Future AMT Conference

FAA, Education and Aviation Industry

Welcome to the Future of the AMT Conference page hosted by Aviation Institute of Maintenance in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Updated information pertaining to the Conference can be found on this page for your convenience. However, please feel free to email or call me at (757) 490-3151 should you have any questions.

On behalf of the Aviation Institute of Maintenance and the Aviation Community, I want to express my appreciation to everyone for their participation in this conference. A special “thank you” goes out to the various team members within the FAA for working with industry and education on this critical issue. By identifying areas that can be improved upon; together, we can make the career choice for the AMT more appealing, while the flying experience is both safer and more enjoyable. An additional expression of gratitude is owed to Pittsburg Institute of Aeronautics (PIA) and Embry Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) for hosting the first two sessions of “The Future of the AMT”. Without their participation and support, we would remain as we are today, but I believe we are on the cusp of change and the future for the aviation industry and the AMT is looking brighter.

Please take time to visit the links to our sponsors to learn more about them and be sure to take time to acknowledge their sponsorship.


Dates, Venue and Agenda

Conference Dates:
November 29- December 1st

Location:
Hilton Hotel at Virginia Beach
3001 Atlantic Avenue,
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451
Tel: +1-757-213-3001
Fax: +1-757-213-3019

Agenda:
Wednesday November 29, 2006
• 3:00 - 5:00 P.M. Trip to the Fighter Factory at the Virginia Beach Airport:

Be prepared to take a step back in time. At the Virginia Beach Airport, you will see several WWII era vintage aircraft. Weather permitting; we plan to fly some aircraft and some “lucky person” may be able to experience the thrill of flying - and that lucky person may be you! The airport will be open for visitors from 3:00 to 7:00 P.M. for your viewing pleasure.

• 5:00 - 7:00 P.M. Social hour with heavy hors d' oeuvres and beverages

Thursday November 30, 2006
• 7:30 a.m. Registration and Breakfast - Peacock Foyer

* CO-SPONSORS -

• 8:00 a.m. Welcome and Review of Summit Agenda – Phil Randall
• 8:15 a.m. Special Welcome from our Conference Host – Mr. Gerald Yagen
• 8:40 a.m. A Message from Jim Ballough
• 9:10 a.m. Project "Lead the Way" - Pam Newberry
• 10:10 a.m. Break - Peacock Foyer

* SPONSOR -

• 10:30 a.m. Outreach Committee Plan (What is needed to make it work?) - Ken Cook
• 11:00 Report on Combined School’s and Industry Plan – Dr. James Mader / Stan Mackiewicz
• 12:30 p.m. – Lunch - Peacock Ballroom Salon C

* CO-SPONSORS -

• 1:15 p.m. Boot Strap Program - Eli Cotti
• 2:00 p.m. Discussion of “The Plan” Panel Members – Edward L. Hall, Jim Ballough, Dr. Mader, Stan Mackiewicz, Ferrin Moore
• 3:00 p.m. Break - Peacock Foyer

* SPONSOR -

• 3:30 p.m. Continuation of Discussion or Committee Breakout Session
• 5:00 p.m. Adjourn for the Evening

Friday December 1, 2006
 • 7:15 Breakfast - Peacock Ballroom Salon B

* SPONSOR -

• 8:00 a.m. A Review of Previous Day Discussion of “The Plan” - Dr. Jim Mader
• 9:00 a.m. Potential Web-Delivered Experiences for Future AMT’s - Creative Street Media Group
• 10:00 a.m. Break - Peacock Foyer

* SPONSOR -

• 10:20 a.m. The Wathen Foundation, Education of Our Youth - Arthur Peterson
• 11:20 a.m. Summit Wrap-up and Discussion on Our Next Steps - Phil Randall
• Noon – Summit Adjourns

We look forward to seeing everyone in Virginia Beach!

Sincerely,
Aviation Institute of Maintenance
La Vern Phillips, National Director
Aviation Institute of Maintenance

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