By DALE FORTON. Dec. 18, 2011: One of the largest air crash disaster verdicts was handed down by a Philadelphia jury, which awarded $11.35 million in compensatory damages to Dr. Robert Marisco Jr. and his fiancee Heather Moran, both of Akron, Ohio, in an action against Winner Aviation Corp. I must first state I am […]
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PAMA Newsletter debuts
By DALE FORTON. First of all I want to thank General Aviation News for offering the Professional Aviation Maintenance Association (PAMA) the opportunity to publish articles that will be of interest to mechanics, as well as some pilots. PAMA is an association for the Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT). We promote professionalism and recognition for the […]
PAMA slates Maintenance Symposium
The Professional Aviation Maintenance Association (PAMA) is holding its National Aviation Maintenance Symposium (NAMS) in the Ann Arbor, Mich., area at Eastern Michigan University Jan. 19-20. The symposium will feature exhibitors, speakers and presenters for aviation maintenance professionals. It will provide the opportunity for professional development, educational training, and networking for managers and those who […]
Education to highlight PAMA symposium
Education and training tracks for aircraft maintenance managers and technicians will be highlighted at the Professional Aviation Maintenance Association (PAMA) 2009 Aviation Maintenance and Management Symposium, slated for March 6-7 at the American Airlines Training and Conference Center in Dallas/Ft. Worth. Topics to be discussed include bearing maintenance, turbochargers and fuel injectors, human factors, aircraft […]
Maintenance certification program gets FAA nod
SAE Institute‘s Aviation Maintenance Fundamentals (AMF) Certification Preparation and Technical Refresher Training Course has been approved by the FAA for inspection authorization renewal and FAA Aviation Maintenance Technician Awards credit. The course is part of the SAE Institute/Professional Aviation Maintenance Association‘s (PAMA) certifications program. It can be tailored to provide up to 24 hours of […]