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inoperative equipment,” says AviationManuals CEO, Mark Baier. “This complimentary MEL guide helps flight departments understand where and when an MEL is required, and why they should consider getting one.”
The MEL Guide describes: differences between a master
minimum equipment list (MMEL) for aircraft types and a custom MEL for an operation’s actual aircraft requirements for operators based on state of registry and area of operation value of a nonessential equipment
and furnishings (NEF) program. The new AviationManuals MEL Guide can be found at https://
aviationmanuals.com/get-your-mel- guide/.
For more information on AviationManuals, visit
www.aviationmanuals.com.
AVIATION INSTITUTE OF MAINTENANCE AND FULCRUM LABS AWARDED ATD EXCELLENCE IN PRACTICE
AWARD Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM), a family of aviation maintenance schools, and its partner, Fulcrum Labs, a leader in AI-powered adaptive learning technology, analytics and training outcomes, have been awarded the prestigious 2019 Excellence in Practice Award from the Association for Talent Development (ATD), the world’s largest association dedicated to those who develop talent in organizations. The award recognizes exemplary practices in workplace learning and talent development that deliver sustained, clear and measurable results. Since 2017, AIM and Fulcrum Labs
have collaborated to prepare learners nationwide to pass critical FAA- certification exams. By leveraging Fulcrum’s innovative Adaptive 3.0
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learning platform within its FAA- certification prep course, AIM has increased program graduates, encouraged higher exam-participation rates, and achieved a transformative improvement of more than 46 percent in FAA-certification exams. AIM indicates that these outcomes have empowered the company — already a leader in its field — to set the ambitious goal of producing 20 percent of all FAA-certified aviation mechanics for the industry by 2021, thus helping the aviation industry move toward unprecedented certification rates and reducing a persistent and critical skills gap. “The demand for skilled technicians in aviation, manufacturing, welding, energy and other industries is outpacing the number of people entering these career fields,” says Dr. Joel English, executive vice president of AIM. “With partners like Fulcrum Labs, we’re flipping that paradigm and giving more students the skills and — maybe more importantly — the confidence to fill these lucrative technical career opportunities.” For students studying to receive
their FAA certification in aviation mechanics, the two partners have a clear record of success. For example, AIM has: • Consistently improved pass rates to more than 95 percent
• Increased the number of graduates sitting for the FAA exams by 25 percent, meaning more students feel confident enough in their knowledge and abilities to take the certifications
• Placed 72 percent of graduates in aviation maintenance positions upon certification, with some of AIM’s campuses being as high as 81 percent placement. “Our mission is to turn students into learners, and turn learners into confident subject-matter masters who have the skills and confidence to go
out and apply what they’ve learned to improve their careers, and ultimately, their lives,” says Patrick Weir, CEO of Fulcrum Labs. “ATD’s recognition of this collaborative partnership and our technology’s role in helping AIM and its students achieve their goals is further validation of the transformational success we’ve achieved together.” For more about ATD’s Excellence in Practice Awards, visit:
www.td.org/ awards/atd-excellence-in-practice-awards.
AVAIR CELEBRATES 20TH
ANNIVERSARY IN MAY AvAir, an inventory solutions provider for the aviation aftermarket, celebrates its 20th anniversary this May. Since its inception, the company, based in Chandler, AZ, has expanded globally and services more than 2,400 customers in 118 countries. “As the first AvAir employee hired when it was founded in 2000, it’s been amazing to watch the company expand across the world,” says Mike Bianco, CEO of AvAir. “We look forward to continuing to grow our team and clientele in 2020 and years to come.” Prior to leading a company
buy-out and becoming CEO in Feb. 2019, Bianco began at AvAir working in the warehouse, shipping and receiving parts. During his time with the company he has held many positions including director of sales, vice president and president. Bianco’s experience over the last 20 years at AvAir give him a unique perspective to understand the inner workings of his company, as well as the industry, and how to prepare for times of uncertainty. Within his first year as CEO, Bianco has grown AvAir revenue organically by 34% and has acquisitions planned for the near future. AvAir has been recognized in Inc.
5000’s America’s Fasting-Growing Private Companies in 2014 and 2019,
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