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American Airlines honored five exceptional aviation maintenance technicians (AMTs) with the Ken MacTiernan Excellence in Aviation Maintenance Award. The award, established in 2019, recognizes AMTs who uphold high standards in aircraft maintenance and promote the profession. Kevin Brickner, Senior VP of Technical Operations, praised the honorees for their work in hangars, communities, and inspiring future AMTs.

The award's namesake, Ken MacTiernan, is a 38-year AMT veteran who helped create National AMT Day (May 24). The 2024 recipients are:

  • Edmund Bossart (LAX) - 44 years of service
  • Joni Haddorff (LAS) - 24 years of service
  • Armen Hambartsounian (LAX) - 25 years of service
  • Dennis Lyle (TUL) - 35 years of service
  • John Wong (KIN) - 35 years of service

These AMTs are recognized for their commitment to safety, reliability, and excellence in aviation maintenance.

American Airlines ha onorato cinque eccezionali tecnici della manutenzione aeronautica (AMT) con il Ken MacTiernan Excellence in Aviation Maintenance Award. Questo premio, istituito nel 2019, riconosce gli AMT che mantengono elevati standard nella manutenzione degli aerei e promuovono la professione. Kevin Brickner, VP senior delle operazioni tecniche, ha elogiato i premiati per il loro lavoro nei hangar, nelle comunità e per ispirare i futuri AMT.

Il premiato, Ken MacTiernan, è un veterano AMT con 38 anni di esperienza che ha contribuito a creare la Giornata Nazionale degli AMT (24 maggio). I destinatari del 2024 sono:

  • Edmund Bossart (LAX) - 44 anni di servizio
  • Joni Haddorff (LAS) - 24 anni di servizio
  • Armen Hambartsounian (LAX) - 25 anni di servizio
  • Dennis Lyle (TUL) - 35 anni di servizio
  • John Wong (KIN) - 35 anni di servizio

Questi AMT vengono riconosciuti per il loro impegno nella sicurezza, affidabilità ed eccellenza nella manutenzione aeronautica.

American Airlines ha honrado a cinco técnicos excepcionales de mantenimiento de aviación (AMT) con el Premio Ken MacTiernan a la Excelencia en Mantenimiento de Aviación. Este premio, establecido en 2019, reconoce a los AMT que mantienen altos estándares en el mantenimiento de aeronaves y promueven la profesión. Kevin Brickner, VP senior de Operaciones Técnicas, elogió a los homenajeados por su trabajo en hangares, comunidades e inspirar a futuros AMT.

El homónimo del premio, Ken MacTiernan, es un veterano AMT con 38 años de experiencia que ayudó a crear el Día Nacional de AMT (24 de mayo). Los destinatarios de 2024 son:

  • Edmund Bossart (LAX) - 44 años de servicio
  • Joni Haddorff (LAS) - 24 años de servicio
  • Armen Hambartsounian (LAX) - 25 años de servicio
  • Dennis Lyle (TUL) - 35 años de servicio
  • John Wong (KIN) - 35 años de servicio

Estos AMT son reconocidos por su compromiso con la seguridad, fiabilidad y excelencia en el mantenimiento de aviación.

아메리칸 항공은 다섯 명의 뛰어난 항공 정비 기술자(AMT)에게 켄 맥티어난 항공 정비 우수상을 수여했습니다. 이 상은 2019년에 제정되어 항공기 정비에서 높은 기준을 유지하고 이 직업을 홍보하는 AMT를 인정합니다. 테크니컬 오퍼레이션의 수석 부사장인 케빈 브리크너는 헌정자들이 헹가르, 지역사회 및 미래 AMT를 고무시키기 위한 노력을 인정했습니다.

이번 상의 이름을 딴 켄 맥티어난은 38년 경력의 AMT 베테랑으로 5월 24일을 국가 AMT의 날로 만드는 데 기여했습니다. 2024년 수상자는 다음과 같습니다:

  • 에드먼드 보사트 (LAX) - 44년 근무
  • 조니 헤도프 (LAS) - 24년 근무
  • 아르멘 헴바르츠운 (LAX) - 25년 근무
  • 데니스 라일 (TUL) - 35년 근무
  • 존 웡 (KIN) - 35년 근무

이 AMT들은 항공 정비의 안전, 신뢰성 및 우수성에 대한 헌신으로 인정받고 있습니다.

American Airlines a honoré cinq techniciens d'entretien aéronautique (AMT) exceptionnels avec le Prix d'Excellence en Entretien Aéronautique Ken MacTiernan. Ce prix, créé en 2019, reconnaît les AMT qui maintiennent des normes élevées dans l'entretien des avions et promeuvent la profession. Kevin Brickner, Vice-Président Senior des Opérations Techniques, a loué les lauréats pour leur travail dans les hangars, dans les communautés et pour avoir inspiré de futurs AMT.

Le nom du prix, Ken MacTiernan, est un vétéran AMT avec 38 ans d'expérience qui a aidé à créer la Journée Nationale des AMT (24 mai). Les lauréats de 2024 sont :

  • Edmund Bossart (LAX) - 44 ans de service
  • Joni Haddorff (LAS) - 24 ans de service
  • Armen Hambartsounian (LAX) - 25 ans de service
  • Dennis Lyle (TUL) - 35 ans de service
  • John Wong (KIN) - 35 ans de service

Ces AMT sont reconnus pour leur engagement envers la sécurité, la fiabilité et l'excellence dans l'entretien aéronautique.

American Airlines hat fünf herausragende Flugzeugwartungstechniker (AMT) mit dem Ken MacTiernan Excellence in Aviation Maintenance Award geehrt. Der Preis, der 2019 ins Leben gerufen wurde, würdigt AMTs, die hohe Standards in der Flugzeugwartung einhalten und den Beruf fördern. Kevin Brickner, Senior VP für technische Abläufe, lobte die Ausgezeichneten für ihre Arbeit in Hangars, Gemeinden und dafür, dass sie zukünftige AMTs inspirieren.

Der Namensgeber des Preises, Ken MacTiernan, ist ein 38-jähriger AMT-Veteran, der zur Schaffung des National AMT Day (24. Mai) beigetragen hat. Die Preisträger 2024 sind:

  • Edmund Bossart (LAX) - 44 Jahre im Dienst
  • Joni Haddorff (LAS) - 24 Jahre im Dienst
  • Armen Hambartsounian (LAX) - 25 Jahre im Dienst
  • Dennis Lyle (TUL) - 35 Jahre im Dienst
  • John Wong (KIN) - 35 Jahre im Dienst

Diese AMT werden für ihr Engagement für Sicherheit, Zuverlässigkeit und Exzellenz in der Flugzeugwartung anerkannt.

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FORT WORTH, TX / ACCESSWIRE / September 26, 2024 / American Airlines recognized five of its top aviation maintenance technicians (AMTs) for their exceptional work in their field as recipients of this year's Ken MacTiernan Excellence in Aviation Maintenance Award. Since 2019, the award has been honoring AMTs at American who exhibit the qualities of professional AMTs, strive to uphold the highest standards in aircraft maintenance and support and promote the profession.

"Each year we gather to celebrate American's best and brightest AMTs," said Kevin Brickner, American's Senior Vice President of Technical Operations. "Not only are we honoring these mechanics for the work they do in the hangar to keep our customers and team members safe, but the work they do in their communities and with the future generation of AMTs. The honorees are an inspiration to their fellow team members and to the entire aviation maintenance industry."

The award's namesake, San Diego-based Ken MacTiernan, has been an AMT with American for more than 38 years and is most notably known for being instrumental in creating National AMT Day. The nationally observed day (May 24) is designated to honor AMTs who are committed to maintaining safe and reliable aircraft.

The 2024 honorees are:

Edmund (Ed) Bossart
Los Angeles (LAX)
44 years of AMT service

Joni Haddorff
Las Vegas (LAS)
24 years of AMT service

Armen Hambartsounian
Los Angeles (LAX)
25 years of AMT service

Dennis Lyle
Tulsa, Okla. (TUL)
35 years of AMT service

John Wong
Kingston, Jamaica (KIN)
35 years of AMT service



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FAQ

What is the Ken MacTiernan Excellence in Aviation Maintenance Award given by American Airlines (AAL)?

The Ken MacTiernan Excellence in Aviation Maintenance Award is an annual recognition by American Airlines for top aviation maintenance technicians (AMTs) who exhibit professional qualities, uphold high standards in aircraft maintenance, and promote the profession. It was established in 2019.

How many AMTs received the Ken MacTiernan Award from American Airlines (AAL) in 2024?

American Airlines (AAL) recognized five aviation maintenance technicians (AMTs) with the Ken MacTiernan Excellence in Aviation Maintenance Award in 2024.

Who is Ken MacTiernan and why is the American Airlines (AAL) award named after him?

Ken MacTiernan is a San Diego-based AMT with over 38 years of service at American Airlines. The award is named after him because he was instrumental in creating National AMT Day, observed on May 24 to honor AMTs committed to maintaining safe and reliable aircraft.

When is National AMT Day and what is its significance for American Airlines (AAL)?

National AMT Day is observed on May 24. It's significant for American Airlines (AAL) as it honors aviation maintenance technicians (AMTs) who are committed to maintaining safe and reliable aircraft, aligning with the company's focus on safety and excellence in maintenance.

What are the names and service years of the 2024 Ken MacTiernan Award recipients at American Airlines (AAL)?

The 2024 recipients of the Ken MacTiernan Award at American Airlines (AAL) are: Edmund Bossart (44 years), Joni Haddorff (24 years), Armen Hambartsounian (25 years), Dennis Lyle (35 years), and John Wong (35 years).

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