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E D I T O R ' S TA K E OF F
You're the
Inspiration
By Jennifer Wilberschied,
Editor
" There is so much at stake, purely from a
safety standpoint, every time an aircraft
lifts off the ground, and yet 99 percent
of the general public takes it for granted.
That in itself is a testament to the quality of the professionals
that keep everything working smoothly. To be
able to service this industry with a product that makes
the job easier for the engineers and technicians on the
frontlines is just incredibly rewarding to me, " explained
Zack Wessels, senior sales consultant at ViewTech
Borescopes and one of the 2021 AMT 40 Under 40 Award
winners.
To hear how the next generation of aviation professionals
view this industry and the dedication they have for their craft is nothing but
inspiring. If I could attach an audio file to this column, it would be Chicago's 1980s
hit, " You're the Inspiration. " A love song it may be, but when many of this year's
winners spoke about their careers and the people who mentored and influenced
them, love is what drove them to where they are today.
Many of this year's winners did not know they had been nominated and felt
uncomfortable being recognized. But they do deserve the recognition and can
take pride in knowing they go above and beyond the expected or baseline effort.
Some winners knew from the first time they saw an airliner woosh overhead.
Others fell in love with flight stories from their fathers or grandfathers. Some took
a very practical approach to finding their career path and fell in love with the work
as they learned like David Ramirez, apprentice, maintenance II at Duncan Aviation.
" I never had a mentor, just the desire to better myself and find a career where I
could grow as a person but also a mechanic, something my kids and family could
be proud of, " he explained.
" I wanted to do something more hands-on. My love for aviation and my mechanical
engineering background both kind of dovetailed together and aviation maintenance
just kind of became the perfect fit, " noted Stephen Snyder, aircraft mechanic,
state of Utah Division of Aeronautics.
Hearing awardees talk about their careers and goals is rewarding in itself. It
feels so good to know the people taking care of the aircraft we ride do so with such
integrity and with safety always top of mind.
" I continually strive to reach common goals and maintain a mindset centered
around doing my personal best - with heavy emphasis towards providing a safe
and reliable aircraft, so when called upon, myself and my fellow teammates can
help when and where needed, " mentioned Lucas Oyen, base AMT, Metro Aviation/
UW Med Flight.
" I love working with my hands and solving aircraft issues. It is an interesting
field that requires a high degree of technical savvy and for that matter comes with
a great deal of responsibility. There is always something new to learn as one grows
as an aircraft maintenance technician, which keeps it interesting, " explained TSgt.
Jacob Haines, aircraft maintenance air advisor, U.S. Air Force.
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of October_2021

You’re the Inspiration
40 Under 40
Mitigating Risks with the Right Safety Management System
Taking Stock of the Supply Chain
Customer Satisfaction Above All Else
Technological Transformation
Advertiser’s Index
What We Can Learn
Being a Professional AMT Means Knowing Your Tools
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October_2021 - You’re the Inspiration
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October_2021 - 40 Under 40
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October_2021 - Taking Stock of the Supply Chain
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October_2021 - Customer Satisfaction Above All Else
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October_2021 - Technological Transformation
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October_2021 - Advertiser’s Index
October_2021 - What We Can Learn
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October_2021 - Being a Professional AMT Means Knowing Your Tools
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