2012 AMT Day Celebrations

by Barb Zuehlke
Created: July 17, 2012

May 24 is a day set aside to honor Charles Taylor and those that have come after, making the world's aircraft safe to fly. Here are some of the celebrations that took place this year.

Attendees at the AMT day celebration at San Joaquin Valley College Aviation Campus witnessed timed ground handling exercises which provided a few laughs.
Attendees at the AMT day celebration at San Joaquin Valley College Aviation Campus witnessed timed ground handling exercises which provided a few laughs.
Part of AMT day celebrations at San Joaquin Valley College Aviation Campus in Fresno, CA.
Part of AMT day celebrations at San Joaquin Valley College Aviation Campus in Fresno, CA.
In celebration of AMT Day, San Joaquin Valley College Aviation Campus held organized competitions including safety wiring, rigid line forming, composite testing, and weight and balance.
In celebration of AMT Day, San Joaquin Valley College Aviation Campus held organized competitions including safety wiring, rigid line forming, composite testing, and weight and balance.
To honor AMT Day, SJVC Aviation Campus had an academic decathlon between the General, Airframe, and Powerplant classes for some friendly competition between the students. The Powerplant class won and...
To honor AMT Day, SJVC Aviation Campus had an academic decathlon between the General, Airframe, and Powerplant classes for some friendly competition between the students. The Powerplant class won and received a pizza lunch hosted by the Dean of the college.
Ken MacTiernan held a display at the San Diego International Airport on May 24th to bring more recognition to Charles Taylor and AMT Day.
Ken MacTiernan held a display at the San Diego International Airport on May 24th to bring more recognition to Charles Taylor and AMT Day.
At the South Carolina AMT Day event, Katie Koon pins the spouse's lapel pin on Yvonne Knuth, the wife of Charles Taylor Award winner Carl Knuth.
At the South Carolina AMT Day event, Katie Koon pins the spouse's lapel pin on Yvonne Knuth, the wife of Charles Taylor Award winner Carl Knuth.
South Carolina AMT Day was held at the Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics facility at Myrtle Beach, SC.
South Carolina AMT Day was held at the Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics facility at Myrtle Beach, SC.
Carl Knuth receives the Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award from FAASTeam program manager Scott Camp with his wife at his side during the South Carolina AMT Day events.
Carl Knuth receives the Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award from FAASTeam program manager Scott Camp with his wife at his side during the South Carolina AMT Day events.
At Haggan Aviation's AMT Day events, Geno Haggan and crew served 61 employees and guests.
At Haggan Aviation's AMT Day events, Geno Haggan and crew served 61 employees and guests.
Employees and guests at Haggan Aviation's AMT Day event were able to network after enjoying lunch on a beautiful day in Colorado.
Employees and guests at Haggan Aviation's AMT Day event were able to network after enjoying lunch on a beautiful day in Colorado.
At Haggan's AMT Day celebration, Geno Haggan was joined by Tom Hendershot.
At Haggan's AMT Day celebration, Geno Haggan was joined by Tom Hendershot.
At Baker's 8th annual AMT Day picnic hamburgers, hot dogs, and barbecue were served to a crowd of 130 people.
At Baker's 8th annual AMT Day picnic hamburgers, hot dogs, and barbecue were served to a crowd of 130 people.
Country and blue grass music was provided by a live band, "The Chambrey," at Baker's School of Aeronautics 8th annual AMT Day picnic.
Country and blue grass music was provided by a live band, "The Chambrey," at Baker's School of Aeronautics 8th annual AMT Day picnic.
FlightSafety Master Technicians are being congratulated at AMT Day luncheon.
FlightSafety Master Technicians are being congratulated at AMT Day luncheon.
FlightSafety Master Technicians enjoying lunch after graduation ceremony.
FlightSafety Master Technicians enjoying lunch after graduation ceremony.
At FlightSafety's Savannah Learning Center on May 24 seven of its technicians graduated as Master Technicians and the ceremony was held in front of everyone.
At FlightSafety's Savannah Learning Center on May 24 seven of its technicians graduated as Master Technicians and the ceremony was held in front of everyone.
FlightSafety International held a luncheon at its Savannah Maintenance Learning Center to honor its technicians.
FlightSafety International held a luncheon at its Savannah Maintenance Learning Center to honor its technicians.
From left to right is Robbie Moseley, Bob Kilbourne, Gary Hamilton, from Emerald Coast Aviation, and Daniel Crawley from Segers Aero Corp. celebrating Charles E. Taylor and AMT Day.
From left to right is Robbie Moseley, Bob Kilbourne, Gary Hamilton, from Emerald Coast Aviation, and Daniel Crawley from Segers Aero Corp. celebrating Charles E. Taylor and AMT Day.
Celebrations at San Joaquin Valley College Aviation Campus.
Celebrations at San Joaquin Valley College Aviation Campus.
Master Grillers at Baker's AMT Day celebration were Eddie Baker, Orville Hale, and Skip. They grilled up plenty of hamburgers, hot dogs, and barbecued bologna for the crowd of about 130 people.
Master Grillers at Baker's AMT Day celebration were Eddie Baker, Orville Hale, and Skip. They grilled up plenty of hamburgers, hot dogs, and barbecued bologna for the crowd of about 130 people.
Bob Yoreck volunteered at Baker's AMT Day events to raise money for an aviation maintenance scholarship program.
Bob Yoreck volunteered at Baker's AMT Day events to raise money for an aviation maintenance scholarship program.
Daniel Hatmaker from Tennessee Technology Center accumulated the highest points in Baker's corn hole competition and went home with a 2,000-psi pressure washer.
Daniel Hatmaker from Tennessee Technology Center accumulated the highest points in Baker's corn hole competition and went home with a 2,000-psi pressure washer.
An afterwork toast to Charles E. Taylor in Crestview, FL. From left to right are AMTs Hardy, Bob, Gary, and Dan with barkeeper Ashley holding photo of Charles.
An afterwork toast to Charles E. Taylor in Crestview, FL. From left to right are AMTs Hardy, Bob, Gary, and Dan with barkeeper Ashley holding photo of Charles.

This year’s South Carolina AMT Day was held May 24^th at the Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics facility at Myrtle Beach, SC. A luncheon was held with more than 100 people in attendance. During the luncheon the Charles Taylor Award was presented to Carl Knuth, director of maintenance for Huffman Helicopters, and the technicians played an aircraft maintenance related Jeopardy game and prizes were given away.

Tennessee

Sunny skies and warm weather welcomed Baker’s 8^th Annual AMT Day Picnic this year. It was held on Friday, May 25, and was free to all AMTs and aviation associates. The Master Grillers were Eddie Baker and Orville Hale. They grilled up plenty of hamburgers, hot dogs, and barbecued bologna for the crowd of about 130 people. There were also pork barbecue, turkey barbecue, potato salad, slaw, baked beans, chips, and cookies. Approximately 140 door prizes were available, so no one went home empty handed.

Country and blue grass music was provided by a live band, “The Chambrey.” All guests received a small foiled lined lunch bag with Charles E. Taylor’s picture on it, donated by Baker’s School of Aeronautics. There was a dunking booth and two local DMEs volunteered to be the “dunkees,” to help raise money for an aviation maintenance scholarship program. The big winner this year was Daniel Hatmaker from Tennessee Technology Center. He accumulated the highest points in the corn hole competition and went home with a 2,000-psi pressure washer.

This picnic is made possible by several sponsors, including Baker’s School of Aeronautics, The Tennessee Mid-South Aviation Maintenance Conference, Stevens Aviation, Trade-A-Plane, and Wing Aero. Rapco and AWAM donated several door prizes for the event as well.