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2024: Chicago

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This year, 90 teams competed in 27 events for the coveted Bill O'Brien Award. And the winners are...

  • Overall
    • First Place: Southwest Airlines - Team Herb
    • Second Place: American Airlines - Team Tulsa
    • Third Place: United Airlines - Chix Fix
  • Paul Cousins Award (top international team): AzulTec - Team 1
  • Peer Team Award: Australian Licensed Aircraft Engineers Association
  • Dream Team Award: Embry-Riddle University - Team 1
  • Professionalism Award: Heather Behrent - Chix Fix
  • Professionalism Award (student): Mason Migliaro - Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics - Myrtle Beach
  • United's John Goglia Competing with Professionalism Awards: Liberty University & Tulsa Tech - Aerospace Academy

Category Winners

  • General Category
    • First Place: Victory Lane Aviation, LLC
    • Second Place: Aircraft Engineers International
    • Third Place: Australian Licensed Aircraft Engineers Association
  • Military Category
    • First Place: United States Army - 128th Aviation Brigade - Team Blackhawk
    • Second Place: United States Army - 128th Aviation Brigade - Team Chinook
    • Third Place: United States Air Force - 86th MXG, Ramstein AB Germany - Team 2
  • MRO/OEM Category
    • First Place: American Airlines - Team Tulsa
    • Second Place: FedEx Express
    • Third Place: United Airlines - Base
  • Commercial Category
    • First Place: Southwest Airlines - Team Herb
    • Second Place: United Airlines - Chix Fix
    • Third Place: United Airlines - Line
  • School Category
    • First Place: Tarrant County College
    • Second Place: George T. Baker Aviation Technical College
    • Third Place: Liberty University

Individual Event Winners

  • Event 1: Eastern Florida State Simulated Spacecraft Vacuum Loading
    • First Place: American Airlines - Chicago
    • Second Place: FedEx Express
    • Third Place (and First Place School): Liberty University
  • Event 2: Alaska Airlines Wire Troubleshooting
    • First Place: United States Air Force - 100 MXG "Bloody Hundredth"
    • Second Place: American Airlines – LAX Crew
    • Third Place (and First Place School): Mohawk Valley Community College
  • Event 3: American Airlines APU Starter
    • First Place: Alaska Airlines - Team Anchorage
    • Second Place: FedEx Express
    • Third Place: United States Air Force - 354 Maintenance Group
    • First Place School: Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics - Myrtle Beach
  • Event 4: American Airlines Logo Light Harness Troubleshooting
    • First Place: UPS
    • Second Place: United States Air Force - 86th MXG, Ramstein AB Germany - Team 2
    • Third Place (and First Place School): Tulsa Tech - Adult Students
  • Event 5: 8Tree & Alaska Airlines Airframe Damage Inspection
    • First Place: American Airlines - Team Tulsa
    • Second Place: NetJets
    • Third Place: AzulTec - Team 1
    • First Place School: West Los Angeles College

2023: Atlanta

 
This year, 84 teams competed in 26 events for the coveted Bill O'Brien Award. And the winners are:

Overall
1. Team 35: FedEx Express (MRO/OEM)
2. Team 72: United Airlines – Line (Commercial)
3. Team 82: Alaska Airlines - Team Seattle (Commercial)
 
Paul Cousins Award (top international team): Team 36: Azul Tech MRO
Peer Team Award: Team 33: Tulsa Tech Aerospace Academy
Dream Team Award: Team 28: Embry-Riddle University - Team 2
Professional AMT Award: Samantha Reid, Team 71 WestJet
Professional AMT Award (student): Ryan Grier, Team 8 Indian Hills Community College  
​United's John Goglia Competing with Professionalism Awards:
Team 29: MIAT College of Technology - Team 2
Team 17: Salt Lake Community College

Space Category
1. Team 1: Blue Origin Test & Flight Operations
 
General Category
1. Team 74: Australian Licenced Aircraft Engineers Association
2. Team 66: Victory Lane Aviation, LLC
3. Team 65: Elevate Aviation
 
Military Category
1. Team 61: United States Army - 128th Aviation Brigade - Team Blackhawk
2. Team 59: United States Army - Team Apache
3. Team 63: United States Army - 128th Aviation Brigade - Team Chinook
 
MRO/OEM Category
1. Team 35: FedEx Express
2. Team 41: United Airlines - Base/Line 
3. Team 47: Southwest Airlines - Team Colleen
 
Commercial Category
1. Team 72: United Airlines - Line
2. Team 82: Alaska Airlines - Team Seattle
3. Team 84: Alaska Airlines - Team Anchorage
 
School Category
1. Team 28: Embry-Riddle University - Team 2
2. Team 11: MIAT College of Technology - Team 1
3. Team 10: Liberty University

Event 1: 8Tree & Alaska Airlines Airframe Damage Inspection
1. Team 28: Embry-Riddle University - Team 2 (School)
2. Team 82: Alaska Airlines - Team Seattle (Commercial)
3. Team 42: NetJets (MRO/OEM)
 
Event 2: Air Force Flex Fluid Lines
1. Team 35: FedEx Express (MRO/OEM)
2. Team 72: United Airlines - Line (Commercial)
3. Team 48: American Airlines - Team Tulsa (MRO/OEM)
 
Event 3: Barfield Air Data Test
1. Team 28: Embry-Riddle University - Team 2 (School)
2. Team 68: United Airlines - Chix Fix (Commercial)
3. Team 73: AzulTec Line (Commercial)
 
Event 4: Barfield Fault Test
1. Team 35: FedEx Express (MRO/OEM)
2. Team 81: Southwest Airlines - Team Herb (Commercial)
3. Team 79: JetBlue (Commercial)
 
Event 5: FedEx Express Safety Wiring
1. Team 35: FedEx Express (MRO/OEM)
2. Team 72: United Airlines - Line (Commercial)
3. Team 24: West Los Angeles College (School)
 
Event 6: FedEx Express Cargo Floor Lock 
1. Team 35: FedEx Express (MRO/OEM)
2. Team 47: Southwest Airlines - Team Colleen (MRO/OEM)
3. Team 72: United Airlines - Line (Commercial)
 
Event 7: Abaris Composite Repair
1. Team 82: Alaska Airlines - Team Seattle (Commercial)
2. Team 28: Embry-Riddle University - Team 2 (School)
3. Team 41: United Airlines - Base/Line (MRO/OEM)
 
Event 8: DMC Safe-T-Cable
1. Team 72: United Airlines - Line (Commercial)
2. Team 69: Horizon Air (Commercial)
3. Team 84: Alaska Airlines - Team Anchorage (Commercial)
 
Event 9: Michelin Aircraft Tire Inspection
1. Team 68: United Airlines - Chix Fix (Commercial)
2. Team 41: United Airlines - Base/Line (MRO/OEM)
3. Team 84: Alaska Airlines - Team Anchorage (Commercial)
 
Event 10: Moeller Aerospace Click-Loc Challenge
1. Team 41: United Airlines - Base/Line (MRO/OEM)
2. Team 56: Royal Canadian Air Force - 12 Air Maintenance Squadron (Military)
3. Team 37: ST Engineering (MRO/OEM)
 
Event 11: Pratt & Whitney Clearance Control Valve and Bleed Valve Solenoid
1. Team 67: American Airlines - LAX Crew (Commercial)
2. Team 57: United States Coast Guard - Aeronautical Engineering Team (Military)
3. Team 79: JetBlue (Commercial)
 
Event 13: American Airlines APU Starter
1. Team 76: American Airlines - Chicago (Commercial)
2. Team 48: American Airlines - Team Tulsa (MRO/OEM)
3. Team 34: Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Chicago (School)
4. Team 21: Tulsa Tech – Adult Students
 
Event 14: Av-DEC Antenna Gasket Installation
1. Team 80: Air Canada (Commercial)
2. Team 68: United Airlines - Chix Fix (Commercial)
3. Team 35: FedEx Express (MRO/OEM)
 
Event 15: drbillj.com and Northrop Rice Foundation Human Factors Exam
1. Team 83: American Airlines - Women in Tech-Ops (Commercial)
2. Team 59: United States Army - Team Apache (Military)
3. Team 69: Horizon Air (Commercial)
 
Event 16: NBAA & StandardAero Engine Fan Blade Removal
1. Team 47: Southwest Airlines - Team Colleen (MRO/OEM)
1. Team 11: MIAT College of Technology - Team 1 (School)
1. Team 81: Southwest Airlines - Team Herb (Commercial)
 
Event 17: Click Bond XR Process Optimization
1. Team 46: LATAM - MRO (MRO/OEM)
1. Team 32: Portland Community College (School)
3. Team 75: Aircraft Engineers International (Commercial)
 
Event 18: PPG Transparencies
1. Team 41: United Airlines - Base/Line (MRO/OEM)
2. Team 82: Alaska Airlines - Team Seattle (Commercial)
3. Team 84: Alaska Airlines - Team Anchorage (Commercial)
 
Event 19: PPG Virtual Reality Paint Booth
1. Team 7: Helena College (School)
2. Team 81: Southwest Airlines - Team Herb (Commercial)
3. Team 57: United States Coast Guard - Aeronautical Engineering Team (Military)
 
Event 20: PPG Wing Sealant
1. Team 79: JetBlue (Commercial)
2. Team 76: American Airlines - Chicago (Commercial)
2. Team 81: Southwest Airlines - Team Herb (Commercial)
 
Event 21: United Airlines Fuel Tank Entry Precautions
1. Team 41: United Airlines - Base/Line (MRO/OEM)
2. Team 72: United Airlines - Line (Commercial)
3. Team 11: MIAT College of Technology - Team 1 (School)
4. Team 42: NetJets
 
Event 22: United Airlines Cable Rigging
1. Team 41: United Airlines - Base/Line (MRO/OEM)
2. Team 68: United Airlines - Chix Fix (Commercial)
3. Team 72: United Airlines - Line (Commercial)
4. Team 29: MIAT College of Technology – Team 2
5. Team 76: American Airlines - Chicago
 
Event 23: Perfect Point E-Drill Fastener Removal
1. Team 61: United States Army - 128th Aviation Brigade - Team Blackhawk (Military)
2. Team 48: American Airlines - Team Tulsa (MRO/OEM)
3. Team 67: American Airlines - LAX Crew (Commercial)
3. Team 72: United Airlines - Line (Commercial)
 
Event 24: Eastern Florida State Simulated Spacecraft Vacuum Loading
1. Team 19: Eastern Florida State College (School)
2. Team 82: Alaska Airlines - Team Seattle (Commercial)
3. Team 35: FedEx Express (MRO/OEM)
 
Event 25: Alaska Airlines External Power Receptacle
1. Team 82: Alaska Airlines - Team Seattle (Commercial)
2. Team 41: United Airlines - Base/Line (MRO/OEM)
3. Team 84: Alaska Airlines - Team Anchorage (Commercial)
 
Event 26: W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc. Leading Edge & Panel Sealing
1. Team 41: United Airlines - Base/Line (MRO/OEM)
2. Team 67: American Airlines - LAX Crew (Commercial)
3. Team 35: FedEx Express (MRO/OEM)

2022: Dallas

 
In total, 73 teams competed in 26 events, top scores in each event and category are as follows:

​Bill O'Brien Award (top overall score): FedEx Express - INDY
​
Paul Cousins Award (top overall international team score): Royal Canadian Air Force - 12 Air Maintenance Squadron
United Airlines Competing with Professionalism Award
MIAT College of Technology &
Embry-Riddle University - Team 1
 
Charles E. Taylor Professional AMT Awards
Cassandra Hepp, Elevate Aviation
Ryan Ritchie, Utah State University
 
AMC Peer Award: United Chix Fix
 
Phoebe Omlie Scholarship and NRF Test Fees Grant
  • Joshua Schilinski, Liberty University
  • Rebecca Waring, PIA Hagerstown
 
Phoebe Omlie Scholarship, provided by TechForce
  • Penelope Wood, George T. Baker Aviation Technical College
  • Shelby Quilinan, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
 
Overall Standings
  1. FedEx Express – INDY
  2. Alaska Airlines – SEA
  3. FedEx Express – LAX
 
Overall Commercial Category (18 teams total)
  1. Alaska Airlines – SEA
  2. FedEx Express – LAX
  3. United Airlines – Line
 
Overall School Category (27 teams total)
  1. Tulsa Tech - Adult Students
  2. West Los Angeles College
  3. Liberty University
 
Overall MRO/MFR Category (9 teams total)
  1. FedEx Express - INDY
  2. American Airlines - TUL
  3. American Airlines – DWH
 
Overall Military Category (20 teams total)
  1. Royal Canadian Air Force - 12 Air Maintenance Squadron
  2. United States Coast Guard - CG-41 Aeronautical Engineering Team
  3. United States Air Force - 412 MXG/Edwards AFB
 
Event 1: Pratt & Whitney Clearance Control Valve and Bleed Valve Solenoid
  1. United Airlines - Line
  2. Spirit Airlines
  3. American Airlines – LAX
 
Event 2: 8Tree & Alaska Airlines Airframe Damage Inspection
  1. FedEx Express - LAX
  2. United Airlines - Line
  3. FedEx Express – INDY
 
Event 3: Alaska Airlines External Power Receptacle
  1. Alaska Airlines - SEA
  2. United Airlines - Chix Fix
  3. United Airlines – Line
 
Event 4: Barfield Air Data Testing
  1. Spirit Airlines
  2. United Airlines - Chix Fix
  3. American Airlines - TUL
 
Event 5: Barfield Antenna Testing
  1. Alaska Airlines - SEA
  2. FedEx Express - LAX
  3. American Airlines - TUL
 
Event 6: Barfield Handheld Bond Meter Test
  1. Liberty University
  2. United Airlines - Chix Fix
  3. American Airlines - DWH
 
Event 7: Click Bond XR Process Optimization
  1. Tarrant County College
  2. ST Engineering
  3. United States Air Force - 76 AMXG/EDMX
 
Event 9: Moeller Aerospace Click-Loc® Challenge – We Won’t Back Off
  1. FedEx Express - INDY
  2. JetBlue
  3. Alaska Airlines – SEA
 
Event 10: NBAA & StandardAero Engine Fan Blade Removal
  1. Tarrant County College
  2. United Airlines - MRO
  3. FedEx Express - INDY
 
Event 11: Perfect Point E-Drill Fastener Removal
  1. FedEx Express - LAX
  2. ST Engineering
  3. American Airlines – TUL
 
Event 12: Michelin Tires Aircraft Tire Inspection
  1. United Airlines - Chix Fix
  2. Horizon Air
  3. Embry-Riddle University- Team 2
 
Event 13: UPS Safety Wiring
  1. Alaska Airlines - ANC
  2. FedEx Express - INDY
     2.  United Airlines - Line
     2.   Southwest Airlines
 
Event 14: American Airlines Pedestal
  1. American Airlines - DWH
  2. Tulsa Tech - Adult Students
  3. American Airlines – TUL
 
Event 15: American Airlines APU Burner Can
  1. American Airlines - TUL
  2. Tulsa Tech - Adult Students
  3. American Airlines – DWH
 
Event 16: drbillj.com and Northrop Rice Human Factors Exam
  1. Tulsa Tech - Adult Students
  2. American Airlines - ORD
  3. Embry-Riddle University- Team 2
 
Event 17: Daniels Manufacturing Corporation Electrical Troubleshooting
  1. FedEx Express - INDY
  2. Embry-Riddle University- Team 1
  3. Embry-Riddle University- Team 2
 
Event 18: Daniels Manufacturing Corporation Safe-T-Cable®
  1. FedEx Express - INDY
  2. Southwest Airlines
  3. United Airlines - Chix Fix
 
Event 19: PPG Aerospace Transparencies
  1. United Airlines - MRO
  2. Alaska Airlines - SEA
  3. ST Engineering
 
Event 20: PPG Aerospace Virtual Reality Paint Booth
  1. Leonardo DRS Advanced Program Support
  2. FedEx Express - LAX
  3. ST Engineering
 
Event 21: PPG Aerospace Wing Sealant
  1. JetBlue
  2. FedEx Express - INDY
  3. Alaska Airlines – ANC
 
Event 22: United Airlines Fuel Tank Entry Precautions
  1. United Airlines - MRO
  2. United Airlines - Chix Fix
  3. United Airlines – Line
 
Event 23: United Airlines Cable Rigging
  1. United Airlines - Line
  2. United Airlines - MRO
  3. American Airlines – ORD
 
Event 24: Nida Corporation Power Troubleshooting
  1. Alaska Airlines - SEA
  2. United Airlines - Chix Fix
  3. Spirit Airlines
 
Event 25: U.S. Air Force Flex Fluid Lines
  1. United Airlines - Line
  2. FedEx Express - INDY
  3. Alaska Airlines – SEA
 
Event 26: Eastern Florida State Simulated Spacecraft Vacuum Loading
  1. FedEx Express - LAX
  2. Alaska Airlines - SEA
  3. JetBlue
 
Event 27: FedEx Express PDU Removal and Installation
  1. FedEx Express - INDY
  2. FedEx Express - LAX
  3. West Los Angeles College

2019: Atlanta

Program    
 
In total, 80 teams competed in 30 events, top scores in each event and category are as follows:

Bill O'Brien Award (top overall score): United Airlines CLE
Paul Cousins Award (top overall international team score): JetStar
United Airlines Competing with Professionalism Award: Liberty University
Charles E. Taylor Professional AMT Awards:
  • Bobby Akin, American Airlines DFW
  • Michael Henriquez, Embry-Riddle
AMC Phoebe Omlie Scholarship
  • Leoga Fofung, Tulsa Tech
  • Rebecca Hines, Rock Valley College 
  • Brandi Williams, West Los Angeles College 
  • Garett Chapelle, Aviation Institute of Maintenance Atlanta 
  • Raj Gouden, Aviation High School
  • Laura Pantoja, Aviation High School ​
PAMA Scholarship
  • Ben Thompson, Tulsa Tech 
  • Immanuel Bankole, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
  • Jennifer Moua, Joaquin Valley College 
Overall Standings
  1. United Airlines CLE
  2. FedEx Express INDY
  3. Alaska Air SEA
Overall Airline Category (17 teams total)
  1. United Airlines CLE
  2. FedEx Express INDY
  3. Alaska Air SEA
Overall School Category (27 teams total)
  1. Embry-Riddle University
  2. West Los Angeles College
  3. Liberty University
Overall MRO/MFR Category (10 teams total)
  1. FedEx Express LAX
  2. Boeing
  3. United Airlines Base Maintenance
Overall Military Category (26 teams total)
  1. United States Coast Guard C-27J APO
  2. Royal Canadian Air Force 435 Squadron
  3. United States Army 128th Aviation Brigade
Event 1: 8Tree & Alaska Airlines Airframe Damage Inspection
  1. FedEx Express INDY
  2. United Airlines Chicago
  3. Broward College Team 1
Event 2: Perfect Point & Ntegrity Aircraft Parts E-Drill Fastener Removal
  1. United Airlines Base Maintenance
  2. Royal Canadian Air Force 435 Squadron
  3. United States Marine Corp MALS 39 Team 2
Event 3: Aircraft Technology Group Sheet Metal Accuracy
  1. Pratt & Whitney WiseMen
  2. United Airlines CLE
  3. Jetstar
Event 4: Alaska Airlines External Power Receptacle
  1. Alaska Air SEA
  2. Alaska Air ANC
  3. Horizon Air
Event 5: U.S. Air Force Flex Fluid Lines
  1. FedEx Express INDY
  2. Alaska Air ANC
  3. United Airlines Base Maintenance
Event 6: Aerospace Maintenance Council Safety Wiring
  1. Alaska Air ANC
  2. American Airlines TUL
  3. Alaska Air SEA
Event 7: Eastern Florida State Space Vehicle - Vacuum Loading Operation
  1. Indian Hills Community College
  2. United Airlines Chicago
  3. Aviation Institute of Maintenance Houston
Event 8: ULTRAX Aerospace Condition Based Intelligence
  1. West Los Angeles College
  2. Pratt & Whitney WiseMen
  3. Jetstar
Event 9: Boeing Cable Rigging
  1. Boeing
  2. United Airlines CLE
  3. FedEx Express INDY
Event 10: Daniels Manufacturing Corporation Electrical Troubleshooting
  1. FedEx Express INDY
  2. Alaska Air ANC
  3. United Airlines CLE
Event 11: Daniels Manufacturing Corporation Safe-T-Cable
  1. Alaska Air ANC
  2. FedEx Express INDY
  3. United States Air Force 1 SOMXG
Event 12: Click Bond, Inc. Adhesive-Bonded Fastener Installations
  1. United Airlines Base Maintenance
  2. United States Air Force Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex Team 2
  3. JetBlue
Event 13: Michelin Tires Aircraft Tire Inspection
  1. Jetstar
  2. Tarrant County College
  3. Alaska Air ANC
Event 14: Alberth Aviation Wheel and Brake Removal and Installation (only schools competed, not factored in overall standings)
  1. Broward College - Team 1
  2. Embry-Riddle University
  3. Southern Illinois University Carbondale - Detail Dawgs
Event 15: Olympus & PPG Aerospace Ultrasonic Testing
  1. WestJet Airlines
  2. JetBlue
  3. Jetstar
Event 17: Barfield Air Data Testing
  1. United Airlines CLE
  2. Horizon Air
  3. Qantas
Event 18: Barfield RF Antenna Testing
  1. United Airlines Chicago
  2. Alaska Air SEA
  3. Australian Licenced Aircraft Engineers Association
Event 19: Boeing Fiber Optics
  1. Boeing
  2. JetBlue
  3. United Airlines CLE
Event 20: Nida Corp Power Troubleshooting
  1. Alaska Air SEA
  2. Alaska Air ANC
  3. FedEx Express INDY
Event 21: W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc. Leading Edge & Panel Sealing
  1. Alaska Air SEA
  2. JetBlue
  3. United States Coast Guard C-27J APO
Event 22: American Airlines APU Burner Can
  1. American Airlines DWH
  2. American Airlines DFW
  3. Alaska Air SEA
Event 23: United Airlines Fuel Tank Entry Precautions
  1. United Airlines Base Maintenance
  2. United Airlines CLE
  3. United Airlines Chicago
Event 24: American Airlines Pedestal
  1. United Airlines Base Maintenance
  2. United States Air Force 1 SOMXG
  3. Royal Canadian Air Force 435 Squadron
Event 25: JetBlue University ADS-B Troubleshooting
  1. JetBlue
  2. Embry-Riddle University
  3. United Airlines Chix Fix
Event 26: Spectro Scientific Oil Test Analysis
  1. FedEx Express INDY
  2. Jetstar
  3. Aviation Institute of Maintenance Atlanta
Event 27: ABARIS Composite Repair
  1. FedEx Express INDY
  2. Alaska Air SEA
  3. United Airlines Base Maintenance
Event 28: PPG Aerospace Transparencies, Paint and Wing Sealant
  1. Alaska Air ANC
  2. American Airlines DWH
  3. FedEx Express INDY
Event 29: FedEx Turbine Engine PDU Removal and Installation
  1. FedEx Express INDY
  2. FedEx Express LAX
  3. Qantas
Event 30: Pratt & Whitney ACC Valve R/R & Bleed Valve Solenoid Test
  1. Pratt & Whitney WiseMen
  2. American Airlines DFW
  3. JetBlue
Event 31: Northrop Rice Aviation Training Solutions Charles Taylor Exam
  1. FedEx Express INDY
  2. United Airlines CLE
  3. United Airlines Chix Fix​

2018: Orlando

Program    
 
Winners at the 2018 event in Orlando were as follows:
​
MRO/OEM Category
  • 1st place: FedEx Express - Indianapolis
  • 2nd place: Boeing
  • 3rd place: United Airlines - Houston
School Category
  • 1st place: AIM Houston
  • 2nd place: Utah State University
  • 3rd place: Broward College - Team 1
Military Category
  • 1st place: United States Coast Guard - C-27J APO
  • 2nd place: United States Coast Guard - Air Station Clearwater
  • 3rd place: United States Air Force - McConnell 22 MXG/931 MXG
Commercial Category
  • 1st place: United Airlines - Cleveland
  • 2nd place: Alaska Airlines - Seattle
  • 3rd place: American Airlines - Dallas
General Aviation Category: Phillips 66
International Category
  • 1st place - Qantas
  • 2nd place - Jetstar
  • 3rd place - Flybe
Female Team Category: United Airlines – Chix Fix 
United Competing with Professionalism Award: Broward College Team 1 
Charles E. Taylor Professional AMT Award:
  • Industry: Staff Sgt. Christopher Culp, United States Army – 128th Aviation Brigade
  • Student: Yolanda Gong/West Los Angeles College
Bill O'Brien Award: United Airlines - CLE

​Individual Event Winners

Daniels Manufacturing Electrical Troubleshooting
  • 1st place: United Airlines - CLE
  • 2nd place: FedEx Express - INDY
  • 3rd place: United States Air Force - Ogden Air Logistics Complex
Daniels Manufacturing Corporation Safe-T-Cable
  • 1st place: Alaska Airlines - ANC
  • Tied for 2nd place
    • JetBlue
    • Qantas
    • Utah State University
Airbus A320 CAT III Certification
  • 1st place: Broward College - Team 2
  • 2nd place: United Airlines - Chix Fix
  • 3rd place: United Airlines - HOU
United Airlines Fuel Tank Entry Precautions
  • 1st place: United Airlines - HOU
  • 2nd place: United Airlines - CLE
  • 3rd place: United Airlines - MCO
Eastern Florida State Space Vehicle - Vacuum Loading Operation
  • 1st place: Alaska Airlines - SEA
  • 2nd place: United Airlines - CLE
  • 3rd place: Broward College - Team 1
Spectro Scientific Oil Test Analysis
  • 1st place: West Los Angeles College
  • 2nd place: Southern Illinois University Carbondale - Team 2
  • 3rd place: Broward College - Team 1
ABARIS Composite Repair
  • 1st place: Alaska Airlines - SEA
  • 2nd place: United Airlines - HOU
  • 3rd place: United Airlines - MCO
PPG Aerospace Sealant
  • 1st place: United States Air Force - McConnell 22 MXG/931 MXG
  • 2nd place: United Airlines - CLE
  • 3rd place: Jetstar
ULTRAX Aerospace Condition Based Intelligence
  • 1st place: United Airlines - CLE
  • 2nd place: FedEx Express - INDY
  • 3rd place: United Airlines - Chix Fix
Atheer AiR & American Airlines Augmented Reality Pedestal
  • 1st place: American Airlines - DFW
  • 2nd place: Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Houston
  • 3rd place: Alaska Airlines - ANC
Embry-Riddle Precision Measurement
  • 1st place: United Airlines - CLE
  • 2nd place: Middle Tennessee State University - Team 2
  • 3rd place: Jetstar
JetBlue University ADS-B Troubleshooting
  • 1st place: JetBlue
  • 2nd place: FedEx Express - INDY
  • 3rd place: Qantas
Barfield Fuel Quality
  • 1st place: Qantas
  • 2nd place: United Airlines - CLE
  • 3rd place: Alaska Airlines - SEA
Barfield Pitot Static
  • 1st place: JetBlue
  • 2nd place: American Airlines - DFW
  • 3rd place: United Airlines - MCO
FedEx Turbine Engine
  • 1st place: FedEx Express - INDY
  • 2nd place: FedEx Express - MEM
  • 3rd place: American Airlines - DWH
Indian Hills Community College Magneto
  • 1st place: Alaska Airlines - SEA
  • 2nd place: Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Houston
  • 3rd place: Southern Illinois University Carbondale - Team 1
Boeing Cable Rigging
  • 1st place: United Airlines - CLE
  • 2nd place: FedEx Express - INDY
  • 3rd place: Indian Hills Community College
American Airlines APU Burner Can
  • 1st place: American Airlines - DWH
  • 2nd place: FedEx Express - INDY
  • 3rd place: Alaska Airlines - ANC
Pratt & Whitney Geared Turbo Fan Engine
  • 1st place: Pratt & Whitney - WiseWomen
  • 2nd place: United States Coast Guard - Aero Engineers
  • 3rd place: HAECO Americas
W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc. Dry Sealant Panel Installation
  • 1st place: United Airlines - HOU
  • 2nd place: United States Coast Guard - Aero Engineers
  • 3rd place: Flybe
Alaska Airlines External Power Receptacle
  • 1st place: Alaska Airlines - SEA
  • 2nd place: Boeing
  • 3rd place: Broward College - Team 2
Nida Corp Power Troubleshooting
  • 1st place: American Airlines - TUL
  • 2nd place: Alaska Airlines - SEA
  • 3rd place: United Airlines - CLE
Boeing Fiber Optics
  • 1st place: Boeing
  • 2nd place: Alaska Airlines - SEA
  • 3rd place: United Airlines - MCO
Aircraft Maintenance Technicians Association Charles Taylor Exam
  • 1st place: United Airlines - CLE
  • 2nd place: Alaska Airlines - SEA
  • 3rd place: Utah State University
Aerospace Maintenance Council Safety Wiring
  • 1st place: Alaska Airlines - ANC
  • 2nd place: United Airlines - CLE
  • Tied for 3rd place:
    • ​Utah State University
    • Phillips 66
    • Pratt & Whitney - WiseWomen
    • United States Air Force - Altus A-Team
    • JetBlue
Advanced Torque Accurate Torqueing
  • 1st place: United Airlines - CLE
  • 2nd place: FedEx Express - INDY
  • 3rd place: Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Houston
U.S. Air Force Fluid Lines
  • 1st place: United Airlines - HOU
  • 2nd place: JetBlue
  • 3rd place: United Airlines - CLE
Alberth Aviation Wheel and Brake Removal and Installation
  • 1st place: Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Houston
  • 2nd place: FedEx Express - MEM
  • 3rd place: Phillips 66

2017: Orlando

 
United Airlines Team Cleveland came away with the best overall score and the coveted William F. “Bill” O’Brien Award for Excellence in Aircraft Maintenance. Top teams in each event and category were also recognized, including: 

School Category
1st Place: Indian Hills Community College
2nd Place: Aviation Institute of Maintenance
3rd Place: Utah State
 
Commercial Aviation Category
1st Place: United Airlines Team Cleveland
2nd Place: Alaska Airlines Team Seattle
3rd Place: FedEx
 
MRO/OEM Category
1st Place: Boeing
2nd Place: Flybe
3rd Place: HAECO

Military Category
1st Place: USCG Clearwater Air Station
2nd Place: Team Apache
3rd Place: US Army
 
General Aviation Category
1st Place: Flexjet
 
Space Category
1st Place: Virgin Galactic
 
In addition, two individuals were recognized for exemplifying the true spirit of the competition. “Recipients of the Charles E. Taylor Professional AMT Award are technicians who embody the true traits of Charles Taylor, the first aircraft mechanic, and demonstrate pride and professionalism,” says AMC Chairman Ken MacTiernan. “These team members were chosen based on their attitude and willingness to share knowledge and learn, as observed by judges during the competition.” This year’s award recipients were Chris Chido from Team Apache and Shayna Newman from West LA College. 

2016: Dallas

 
The winners from a field of 51 teams competing in 24 different events:

William F. “Bill” O’Brien Award for Excellence in Aircraft Maintenance (overall winner): Alaska Airlines Team Seattle
Charles E. Taylor Professional AMT Award: Dallas McLeod from Team Apache
Charles E. Taylor Professional AMT Award (Student): Gina Gottfredson-Kelly, Salt Lake Community College
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Commercial Aviation Category
1st Place: Alaska Airlines Team Seattle
2nd Place: Southwest Airlines
3rd Place: China Southern Airlines

General Aviation Category
1st Place: Flight Options

Military Category
1st Place: USAF McChord AFB
2nd Place: United States Army
3rd Place: United States Navy

Repair and Manufacturing Category
1st Place: FedEx Team Indianapolis
2nd Place: FedEx Team LAX
3rd Place: Embraer Team Legacy

School Category
1st Place: Utah State
2nd Place: West LA College
3rd Place: Broward College

Space Category
1st Place: Virgin Galactic

International Category
1st Place: China Southern Airlines
2nd Place: Embraer Team Legacy
3rd Place: Australian Licensed Aircraft Engineers Association (ALAEA)

2015: Miami Beach

 
The winners from a field of 39 teams competing in 20 different events:

William F. “Bill” O’Brien Award for Excellence in Aircraft Maintenance (overall winner): FedEx Indianapolis
Charles E. Taylor Professional AMT Award (Student): Brandon Dubberly, Eastern Florida State University
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Commercial Aviation Category
1st Place: Southwest Airlines
2nd Place: Air China
3rd Place: Alaska Airlines

General Aviation Category
1st Place: Flight Options

Military Category
1st Place: New Zealand Air Force
2nd Place: United States Army
3rd Place: United States Coast Guard

​Repair and Manufacturing Category
1st Place: FedEx Team Indianapolis
2nd Place: Australian Licensed Aircraft Engineers Association (ALAEA)
3rd Place: Boeing

School Category
1st Place: Salt Lake Community College Team Yellow
2nd Place: Indian Hills Community College
3rd Place: Utah State

Space Category
1st Place: Virgin Galactic

International Commercial Aviation Category
1st Place: Air China
2nd Place: China Southern
3rd Place: China Eastern

2014: Las Vegas

 
The winners from a field of 28 teams competing in 16 different events:

William F. “Bill” O’Brien Award for Excellence in Aircraft Maintenance (overall winner): Boeing
Charles E. Taylor Professional AMT Award: Mr. Geoff Hyatt, ALAEA

Commercial Aviation Category
1st Place: Team UPS
2nd Place: Team FedEx
3rd Place: Team Alaska Airlines

General Aviation Category
1st Place: Team Flight Options

Repair and Manufacturing Category
1st Place: Team Boeing
2nd Place: Team TIMCO

School Category
1st Place: Team Redstone
2nd Place: Team Salt Lake Community College Team 2
3rd Place: Team West LA College

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