Maintenance Technical Reward and Career Scholarship (TRACS) PRESENTED BY: Steve King & Jim Huntoon Maintenance Management Conference Portland, OR May 5 7, 2015
Mission Statement The Committee is dedicated to promoting technical education and professional development as a means for business aviation maintenance technicians to enhance their career 2
NBAA Maintenance TRACS History In less than 10 years the program has provided over 310 courses and provided a path for many talented technicians to join us in business aviation. In addition, to providing growth opportunities for many current technicians. 2005 Founded First Press Release 2006 - First courses awarded 10 sponsors 17 courses Today - 2015 21 sponsors (courses only) 43 courses 3
NBAA Maintenance TRACS 2015 127 applications (63% increase) 42 courses awarded (Retail $418,000) 16 schools 5 travel request to date 2014-14 request = $18,535 4
WA OR NV CA UT ID AZ NM MT WY CO SD ND KS NE OK TX IA MN AR WI MO AL LA IL TN IN MS MI FL KY GA SC OH NC VT NY ME PA WV VA CT DE MD 171 APPROVED MAINTENACE SCHOOLS MA NH NJ
TRACS Momentum Adjusted TRACS application language for international students Increased program communication Many of our recipients are now working in Business Aviation Multiple internship opportunities as a result of TRACS presentation at last year 6
TRACS Communication Social Media Dedicated NBAA TRACS LinkedIn Site launched Jan. 10, 2015 (James Sullivan, Reginald Mittelsdorf) Twitter launched Jan. 10, 2015 (James Sullivan) NBAAvideo @NBAATRACS NBAA NBAA TRACS 7
The Future is in OUR HANDS CAN YOU FIND QUALITY TECHNICIANS? New technicians are needed in the Business Aviation industry. TRACS 42 Technicians going through training every year. 1/3 of the TRACS Scholarships are looking for Opportunity in the year they complete their training. HELP THESE STUDENTS FIND QUALITY TECHNICIAN POSITIONS 8
NBAA TRACS LinkedIn Web Site-What does Success Look Like James Sullivan James Sullivan is a Product Support Technical Advisor at Williams International As a TRACS Scholar who went on to work for an OEM and donor, I feel truly blessed by he success of this program. Many thanks to all who make this terrific program possible! GO TRACS! Cole Williams Technician at Gulfstream Aerospace The NBAA has been invaluable in giving me the tools to set me apart when beginning my career in aviation. The NBAA TRACS scholarships awarded me top notch training at a critical point in my career. I was able to attend several of the NBAA maintenance conferences which allowed me to network with accomplished business aviation professionals. All the staff and members that are involved in the NBAA gave me advice and support which allowed me to achieve my goals in the aviation industry. I am grateful for my relationship with this organization. Reggie Mittlesdorf Certification Engineer at Dassault Aircraft Services When I was a student at ERAU still trying to keep up with the day to day demands of classes, it was difficult to get on the professional networking and connection building path. Thanks to the TRACS scholarship, I not only learned so much from the award course, but more importantly also started to make meaningful professional relationships. Thanks to Jim Huntoon's mentorship and introductions I was able to find a job with Dassault Aircraft Services, and am thrilled to be a part of business aviation. It all started with a simple scholarship application! Casey Rodriguez Avionics Technician at Dassault Aircraft Services - Reno All I can say is that the TRACS scholarship has definitely helped me in my professional career. I received a scholarship last year and having the opportunity to attend a great course with Williams International and gain valuable experience from it. I now have a job with Dassault Aircraft Services straight out of school. Thank you for everything and I hope the program continues to help many young technicians like myself. James (Jay) King Senior Aircraft Maintenance Manager at Oshkosh Corporation NBAA Maintenance TRACS is a remarkable opportunity which is actively shaping the future of our industry. The recipients of this outstanding achievement go on to be the leaders of their respective segments within business aviation maintenance. I would encourage any individual seeking career advancement to consider applying for this scholarship. Recipients who are awarded such training opportunities as TRACS are recognized for their increased marketability and versatility when searching for employment and promotion 9
Supporting our troops Reprinted with permission from Lift magazine. Photo by DGMassey Photography From the 171 part 147 Schools to our Men & Women of the Military, these are the people you are supporting. 20% of our Awards go to Prior Military Service Men & Women 10
2014 MMC Scholarship Recipients 11
2014 NBAA-TRACS with Dassault Leadership 12
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Students 13
TRACS 2015 Recipients Dominck Albanese Williams In tl. FJ44 Line Maintenance Course Jeancarlo Colon GE Aviation CF34 Turbofan Line Maintenance Course Joshua Jones Bombardier Challenger 604/605 Maintenance Initial Course Mark McGill AeroTechna Solutions MSG-3 Course Calvin Pereira CAE Simuflite Falcon 50/50EX Maintenance Initial Course Travis Tompkins Textron Aviation Citation CE560XL Maintenance Initial Course ERAU TRACS 2015 Recipients (21 Awards) 14
TRACS - 21 Sponsors
Steve Stodolski Pratt and Whitney Aircraft Company in 1968 Received his A&P in 1974 Combs Gates, and then AMR Combs spanning from 1974 to 1994 Director of Maintenance for Hubbell Corporation 1994 Committees and Advisory Boards including: Beech/Mitsubishi IAI Gallaxy Gulfstream Astra 1125 Bombardier CL-300, and Chairman of the Bombardier ISC/MSG 3 committee Founding member of the NBAA Maintenance Committee FAA s Eastern Region Maintenance Technician of the Year for 2008 and 2009 16
Peter Stodolski A& P School and was a TRACS Scholarship recipient - Bombardier Global initial course - 2007 Authorized Inspector Certificate - promoted to an Expert level Technician in early 2013 NBAA Maintenance Committee member - June 2013 Falcon 2000 Operator Advisory Board October 2013 Master Technician Award for the Falcon 2000 EX/LX December 2013 Master Technician Award for Aviation Maintenance Management June 2014 17
Peter Stodolski Master Technician Award for Avionics including AET Certification - March 2015. Per his DOM Jim Lichlyter Pete s professional accomplishments are complimented by his integrity, consistent positive attitude, a healthy sense of personal responsibility for the aircraft entrusted to his care and a willingness to always be the first one in and the last one to leave. 18
TRACS Annual Golf Outing May 4th 1:45 shotgun start. Ranked as the "#1 best course to hold a golf tournament or corporate event in Oregon" and as the "#2 public golf course in Oregon" (only behind Bandon Dunes) by the Portland Business Journal 19
RED SOLO CUP CHALLENGE 20
Sling Shot Hole 21
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Your TRACS TEAM Steve King Jim Huntoon Marlin Priest Lee Brewster Pat Delahoussaye John Salame Doug Gordon Ian Young Greg Hamelink Bob Gould steve.king@coxinc.com jhuntoon@aircell.com marlin@pioneeraviationmanagement.com lee@ncatt.org patrickdelahoussaye@comcast.net John@hangarmgt.com doug@pittcoaviation.com iyoung2@ejmjets.com greg.hamelink@stryker.com weststarne@earthlink.net 23