thank you for visiting our website.
National Aviation Maintenance Technician Day One Step Closer to Reality
WASHINGTON, May 22, 2008 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --
Although it has long been recognized by those in the aviation maintenance industry, National Aviation Maintenance Technician Day is one step closer to being official after the U.S. House of Representative voted to support its establishment.
Under H. Res. 444, each May 24 will celebrate, honor and recognize the achievements of the Wright brothers’ first flight mechanic, Charles E. Taylor, and all certified aviation maintenance professionals who work tirelessly to ensure safety in the skies through passion and professionalism.
The resolution has the backing and support of the Professional Aviation Maintenance Association (PAMA).
“This is a great milestone for all aviation maintenance professionals,” Clark Gordon, PAMA Chairman, said. “It is an honor to know our Congressional House of Representatives recognizes our professionalism, hard work, unique skills and dedication to continued education so that others can rest assured they fly in safety with the best maintained aircraft in the world.”
Next, H. Res. 444 will be introduced to the U.S. Senate for review and possible vote and, if approved, will go to the President for signature.
PAMA solicits the aviation community’s continued support for National Aviation Maintenance Technician Day and requests everyone continue contacting their respective senators in Congress. “We are on the path to passing this resolution,” Gordon said. “PAMA will continue to lead the charge with the support of other organizations to lobby for the recognition of National Aviation Maintenance Technician Day nationwide with the passage of this bill in the Senate."
LOCAL
1. Seven or eight, one to two-hour Technical Training Presentations each year.
2. Convenient location for local meetings at the 8th Air Force Museum in Pooler, Georgia at Interstate 95 and Exit 102.
3. Before each meeting a lite dinner and snacks are provided.
4. Training Certificates, that qualify under FAR 65.93(a)(4) for Inspection Authorization Renewal and the FAA's Aviation Maintenance Technicians Awards Program, are given out at each meeting.
5. A chance to win Door Prizes at each meeting.
6. Annual (8) Hour Trade Show and Inspection Authorization Maintenance Seminar.
7. Get your Authorizations to test for Airframe & Powerplant Certificates from FAA Inspectors that attend many meetings.
PAMA/SAE Institute is developing a wide range of aviation maintenance and production certifications that cover a broad spectrum of career paths and provides a comprehensive career infrastructure within our profession. PAMA/SAE Institute certifications validate technical knowledge and skills and build upon FAA-established minimum standards of safety.
In job skills where no FAA certification standard exists, PAMA/SAE Institute establishes industry driven consensus standards for basic and advanced skills and specialties.
PAMA/SAE Institute certifications quantify knowledge at many levels of the aviation maintenance industry -- from essential core competencies for both FAA certificated and non-certificated technicians through highly skilled professional specialties. PAMA/SAE Institute certification is not to be confused with FAA Certification. Only the FAA can provide an individual with the authority to approve an aircraft for return to service following maintenance.
CERTIFICATIONS INCLUDE:
Aviation Maintenance Specialists (AMS):
Proven Core Technical Knowledge
This core certification enables non-FAA certificated technicians and interested non-maintenance aviation personnel to show proficiency in an critical body of knowledge. They distinguish themselves by demonstrating in-depth knowledge of a broad range of essential skills. Technical workers considering the pursuit of an aviation maintenance career, as well as all members of the aviation community, will be able to identify specific areas of expertise without first committing to the full FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certification. Once certified, the Aviation Maintenence Specialist-Technician will have a transportable credential recognized througout the industry. In addition, the AMS-T will also have the option of following a training path that leads to FAA certification or to further specialization.
Aviation Maintenance Engineer (AME):
Proven Advanced Technical Knowledge
This certification validates core knowledge for FAA certificated Airframe and Powerplant Mechanics. The Aviation Maintenance Engineer credential establishes the same AMS-T baseline knowledge, and recognizes their authority and privileges as equal with AMEs throughout the global airworthiness community. Further advancement quantifies individual excellence and ability on various aviation segments and aircraft platforms.
ABOUT THE TEST:
The PAMA/SAE Institute certification program is offered at a wide variety of Kryterion HOST Testing Centers in the Kryterion network throughout the country. Study guides, handbooks, and online practice tests are available now.
August 22-23, 2008
Century 2 Convention Center
Wichita, Kansas, USA
PAMA’s new Regional Airworthiness Symposium is designed to provide the industry with a series of “closer to home” events that make training and networking available to more technicians and managers, requiring less travel and less time away from the job. This Symposium, with accompanying tradeshow, will feature education tracks to meet the needs of both aviation maintenance technicians and the industry’s management personnel. Friday’s schedule will include panels, presentations and discussions on important issues facing the industry's management. Saturday will be dedicated to maintenance technicians and will feature a wide variety of IA Renewal approved courses. Networking and career enhancement opportunities will be available for both technicians and management during each two-day event. Table top exhibits and sponsoring opportunities will be featured.
More information can be obtained by visiting WWW.PAMA.ORG or call 866-865-PAMA to register.
PAST EVENTS
Monthly Meeting: Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Subject: Introduction to “Light Sport Aircraft”
Speaker: Mr. John Degonia, Marketing Sales Director, AMD Aircraft in Eastman, Georgia
Monthly Meeting: Tuesday April 15, 2008
Subject # 1: TSA Savannah Airport Security Updates
Subject # 2: Civil Air Patrol Regional Updates
Speaker: Amy Komack, Assistant Security Director
Speaker: Local Operations Manager
