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PUMP UP YOUR HANGAR!


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employee development programs but this type training can also be found via non-company sources.” Remember that advancing as an


aircraft technician means more than becoming a better mechanic and learning the other non-technical skills like communication and financing. It means growing professionally as well. We can help our future leaders grow by guiding them and teaching them about positive attitudes and work ethics. We must first start by being a good example. Then we must reach out and help mentor these young workers. “As a manager or technicians, it is


Park more aircraft in your hangar!


The ability to move a wide range of aircraft types becomes an ease with Mototok. Regard- less of the size of the aircraft – Mototok excels in tight situations: Park your aircraft safely, easily and effectively and save space in the process.


COST EFFECTIVE


• Effective utilization of the available space in the hangar – save up to 40% space


• Low personnel and maintenance costs – the operator is a “wing walker” himself


EASY-TO-USE


• Radio remote controlled – approved for airports


• Automatic connection to the aircraft‘s nose wheel with one click – no straps, no winch, no tools required and loads the aircraft in less than 15 seconds – ready to manoeuvre


FLEXIBLE


• ONE MACHINE for all corporate aircraft with single or double nose wheel


• Connect the aircraft from the front or rear Innovative electric driven tugs


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important that we take the time to mentor the next generation of aviation professionals,” says Steve King. “This requires a commitment of time to visit schools or stop to talk to that new mechanic working at the FBO or other shop on ourairport.” Patrick Delahoussaye, president of Pioneer Aviation Management, shares his thoughts on why he has spent time mentoring young aircraft mechanics. “After spending more than 5 ½ decades in aviation, I always knew that there was something I could do to give back to an industry that has treated me and my family so well,” he says. “So I decided to mentor young upcoming students in the business. Now that I look back, after having mentored four students in my career, I feel my goal has been met.” Delahoussaye continues. “So what does it take to be a mentor? It takes the same level of interest, commitment and confidence in your own abilities that it takes to mentor of a student. It also requires that you be sincerely interested in someone else’s growth. You won’t win any awards, but you will have the satisfaction of having done an important job. After all, the young faces we see today are the faces of the workforce and customers of tomorrow. I have always kept my door open to anyone that wanted to discuss mentorship.” We asked James King, a maintenance manager who Delahoussaye personally mentored a few years ago, how he feels


about the importance of mentoring. “With the assistance of an industry


mentor, establishing professional goals is paramount when striving to succeed in our industry,” he says. “I was personally afforded the opportunity to be mentored by an well-connected and well-liked industry leader. Having been included in discussions and conversing with a much higher tier of leadership allowed me to strategize as to how I would like my career to transpire. I would not be in my current role as a manager of maintenance for a fortune 500 flight department without the instruction and guidance from him.” “Mentorship is an intangible asset which is a very critical aspect of our industry for the benefit of younger and less experienced maintenance technicians,” King continues. “This unsolicited and expert guidance aides and promotes the retention of an exceptionally skilled workforce rather than increasing the loss of less experienced individuals to other industries which entice workers at the junior level with better pay and incentives. Securing our younger workforce and grooming through such mentorship will help grow both the numbers and competencies of our future maintenance managers.” Chad Doehring, airframe manager for Duncan Aviation, leaves us with some closing thoughts on what we can do to prepare our future maintenance managers. “Know your team members,” he says. “Know what interests them and what their limits are. Use this knowledge to help motivate them to excel.


“Understand your business segment,


from the technical end of the aircraft to project management, to monthly budget processing,” Doehring continues. “Pay attention to the soft skills of leadership. Listen more then you speak, lead by example and be a true servant leader. Most of all, have fun and appreciate the impact you can have in your employees’ and customers’ lives!”


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