Mechanics And Avionics Technicians Prepare To Compete
The Great Lakes International
Aviation Conference, announced today that the Professional Aviation
Maintenance Association (PAMA) will hold their regional Aviation
Maintenance Olympics at the Great Lakes Aviation Conference. The
conference will be held January 20th thru 22nd in Lansing,
Michigan.Aviation mechanics and avionics technicians will showcase
their skills and professionalism in both individual and team
competitions.
“The PAMA Aviation Maintenance Olympics are one of the
highlights of the Great Lakes Aviation Conference which includes
over 40 breakout sessions for AMTs, 80+ Exhibitors, and two days of
IA Renewal training available on Friday and Saturday.
Top mechanics and technicians will compete in three events
including: FARS AD and data research, hardware identification, and
safety wiring. Judging is based on safety, accuracy, workmanship,
speed, and professional appearance. Individuals will compete to
qualify as the Great Lakes Tech-n-Athlete of the Year. Winners
receive prizes from our Olympic sponsors and First place receives a
trip to Las Vegas to compete in the National PAMA Olympics in
March. This prize includes airfare, hotel, and entry fees to PAMA
events at the AS3 (Aviation Suppliers Super Show).
The planning committee for the Great Lakes International
Aviation Conference, in conjunction with some of the nation's
preeminent maintenance organizations, has strived to offer the most
comprehensive, instructional, interesting, and fun maintenance
event of its kind. The Professional Aviation Maintenance
Association (PAMA) has recognized the GLIAC as one of two PAMA
sanctioned regional events.
Our IA Renewal Program is unlike any other. We offer eight hours
of training on both Friday and Saturday of the conference. What is
unique about the GLIAC is that we offer four or five different
topics in each of the eight sessions. This allows you to choose the
topics that interest you, and those that best suit your needs or
desires.
Every IA, A&P, Director of Maintenance, Parts Manager, and
Parts Purchaser should attend this event, even if an IA renewal is
not necessary. In fact, a large segment of our attendees are those
professionals who do not need to have their IA renewed, but want to
learn the latest techniques and tips to solve the problems that
they face day to day. Whether you are a maintenance technician
running your own shop at a small airport, or part of a large
maintenance department, you will find relevant topics at the
GLIAC.