Aerospace Maintenance Council
Behind every safe and successful flight is a team of incredibly skilled aircraft maintenance technicians working tirelessly behind the scenes. 🛠️
As a long-term supporting sponsor of The Competition, FedEx is proud to spotlight the amazing talent at MRO Americas. Year after year, we are dedicated to celebrating the industry's best, supporting our current teams, and inspiring the next generation of aviation professionals. ✈️
From ensuring the safety and reliability of global fleets to building a deeply rewarding career, aviation maintenance technicians truly keep the world moving!
"The craft is not just a job... it's something that we have to keep on feeding to make it grow."
~ Dave Jones | Director of TechOps Production at Southwest Airlines
A massive thank you to Southwest Airlines for their continued support and sponsorship for The Competition at ✈️
Our mission is to celebrate and elevate the vital skill set of aircraft maintenance professionals. It is sponsors like Southwest that allow us to continue giving back to the industry, supporting competitor teams, and inspiring the next generation of technicians.
The Council is incredibly proud to partner with an airline that represents the pinnacle of aircraft maintenance and aviation success. Thank you for helping us keep the future of aviation secure, skillful, and strong!
06/21/2026
💡Why Culture Matters: Trust, Reporting, and the Two Sides of Safety
Aircraft maintenance isn't just about turning wrenches, it's about the organizational culture that supports the technician on the hangar floor.
A recent 2026 study published in Aerospace surveyed 240 active, FAA-certificated AMTs across U.S. Part 121 commercial airlines to look at the psychological landscape of maintenance divisions. The researchers looked at safety from two angles: Occupational Safety (keeping technicians physically safe) and Aviation Safety (ensuring flight airworthiness).
The biggest takeaway? Trust and fear dictate safety outcomes.
🫱🏾🫲🏼 The Trust Factor: When technicians have a high level of trust in management, their willingness to transparently report minor errors or procedural non-compliance increases dramatically.
⚠️ Catching Errors Early: Open, non-punitive reporting environments allow teams to catch and mitigate potential risks long before they can scale into systemic safety issues.
😧 Reducing Fear: A culture built on accountability rather than fear is the ultimate line of defense for both worker safety and passenger airworthiness.
The Council supports recognizing and listening to our team as the foundation of global aviation safety. Let’s keep building a culture where open communication is championed.
🛠️ Read the full peer-reviewed study here: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-576X/12/2/37
06/19/2026
Event 2: American Airlines APU Burner Can
🏆 MRO/OEM: Team 48 – FedEx, Team MEM | Score: 488
🏆 School: Team 31 – Tulsa Tech, Aerospace Academy | Score: 440
Congratulations, teams! Great work 👏
Behind the scenes 🛠️ but always on the front line of safety. ✈️
Aircraft Maintenance Technicians (AMTs) are the unsung heroes of the aviation industry. They operate under intense high-pressure situations where "time is money," yet they never compromise on the safety of the 250+ passengers on board.
In this timely discussion, Bret Oestreich, National President of Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA), sits down to discuss the critical challenges facing the aviation maintenance workforce today. How do we support these vital professionals, and what will it take to attract, mentor, and retain the next generation of AMTs?
Watch the full clip and share your thoughts in the comments on how we can better champion our skilled trades: https://bit.ly/4uFvflm
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