Maintenance
Technical Reward and Career
Scholarship (TRACS)
PRESENTED BY: Steve King & Jim Huntoon
Maintenance Management Conference | Portland, OR | May 5 – 7, 2015
Mission Statement
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The Committee is dedicated to promoting technical education and professional development as a means for business aviation maintenance technicians to enhance their career
NBAA Maintenance TRACS History
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In less than 10 years the program has provided over 310 courses
and provided a path for many talented technicians to join us in business aviation. In addition, to
providing growth opportunities for many current technicians.
2005 – Founded – First Press Release
2006 - First courses awarded
10 sponsors
17 courses
Today -
2015
21 sponsors (courses only)
43 courses
NBAA Maintenance TRACS 2015
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• 127 applications (63% increase)
• 42 courses awarded (Retail $418,000)
• 16 schools
• 5 travel request –to date
• 2014 -14 request = $18,535
WA
OR
NV CA UT
ID
AZ NM
MT
WY
CO
SD
ND
KS
NE
OK
TX
IA
MN
AR
WI
MO
AL LA
IL
TN
IN
MS
MI
FL
KY
GA
SC
OH
NC
VT
NY
ME
PA
WV VA
CT
DE MD
171 APPROVED MAINTENACE SCHOOLS
MA NH
NJ
TRACS Momentum
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• Adjusted TRACS application language for international students
• Increased program communication
• Many of our recipients are now working in Business Aviation
• Multiple internship opportunities as a result of TRACS presentation
at last year
TRACS Communication
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Social Media
• Dedicated NBAA TRACS LinkedIn Site launched Jan.
10, 2015 (James Sullivan, Reginald Mittelsdorf)
• Twitter launched Jan. 10, 2015 (James Sullivan)
@NBAATRACS
NBAAvideo
NBAA TRACS
NBAA
The Future is in OUR HANDS
• New technicians are needed in the Business Aviation industry.
• TRACS – 42 Technicians going through training every year.
• 1/3 of the TRACS Scholarships are looking for Opportunity in the year
they complete their training.
• HELP THESE STUDENTS FIND QUALITY TECHNICIAN POSITIONS
CAN YOU FIND QUALITY TECHNICIANS ?
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NBAA TRACS LinkedIn Web Site-What does Success Look Like
Casey Rodriguez
Avionics Technician at Dassault Aircraft Services - Reno
All I can say is that the TRACS scholarship has definitely helped me in my professional career. I received a scholarship last year and having the
opportunity to attend a great course with Williams International and gain valuable experience from it. I now have a job with Dassault Aircraft Services
straight out of school. Thank you for everything and I hope the program continues to help many young technicians like myself.
Cole Williams
Technician at Gulfstream Aerospace
The NBAA has been invaluable in giving me the tools to set me apart when beginning my career in aviation. The NBAA TRACS scholarships awarded
me top notch training at a critical point in my career. I was able to attend several of the NBAA maintenance conferences which allowed me to network
with accomplished business aviation professionals. All the staff and members that are involved in the NBAA gave me advice and support which
allowed me to achieve my goals in the aviation industry. I am grateful for my relationship with this organization.
James Sullivan
James Sullivan is a Product Support Technical Advisor at Williams International
As a TRACS Scholar who went on to work for an OEM and donor, I feel truly blessed by he success of this program. Many thanks to all who make
this terrific program possible! GO TRACS!
James (Jay) King
Senior Aircraft Maintenance Manager at Oshkosh Corporation
NBAA Maintenance TRACS is a remarkable opportunity which is actively shaping the future of our industry. The recipients of this outstanding
achievement go on to be the leaders of their respective segments within business aviation maintenance. I would encourage any individual seeking
career advancement to consider applying for this scholarship. Recipients who are awarded such training opportunities as TRACS are recognized for
their increased marketability and versatility when searching for employment and promotion
Reggie Mittlesdorf
Certification Engineer at Dassault Aircraft Services
When I was a student at ERAU still trying to keep up with the day to day demands of classes, it was difficult to get on the professional networking and
connection building path. Thanks to the TRACS scholarship, I not only learned so much from the award course, but more importantly also started to make
meaningful professional relationships. Thanks to Jim Huntoon's mentorship and introductions I was able to find a job with Dassault Aircraft Services, and
am thrilled to be a part of business aviation. It all started with a simple scholarship application!
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From the 171 part 147 Schools to our Men & Women of the Military, these are
the people you are supporting. 20% of our Awards go to Prior Military
Service Men & Women
Supporting our troops
Reprinted with permission from Lift magazine. Photo by DGMassey Photography
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2014 MMC Scholarship Recipients
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2014 NBAA-TRACS with Dassault Leadership
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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Students
TRACS 2015 Recipients
Dominck Albanese – Williams In’tl. FJ44 Line Maintenance Course
Jeancarlo Colon – GE Aviation CF34 Turbofan Line Maintenance Course
Joshua Jones – Bombardier Challenger 604/605 Maintenance Initial Course
Mark McGill – AeroTechna Solutions MSG-3 Course
Calvin Pereira – CAE Simuflite Falcon 50/50EX Maintenance Initial Course
Travis Tompkins – Textron Aviation Citation CE560XL Maintenance Initial Course
ERAU – TRACS 2015 Recipients (21 Awards)
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Steve Stodolski
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• Pratt and Whitney Aircraft Company in 1968
• Received his A&P in 1974
• Combs Gates, and then AMR Combs spanning from 1974 to 1994
• Director of Maintenance for Hubbell Corporation – 1994
• Committees and Advisory Boards including:
• Beech/Mitsubishi
• IAI – Gallaxy – Gulfstream – Astra 1125
• Bombardier CL-300, and
• Chairman of the Bombardier ISC/MSG 3 committee
• Founding member of the NBAA Maintenance Committee
• FAA’s Eastern Region Maintenance Technician of the Year for 2008 and
2009
Peter Stodolski
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• A& P School and was a TRACS Scholarship recipient - Bombardier Global initial course -
2007 Authorized Inspector Certificate - promoted to an “Expert” level Technician in early
2013
• NBAA Maintenance Committee member - June 2013
• Falcon 2000 Operator Advisory Board – October 2013
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• Master Technician Award for the Falcon 2000 EX/LX – December 2013
• Master Technician Award for Aviation Maintenance Management – June 2014
Peter Stodolski
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• Master Technician Award for Avionics including AET Certification - March 2015.
• Per his DOM Jim Lichlyter– “Pete’s professional accomplishments are
complimented by his integrity, consistent positive attitude, a healthy sense of
personal responsibility for the aircraft entrusted to his care and a willingness to
always be the first one in and the last one to leave”.
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TRACS Annual Golf Outing May 4th 1:45 shotgun start.
Ranked as the "#1 best course to hold
a golf tournament or corporate event
in Oregon" and as the "#2 public golf
course in Oregon" (only behind
Bandon Dunes) by the Portland
Business Journal
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RED SOLO CUP CHALLENGE
Sling Shot Hole
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Your TRACS TEAM
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Steve King [email protected]
Jim Huntoon [email protected]
Marlin Priest [email protected]
Lee Brewster [email protected]
Pat Delahoussaye [email protected]
John Salame [email protected]
Doug Gordon [email protected]
Ian Young [email protected]
Greg Hamelink [email protected]
Bob Gould [email protected]