An Outstanding Contribution
AMXAA Mechanic Award winners have been chosen by their peers, association members, as having made an outstanding contribution to the field and to aviation.
These are the best of the best Aircraft Mechanics, each in their own way.
2024 Awards Click here for 2023 Award Winners
Ken MacTiernan - Exemplary Service Award
Ken MacTiernan, we would like to say THANK YOU for your exemplary service to this industry!
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In addition to 40+ years of being an aircraft mechanic he has relentlessly served the people of this industry. He is the magnet and the glue that brings and holds the maintenance competition together. He was a part of raising the funds for and putting the bust of Charles Taylor in the National Museum of the Air Force. He works to educate the public about this profession and for the advancement of each and every person working in it. He does all of this and so much more! THANK YOU KEN!
Taylor Summers - Golden Wrench Award
Congratulations to Taylor Summers, the 2024 Golden Wrench Award Winner!
Taylor is very attentive to detail and ensures that we work in the safest, yet most efficient manner possible. Taylor is a great set of eyes and ears and is one of the best people to have on your side when troubleshooting a complex problem. Aviation needs more people like this that are an open book. Taylor is quick to share his knowledge with anyone that needs it and often times is able to assist others in dispatching their aircraft safely and on time.
TJ Kopanski - Top Shenanigator
TJ is always stirring the pot and spreading humor. Very active in the group, can dish it out and take it, well deserving of the Shenanigator Award!
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Benton Webb - Top FNG
Benton is quick to learn new things and is a sponge to new information. He is not afraid to get down and dirty on complex tasks and enjoys learning. He is great at receiving constructive criticism and uses it to better himself as an aircraft mechanic. Aviation needs more FNGs like Benton.
