I love the aviation industry because of the people who are in it. Generally, I find that people in the aviation industry are personable, honest, intelligent and simply nice to be around. That is the main reason I have been in the industry for more than 37 years. I also have a personal passion to improve the aviation technician’s image and perception.
D.O.M. News
11/01/2014 - 12:00
What career path do you take if you have a degree in animal husbandry? Become an A&P mechanic, of course! Or so it was with John Coon, director of maintenance for Sanford, FL-based StarPort. We sat down with Coon to learn how he went from being a farmer in Massachusetts to being a director of maintenance in Florida.
11/01/2014 - 12:00
Safety should be on minds each day as aircraft maintenance professionals. We can’t afford to follow unsafe practices in our workplaces. There are many factors that affect safety, and we are honored to have some great contributing writers who discuss safety in the pages of D.O.M. magazine each month.
10/22/2014 - 21:10
Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI), the leading provider of hourly cost maintenance programs for the business aviation industry, concluded its 25th Anniversary celebration by recognizing the first client to enroll onto a JSSI Program at the National Business Aviation Association’s 2014 annual convention.
10/22/2014 - 21:00
Aviall, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, has entered into a distribution agreement with AvtechTyee, a subsidiary of The TransDigm Group, to market and distribute audio systems and power, lighting and controls products manufactured by AvtechTyee.
For more than 40 years, AvtechTyee has been an industry leader in the design, development and manufacture of electronic systems for air transport, regional commuter aircraft and business jets.
10/22/2014 - 20:42
ACR Electronics, Inc. announces that its all-new Cospas-Sarsat FAA approved ELT 1000 (Emergency Locator Transmitter) is now available for sale. The ARTEX ELT 1000 is competitively priced and designed with multiple installation configurations to reduce overall installation cost.
10/22/2014 - 20:27
The Sky Match™ Color Management System has been introduced by Sherwin-Williams Aerospace Coatings. Sky Match Color Management System is a userfriendly, web-based system designed to make color retrieval faster and more manageable for aerospace paint applicators. From simple color retrieval to custom color matching, Sky Match Color Management System will deliver improved MRO and aircraft paint shop productivity and profitability.
10/22/2014 - 07:28
On Oct. 21 at the NBAA Convention in Orlando, Jet Aviation presented Nathan Shumaker, a wounded warrior, with a one-of-a-kind, fully-customized John Deere vehicle.
10/17/2014 - 10:30
StarPort announces the release of its new website, www.starportusa.com. The new website is designed with a fresh new look, user-friendly navigation, and is updated with the latest information about StarPort's services.
StarPort offers a user-friendly and simple to navigate site. The design allows users to quickly find content thanks to its low heirachical structure and responsive mobile design.
10/16/2014 - 16:22
Curtis Superior Valve Company announces the FAA TSO-C76b approval of its new push to open fuel valves.
The new Curtis valves are made from brass with stainless steel springs to prevent rust and corrosion.
Application of the new valves are for the Cessna, Piper, and several other aircraft a well as many experimental and LSA aircraft.
Curtis has designed these Push to Open Valves with replaceable O'Rings that can be serviced in the field.
10/16/2014 - 16:00
A unique lightweight all-in-one “micro” ground power unit (GPU) that provides superior engine starts even on aircraft with over voltage sensitivities, as well as continuous power for powering up aircraft systems, has been launched patent pending by leading supplier, StartPac.
10/16/2014 - 15:46
Two recent oxygen deprivation events emphasize the importance of having supplemental oxygen available during various flight regimes. It is important to insure that your auxiliary oxygen systems are adequately serviced and functioning properly to provide oxygen supply as designed.
10/16/2014 - 15:37
Dallas Aeronautical Services (DAS) announces that Vince Doherty has joined the company as northeast regional manager. Doherty joins DAS with extensive aviation maintenance, regulatory, and compliance software experience. He is also very active in local and national aviation maintenance industry associations, including NBAA, LIBAA, and PAMA.
10/01/2014 - 15:34
Dumont Aviation announces that its accountable manager Gerard van Dyk has received the FAA Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award. The award is given in appreciation for dedicated service, technical expertise, professionalism and outstanding maintenance contributions to further the cause of aviation safety.
10/01/2014 - 12:00
What goes up must come down
Spinning wheel got to go round
Talking about your troubles it’s a crying sin
Ride a painted pony
Let the spinning wheel spin
“Spinning Wheel” by Blood Sweat and Tears
Unknown or Inadvertent Ingestion: An Unconvincing Affirmative Defense to a Positive Drug Test Result
10/01/2014 - 12:00
10/01/2014 - 12:00
Some years ago I was watching a TV piece about marine corps ranger training, and one part still sticks with me.
10/01/2014 - 12:00
Generation Y (millennials) are coming into the aviation industry today. I hear many similar complaints about them, especially from the older aviators, such as:
• They are not dedicated to the company — it is always about me
• They do not want to work nights or weekends
• They want instant gratification, such as promotions and money
10/01/2014 - 12:00
Although common now, the concept of firefighting from the air was not an easy sell to the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) before WWII because aircraft had not yet been designed for safely deploying men and equipment using parachutes. In 1939, Henry Ford’s all-metal Trimotor airplane quickly became the USFS’s best hope to use in an experimental parachute program.
The First Smokejumpers
10/01/2014 - 12:00
Imagine walking into your favorite coffee shop and hearing a customer loudly berate the barista for serving them the incorrect coffee beverage, or watching another visibly frustrated customer slam a drink on the table. Have you seen a driver so filled with road rage that they nearly caused an accident in an effort to ‘get even’? How about watching a manager chastise an intimidated employee?