The Competition at MRO Americas 2025, presented by Snap-on

The competition is at max capacity for teams. Please join the wait list.


Tuesday, April 8, 2025
to Thursday, April 10, 2025
* Registration open until 12/1/24 at 12:00 AM (EST)
* Registration open until 12/1/24 at 12:00 AM (EST)
Wait List Floorpass Registration Teams

The 2025 AMC Competition @ MRO Americas takes place on the exhibition floor at Aviation Week Network's MRO Americas, Booth 8248. Five-member teams will compete in 27 maintenance events intended to test skill and knowledge required of an aviation maintenance technician. 

All participants must register for a floor pass with MRO Americas (see Floorpass Registration button on this page). Only AMC competitors, coaches, judges and sponsors will have early access to the show floor starting at 8:00 AM. AMC visitors and guests will have access when the show floor is open to the public.

The schedule of events is as follows:

Monday, April 7
  • 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM: Registration/Badge Pick-Up for MRO Americas (see all registration and exhibition hours here)
  • 8:45 AM – 3:00 PM: Student and Military Competitor Delta Airlines Tour (separate registration required)
  • 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Event Setup (no competitors, please)​
  • 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Judge Briefing (judges only), Room B405-407
  • 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM: Competitor Orientation (competitors, coaches, and judges only), Room B405-407

Orientation is not mandatory for competitors, but is strongly suggested that at least one team representative attend to pick up wrist bands, goodie bags, and submit any necessary liability forms. Guests are not permitted. Teams must review rules and scoring guidelines prior to the competition.

Tuesday, April 8 
  • 7:15 AM - 7:45 AM: Student and Military Competitor Meet and Greet with American Airlines, Room B405-407
  • 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM: Event Setup and Competitor Walk-Through

One hour before the competition begins, competitors will have the opportunity to walk around the competition floor to get a close-up look at each event and ask further questions. If practical and as time allows, that event's judge may offer tutorials to ensure all competitors understand the event criteria and requirements. 

  • 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM: Competition
​Wednesday, April 9 
  • 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM: Competition
  • 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM: After Party - Hudson Grille, 942 Peachtree St
​Thursday, April 10
  • 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Award Ceremony, Room B405-407
  • 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Exhibitor Breakdown

The competition consists of 15-minute stages where teams will compete in a group of events simultaneously. The event schedule provides the start and end time for each stage, and the team numbers assigned to each event for each stage. Numbers within the table indicate team numbers (team numbers will be assigned by mid-March). EVENTS WILL BEGIN PROMPTLY AT THE DESIGNATED START TIME AND END AT THE DESIGNATED END TIME. TEAMS ARRIVING LATE WILL NOT RECEIVE DISPENSATION.

Tuesday April 8

Wednesday April 9

Credits Price
Commercial Airline Team
$1,000.00
General Aviation Team
$1,000.00
Military Team
FREE
MRO/OEM Team
$1,000.00
School Team
$500.00
Space Team
$1,000.00

Teams are responsible for assigning competitors to compete in each event. The number of competitors required, as well as instruction and judging criteria, is provided in the event criteria linked below. Competitors may contact judges directly with questions on a specific event.

#1 Pratt & Whitney Fuel Nozzle Replacement - Rev 00 (January 23)

#2 American Airlines Logo Light - Rev 01 (March 10)

#3 American Airlines APU Starter - Rev 01 (March 25)

#4 PPG Transperancies - Rev 00 (January 23)

#5 PPG Wing Sealant - Rev 00 (January 23)

#6 PPG Virtual Paint Booth - Rev 00 (January 23)

#7 United Airlines Render Safe - Rev 01 (February 25)

#8 United Airlines Fuel Tank Entry Precautions - Rev 01 (February 25)

#9 FedEx Express Cargo Floor Lock - Rev 01 (March 27)

#10 FedEx Express Safety Wire - Rev 01 (March 27)

#11 Alaska Airlines Wire Troubleshooting - Rev 00 (January 23)

#12 Abaris Training Composite Repair - Rev 00 (January 23)

#13 Av-DEC Antenna Gasket Installation Test - Rev 00 (January 23)

#14 Moeller Aerospace Click-Loc® Challenge – We Won’t Back Off - Rev 01 (February 12)

#15 GlennCo Aviation Training Company Avionics/Electrical Troubleshooting - Rev 00 (January 23)

#16 Perfect Point EDM E-Drill Fastener Removal - Rev 00 (January 23)

#17 StandardAero Engine Fan Blade Removal - Rev 00 (January 23)

#18 Gore D-Nose Leading Edge Sealing - Rev 00 (January 23)

#19 Snap-on Precision Torque Application - Rev 00 (February 26)

#20 Southwest Airlines & Barfield Systems Acoustic Ultrasound Troubleshooting - Rev 01 (February 12)

#21 Southwest Airlines & The Boeing Company Thrust Reverser Control Fault Troubleshooting and Repair - Rev 02 (February 26)

#22 Barfield Air Data Testing - Rev 00 (January 23)

#23 Barfield Antenna Testing - Rev 00 (January 23)

#24 Michelin Aircraft Tire Inspection - Rev 00 (January 23)

#25 Eaton Rigid Tube Assembly Repair - Rev 01 (February 14)

#26 Fast Wiring Diagnostics with WiN MS AERO Smart-R kit - Rev 00 (January 23)

#27 Daniels Manufacturing Corporation Tooling for Harness Assembly

Event sponsors will move-in on Monday, April 7 from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Breakdown will take place when the exhibit floor closes on Thursday, April 10 from 1:00 to 9:00 PM. 

Shipping:

For full information on shipments and exhibit hall access, see the MRO Americas Exhibitor Manual.

You have two options for shipping your advance freight — either to the warehouse or directly to show site:

Warehouse Shipping Address (March 6-31):

AVIATION WEEK NETWORK / MRO Americas 2025

841 Joseph E Lowery Blvd NW

C/O Freeman

Atlanta, GA 30318 USA

Advance Warehouse Shipping Label

Warehouse Hanging Sign Label

Warehouse materials are accepted at the warehouse Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM. Certified weight tickets must accompany all shipments. If required, provide your carrier with this phone number: (888) 508-5054.

Show Site Shipping Address (after April 5):

Aerospace Maintenance Council Competition/Booth #8248-[Event or Table Number]

AVIATION WEEK NETWORK / MRO Americas 2025

Georgia World Congress Center

285 Andrew Young International Blvd NW

C/O Freeman

Atlanta, GA 30313 USA

Show Site Shipping Label

Certified weight tickets must accompany all shipments. Ensure your driver has the following information to expedite unloading and delivery to your booth: Show Name, Exhibitor Name, Booth #. If required, provide your carrier with this phone number: (888) 508-5054.

Looking to connect with top aviation talent and showcase your company’s products or career opportunities? The Aerospace Maintenance Council (AMC) Competition at Aviation Week Network’s MRO Americas in Atlanta on April 8-9, 2025, offers the perfect platform. 

This year’s Competition will host 90 teams, including nearly half from A&P schools, bringing approximately 250 aviation students actively exploring technical career opportunities. It’s an exceptional chance to support and celebrate aviation maintenance technicians while recruiting the next generation of skilled professionals.

 Why Participate?

·         Direct Access to Emerging Talent: Engage with students and competitors eager to learn about aviation career paths.

·         Career Runway Presence: Silver-level and above sponsors enjoy dedicated space within the Competition area’s Career Runway. Here, competitors are encouraged to bring resumes and meet with companies about career opportunities. 

Sponsorship Opportunities

Show your support for aviation maintenance excellence and gain exposure to top technical talent. Visit www.amccompetition.com/products/the-competition-at-mro-americas for detailed sponsorship information or contact team@amccompetition.com for inquiries.

Don’t miss this chance to support aviation technicians and engage with future leaders in the field. Join us on the Competition floor in Atlanta this April!

Team # Team  Type
1 Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology School Team
2 West Los Angeles College School Team
3 Tarrant County College School Team
4 Tulsa Tech - Adult Students School Team
5 South Seattle College School Team
6 Spartan College of Aeronautics & Technology School Team
7 Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Chicago School Team
8 Portland Community College School Team
9 Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics - Hagerstown School Team
10 Salt Lake Community College School Team
11 Embry-Riddle University - Team 2 School Team
12 Puerto Rico Aviation Maintenance Institute - Team 1 School Team
13 Middle Tennessee State University - Team 2 School Team
14 Centennial College School Team
15 Utah State University School Team
16 Western Michigan University - WMU CoA TechOps School Team
17 Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics - Myrtle Beach School Team
18 Puerto Rico Aviation Maintenance Institute - Team 2 School Team
19 Mohawk Valley Community College School Team
20 Tulsa Tech - Aerospace Academy School Team
21 University of Alaska Anchorage School Team
22 Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics - Pittsburgh School Team
23 Indian Hills Community College School Team
24 Embry-Riddle University - Team 1 School Team
25 Lewis University School Team
26 Middle Tennessee State University - Team 1 School Team
27 Cherry Creek Schools School Team
28 Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Kansas City School Team
29 Universal Technical Institute School Team
30 Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Irving School Team
31 Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics - Youngstown School Team
32 Boeing MRO/OEM Team 
33 FedEx Express - Team Indy MRO/OEM Team 
34 HAECO Americas - Team 1 MRO/OEM Team 
35 Textron Aviation MRO/OEM Team 
36 United Airlines - Base MRO/OEM Team 
37 Embraer Executive MRO/OEM Team 
38 United States Army - 128th Aviation Brigade - Team Chinook Military Team
39 United States Air Force - 621 Contingency Response Wing Military Team
40 United States Army - 128th Aviation Brigade - Team Blackhawk Military Team
41 WestJet Airlines Commercial Airline Team
42 NetJets MRO/OEM Team 
43 Embraer Commercial MRO/OEM Team 
44 Lufthansa Technik Puerto Rico MRO/OEM Team 
45 Southwest Airlines - Team Herb Commercial Airline Team
46 San Bernardino Valley College - Team Bravo School Team
47 Southwest Airlines - Team Colleen Commercial Airline Team
48 American Airlines - Team Base MRO/OEM Team 
49 Royal Canadian Air Force - 12 Air Maintenance Squadron Military Team
50 Royal Canadian Air Force - 443 (MH) Squadron Military Team
51 United States Army - Dominator Aviation, Inc. Military Team
52 Copa Airlines Commercial Airline Team
53 AzulTec - Team 2 Commercial Airline Team
54 Air Canada Commercial Airline Team
55 Aviation High School School Team
56 Del Mar College School Team
57 Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Atlanta School Team
58 HAECO Americas - Team 2 MRO/OEM Team 
59 Pratt & Whitney - Team 1 MRO/OEM Team 
60 LATAM MRO/OEM Team 
61 Victory Lane Aviation General Aviation Team
62 Australian Licensed Aircraft Engineers Association General Aviation Team
63 Elevate Aviation General Aviation Team
64 Aircraft Engineers International General Aviation Team
65 avianca Commercial Airline Team
66 Alaska Airlines - Team Seattle Commercial Airline Team
67 American Airlines - Team Line Commercial Airline Team
68 United Airlines - Line Commercial Airline Team
69 Alaska Airlines - Team Anchorage Commercial Airline Team
70 UPS Airlines Commercial Airline Team
71 Horizon Air Commercial Airline Team
72 AzulTec - Team 1 Commercial Airline Team
73 Spirit Airlines Commercial Airline Team
74 Republic Airways - Team Brickyard Commercial Airline Team
75 FedEx Express - Team MEM Commercial Airline Team
76 WSU Tech School Team
77 Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Orlando School Team
78 Liberty University School Team
79 Epic Aviation Aircraft Mechanic School School Team
80 Southern Illinois University Carbondale School Team
81 San Bernardino Valley College - Team Sierra School Team
* Registration open until 12/1/24 at 12:00 AM (EST)
* Registration open until 12/1/24 at 12:00 AM (EST)
Wait List Floorpass Registration Teams

For More Information:

Tarra Ruttman

Tarra Ruttman

Administrative Director, Aerospace Maintenance Council