His business card says he is the vice president of Cincinnati Avionics. But when we asked Scott Cole what his title is, his humble reply was, “You could say I am the person who oversees operations. I’m the one who signs the work order off at the end of the day.”
D.O.M. News
04/01/2013 - 12:00
In the United States, we have a federal system based on the principle of checks and balances. Each branch (legislative, executive and judicial) has separation of powers, ensuring none exceeds its constitutionally granted authority. Consequently, the legislative branch (Congress) passes laws which are enforced by the executive branch (the president and the expansive bureaucracy) and interpreted by the judicial branch (the courts, including the Supreme Court).
04/01/2013 - 12:00
The first time I picked up a standard aircraft handbook in 1989, I was instantly amazed at the standardized aircraft hardware markings and predetermined set of part numbers that were understood by almost everyone in the aviation maintenance community. I recall studying materials and rivets in FAA Advisory Circular AC43-13, thinking that the aircraft hardware system was pretty fool proof. I could see no reason why anyone would want to alter something that had worked so well for several decades.
04/01/2013 - 12:00
These days, it isn’t uncommon for a company with an air carrier certificate for conducting Part 135 operations to also hold a Part 145 repair station certificate. In this situation, the company’s repair station business performs maintenance on both the aircraft operated by the air carrier as well as other aircraft. For smaller businesses, it isn’t unusual for the company to employ individuals who hold both an airman certificate and a mechanic certificate.
04/01/2013 - 12:00
Today, more than ever, aviation is evolving into a global business. Our front-line sales and customer service representatives may often be the very first people that foreign visitors to our country interact with. Or we may be the first visitor from our company in the customer’s home land. These perceptions and greetings may form lasting impressions to the visitors and hosting personnel. It is important that aviation representatives are trained in the basics of international etiquette and understanding of foreign cultures.
04/01/2013 - 12:00
Greenwich AeroGroup announces the hiring of Brian Dannewitz as the President of Professional Aviation Associates.
04/01/2013 - 12:00
Pro Star Aviation, LLC announces the promotion of Mark Ordung to Avionics Technical Sales.
In his new role, Ordung’s responsibilities will include technical support and quoting all aspects of avionics installations.
04/01/2013 - 12:00
Constant Aviation, LLC, a maintenance, repair, and overhaul facility headquartered at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, announces that David Bowman has been named vice president of operations for the Cleveland facilities.
04/01/2013 - 12:00
When I started this series, I expected to be able to cover all of the elements of electronic signatures in just three issues. As I proceed and dig deeper into the topic, I find it necessary to expand to four issues in order to cover the details well enough to be helpful in understanding how electronic signatures will impact our industry.
04/01/2013 - 12:00
Wow! That’s a loaded question without a direct answer because it all depends on your particular organization. I can point to one reason for this: organizational culture.
04/01/2013 - 10:49
Baker Aviation Announces a new Limited Time Introductory offer of $18,500* for Hawker Inspections. The rate includes 12, 24, or 48 month inspection programs. According to Ray Goyco, COO of Baker Aviation, "we have recently added new management, new hangar space, and have instituted a renewed emphasis on customer satisfaction. We want Hawker operators to experience our upgrades and changes and so are offering this unbeatable rate for a limited time." Call Baker Aviation at 972-248-0457 and ask for Joe Wehrle, or email at joe@baker-aviation.com.
03/26/2013 - 22:07
Atlanta - Greenwich AeroGroup announces the hiring of Brian Dannewitz as the president of Professional Aviation Associates. Dannewitz began his aviation career serving in the Army National Guard and United States Army Reserve in various aircraft maintenance positions. In the course of the last 25 years, has held leadership positions with companies such as United Technologies Corp – Pratt & Whitney, Northwest Airlines, Midway Airlines and AAR Defense Systems.
03/26/2013 - 22:05
Wichita, KS - Cessna Aircraft Company, a Textron Inc. company, recently rolled out the 400th production unit of the company's CJ3 business jet from its production facility in Wichita. The CJ3 is categorized as a light business jet and is in its ninth year of service. The event was marked with a rollout celebration and a photo opportunity for Cessna employees from the CJ3 assembly line.
03/26/2013 - 22:04
Lincoln, NE - Duncan Aviation recently opened an avionics satellite shop at the Portland International Airport (PDX) in Portland, OR, to meet the demands of the business jet and turbo prop market in the Pacific Northwest. The Portland shop is located within a Flightcraft facility and is supported by Duncan Aviation’s two full-service business aviation MRO facilities in Lincoln, NE, and Battle Creek, MI.
For more information, visit www.duncanaviation.aero.
03/26/2013 - 22:02
East Alton, IL - West Star Aviation announces that it has completed the first-ever installation of Rockwell Collins’ Skybox in a Gulfstream G550. The installation was completed at West Star’s East Alton (ALN) location and was delivered on time at the beginning of March 2013.
The Skybox enables users to take full advantage of an onboard Apple iTunes library to share movies, TV shows and music wirelessly and on demand.
West Star installed the Skybox AMSU-5100, the larger capacity of the two available units, into the Gulfstream G550.
03/25/2013 - 14:29
For 50 years, the General Aviation Awards program and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have recognized aviation professionals for their contributions to general aviation in the fields of flight instruction, aviation maintenance, avionics and safety.
03/18/2013 - 12:50
Tdata announces the addition of the Avantext® line of Airworthiness Directive libraries to Tdata’s line of products and services. Tdata and Avantext customers will now have more choices in the products they use for FAA Airworthiness publications.
Tdata will continue to offer its popular IApproach™ Regulatory library in addition to the Avantext AD libraries so that all customers will continue to receive the same product that they have been using.
03/12/2013 - 16:11
Washington, D.C. – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today approved the Boeing Commercial Airplane Company's certification plan for the redesigned 787 battery system, after thoroughly reviewing Boeing’s proposed modifications and the company’s plan to demonstrate that the system will meet FAA requirements. The certification plan is the first step in the process to evaluate the 787’s return to flight and requires Boeing to conduct extensive testing and analysis to demonstrate compliance with the applicable safety regulations and special conditions.