Fort Atkinson, WI/Paris, FR. June 19, 2017 Aircraft Maintenance Technology – AMT Magazine, a Southcomm Business Media property, is proud to announce that Jerome (Jerry) Chandler, one of AMT’s primary writers, has received the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2017 Aerospace Media Awards banquet in Paris, France. Accepting the award in Paris on Jerry’s behalf was AMT Magazine chief editor Ronald Donner.
“Only three Lifetime Achievement Awards were given this year and I am proud that Jerry’s life-long career as an aviation journalist was recognized,” says Ronald Donner. “I’ve known Jerry for over five years and he’s not only a writer for AMT but has become a friend. He truly deserves this award.”
Unable to attend because of health issues, Chandler said of the recognition, “It’s a real honor, one that I will treasure always. Thanks to all who helped along the way — my family, editors, and colleagues. I’m humbled.”
Chandler’s journalistic journey began when his grandfather indulged his passion for things aeronautic by taking him to Dallas Love Field to watch DC-6s, DC-7s take off and land.
The arc of that journey altered when — in succession — two relatives died in separate air crashes. Chandler wanted to know the how and the why behind the tragedies.
Publications with whom he’s worked include Aircraft Maintenance Technology, AirlineRatings.com, Time, Overhaul & Maintenance, The Financial Times of London, Consumer Reports Travel Letter, Travel & Leisure, Popular Science, and Wirtschaftswoche. He has written two books: Fire & Rain, which chronicled the demise of Delta Flight 191 in 1985 in Dallas, and he recently co-authored the e-book Greener Wings, which explored aviation’s impact on the environment.
In parallel with his writing career he taught journalism for 30 years at Jacksonville State University in Alabama, retiring in February 2017.
