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COVER STORY

" When I got into the business, there were
at least three times as many professionals
involved, but budgets have pared this down
to a point where there are too few truly knowledgeable people, " he says.
However, Gammon points out that being
involved with the American Society for
Testing and Materials (ASTM) has proved
beneficial as he explains the organization is
filled with experts with knowledge on various
aspects of fuel handling.

Focus on Safety
According to Gammon, all the people in
fuel handling share one thing - they are not
appreciated.
" The industry is seen as a necessary, smelly
evil. The single greatest expense to an airline
is fuel, " Gammon says.
" It should be recognized that fuel handlers
are the only element of flight safety that is
unregulated by the FAA - and yet they have
the best record, " he continues.

The fueling industry's attention detail must
be sharply focused to avoid catastrophe.
" Our jet fuel is so clean and pure that is
amazing that we are all able to do this, every
day, all around the world, and do it so well
that the FAA chooses not to regulate us, " he
says. " They have no need to. Our record proves
our worth.
" This is an industry that is invisible, unless
something goes wrong, " Gammon continues.
" I place a lot of the credit with my teacher,
my mentor, my dad - and all the others who
share the responsibility to 'keep 'em flying.' "
Gammon says he has had the pleasure
of working with hundreds of people, both
military and commercial, at various organizations including the ASTM, Coordinating
Research Council (CRC), SAE International,
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA),
NATA, Energy Institute (EI), Joint Inspection
Group (JIG), National Petroleum Management
Association (NPMA) and the International Air
Transport Association (IATA). While his work

has been recognized by awards from both
the ASTM and NPMA, Gammon applauds
the many others working in the industry for
working to achieve flight safety.
" I am proud to say that our industry has
many true professionals. I am proud to work
with so many people who disregard company
rivalries and politics to keep air travel safe, "
he says.
" I also owe a lot to our employees and to my
wife, Wanda, who runs a significant portion of
our company and has tolerated all my traveling
over the past 47 years, " Gammon says, adding
he has no plans to retire yet.
" Receiving this award is to be recognized as
a member of an unheralded fraternity of men
and women around the world dedicated to
flight safety. People from every race, religion,
nationality and from the youngest beginner
to those long gone who took the time to teach
me and so many others. I accept this award in
their honor and I am proud to be considered
one of that group of professionals. "

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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of May_2021

Business Buzz
Industry Expert Column
PrimeFlight Aviation Services: 2021 Product Leader of the Year
Brian Bourbeau: 2021 Team Leader of the Year
Jim Gammon: 2021 Lifetime Achievement
Working Towards the Return
How Africa’s Handlers are Mitigating Security Risks
Hard-Headed Power
Product Hangar
Editor’s Note
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May_2021 - 3
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May_2021 - 5
May_2021 - Business Buzz
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May_2021 - Industry Expert Column
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May_2021 - PrimeFlight Aviation Services: 2021 Product Leader of the Year
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May_2021 - Brian Bourbeau: 2021 Team Leader of the Year
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May_2021 - 18
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May_2021 - Jim Gammon: 2021 Lifetime Achievement
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May_2021 - Working Towards the Return
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May_2021 - How Africa’s Handlers are Mitigating Security Risks
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May_2021 - Hard-Headed Power
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May_2021 - Product Hangar
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