Luncheon Honors Company's Maintenance Personnel

Banyan Air Service tells ANN the company celebrated its 3rd annual AMT Day on May 22, in honor of their maintenance and avionics technicians. Dave Valenta, Banyan’s director of maintenance and Lou Homsher, Banyan’s quality assurance manager, organized the luncheon event.

"AMT Day is an important day at Banyan because we honor your achievements and safety record," said Banyan CFO Jim Barcel, addressing the group. "As a technician, you have the ability to affect the lives of others. Therefore, safety always has to be in the forefront of your minds. This is a tremendous responsibility and one that each of you has accepted with dedication and professionalism. Thank you for the excellent work and your commitment to safety."

The official day for AMT Day is May 24... but Banyan celebrated early due to the date falling on the weekend. The day originated as a tribute to the first Aircraft Maintenance Technician (AMT), Charles E. Taylor, who built Orville and Wilbur Wright’s engine. However, since 2002, AMT day has grown in scope and recognition with more and more aviation companies acknowledging it.

Located at Ft. Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE), Banyan employs 60 maintenance and avionics technicians and has a total of 150 teammates company-wide. The company's technical departments offer comprehensive aircraft maintenance services, including heavy airframe maintenance and engine maintenance, structural repairs and modifications, avionics installations and support, interior refurbishment, exterior painting, and part sales and distribution.

Banyan’s maintenance facility specializes in King Air, Citation, Pilatus, and Learjet inspections and modifications.

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