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Vector Aerospace Awarded Multiple Recertification by Sikorsky Aircraft for Overhaul and Repair of S-61 and S-76 Helicopters and Maintenance for S-76 Helicopters
Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services Inc., a global inde- pendent MRO provider, has recently been re-certified as a Sikorsky authorized S-76 and S-61 overhaul and repair center, and as a Sikorsky-authorized customer support center for the Sikorsky S-76 helicopter. With the re-certification, Vector Aerospace Helicopter
Services Inc. will continue to provide operators of Sikorsky helicopters with scheduled maintenance for the S-76 aircraft and repair, major overhaul and testing of certain components of the S-76 and S-61 aircraft. Vector and its predecessors have extensive experience with Sikorsky Aircraft and its products that spans more than 50 years. “HSNA has made significant investments over the years to our test facilities, inventory, tooling and training to provide superior levels of service for Sikorsky aircraft,” says Paul Cock- ell, president of Helicopter Services North America. “It is a pleasure to continue this well-established working relationship with Sikorsky. We look forward to many more years overhaul- ing, maintaining and repairing S-76 and S-61 aircraft.” “We welcome the opportunity to strengthen our relation- ship with a quality aviation specialist like Vector Aerospace. This re-certification is pivotal for enhancing our support ca- pabilities in the region,” says Steve Bohlman, director of global service and support for Sikorsky Aerospace Services.
Nancy Barber Named Part 145 Administrator for Helicopter Specialties Inc.
Helicopter Specialties Inc. (HSI) of Janesville, WI, has named Nancy Barber as FAA Part 145 administrator. Barber previously served as an administrative assistant at HSI for two years. Part 145 of the Federal Aviation Regulations refers to the
rules governing FAA-certified repair stations. Barber also worked in the regulatory environment for a large helicopter fleet operator and brings her broad experience to her new position at HSI.
For more information, visit
www.helicopterspecialties.net.
AWAM Announces Availability of Aircraft Maintenance Technician Scholarships
In 2013, the Association for Women in Aviation Maintenance (AWAM) reached a major milestone by awarding more than $120,000 in industry-leading scholarships. Winning a scholar- ship gives that once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to shake hands with recruiters and hiring managers of some of the most sought-after jobs in aviation. AWAM scholarships provide an opportunity to learn new methods, develop additional skills, get funds to upgrade the all-important tool box and embrace the exciting opportunities the field of aviation maintenance
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offers. Scholarships will be awarded on March 8 at the AWAM scholarship breakfast during the 2014 Women in Aviation (WAI) conference in Orlando. The application deadline is December 1, 2013. Scholarships are for students and working professionals alike. Although AWAM membership is a must, there are no gender restrictions unless otherwise stated in the requirements. (For more information, visit
www.awam.org/Scholarships.aspx.) AWAM formed for the purpose of championing women’s
professional growth and enrichment in the aviation mainte- nance fields by providing opportunities for sharing informa- tion and networking, education, fostering a sense of commu- nity and increasing public awareness of women in the industry. AWAM assists students with career counseling and all-around support for working in a nontraditional field. AWAM also assists the seasoned mechanic to advance in their profession by offering industry-specific training courses through scholar- ships. Many Fortune 500 aviation companies gain top-notch employees through AWAM. AWAM is a non-profit organiza- tion and an industry leader in supporting diversity.
For additional information about AWAM, sponsors, scholarships, programs and individual success stories, contact Anna Romer, scholar- ship chair at (952) 687-1252; Andrew Csondor, co-chair at (517) 712-9818; or Lynette Ashland, president, at (912) 247-2908.
Alpine Aerotech LP Announces the Acquisition of Canadian Heli Structures Ltd. (CHS) in Abbotsford, British Columbia
Alpine Aerotech LP announces that it has completed the pur- chase of the assets and operations of Canadian Heli Structures Ltd. (CHS) in Abbotsford, BC, Canada. Alpine Aerotech will operate the CHS business, with the same experienced and qualified CHS people, in its new Abbotsford airport loca- tion, but as a division under the Alpine Aerotech name. CHS president Mike Duck will continue with Alpine Aerotech in a business development role, to help ensure the value, respon- siveness and entrepreneurship that customers have come to expect, continues and grows. “This acquisition is part of Alpine Aerotech’s strategic
growth plans, and gives us a major presence in the greater Vancouver region, a key center of excellence for aviation and helicopter MRO”, says Alpine Aerotech president Jim Camp- bell. “Alpine Aerotech plans to maintain and grow both its Kelowna and Abbotsford facilities, and to fully utilize the best practices from each business location to ensure we continue to provide value, quality and service to all of our customers.” CHS, a Canadian company founded in 1996, is a Bell Helicopter-approved customer service facility (CSF) operat- ing out of 30,000-square-foot MRO facility at the Abbotsford International Airport. CHS specializes in the support of Bell’s light and medium helicopter fleet, including major structural repair with Bell-approved airframe and tail boom fixtures, dynamic component overhaul, avionics installation and repair, aircraft rewiring, composite repair, aircraft painting and refin- ishing and parts sales.
For more information, visit
www.alpineaerotech.com.
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