By: Steve Miles
The aviation sector is a multi-faceted industry where many dream to starting a new career; aviation maintenance, however, does not always get the attention it deserves. This is what Prima Air hopes to reverse by changing perceptions and offering new opportunities for aspiring young professionals.
Working Together, Working Better
Being part of a team that cares both for the job and for each other is what makes all the difference when it comes to choosing the right company to work for. Prima Air prides itself in doing just that and tries to provide it regularly. As a company that provides experts in maintaining and repairing aircraft, it is vital the team is celebrated for all the hard work they do to keep the skies safe.
To this end, the team has recently celebrated the National Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) Day on 24 May by holding a cookout, giving staff the chance to celebrate and bond.
“We are a close-knit group that supports each other,” Prima Air’s VP of Maintenance, Adam Stanley, notes. “Everyone is highly skilled in their own way, together we have over 280 years of aviation maintenance experience.”
Expertise And Knowledge
“My job is to make sure everyone has what they need to be successful, empowering people to make decisions, leading to better growth and overall happiness at work,” Stanley explains.
He started his career as an entry-level mechanic at Gulfstream Aerospace, where he spent 15 years. There he became one of the original members of the Gulfstream Field Airborne Support Team (FAST), establishing 7 FAST bases and managing the West Coast operation with over 25 technicians deployed worldwide supporting AOG aircraft.
Looking for the next challenge in his aviation career, he left Gulfstream to become the Director of Maintenance for a charter operator. As the accountable manager to the FAA he was responsible for a fleet of over 60 corporate aircraft and maintenance technicians based globally.
A Career With a Difference
“My advice for anyone interested in pursuing a career in aviation maintenance is to go for it. It has been one of the best decisions for me personally. Every day is different, and it has allowed me to meet great people all over the world.”
“It is an extremely rewarding experience that takes a lot of hard work and dedication.”
Rewards can come in many shapes and forms in the aviation maintenance sector, especially when working for Prima Air – and the team has certainly had its fair share of them. Pegasus Elite Aviation – recently acquired by Prima Air – has maintained the highest industry-standard Argus Platinum Safety Certification since 2008.
“Working as an aviation maintenance technician at Prima Air is a great experience that offers talented individuals great opportunities within an industry-leading company committed to the highest standards,” Stanley adds.
Why Aviation Maintenance?
“A typical day for a maintenance technician at Prima Air is never the same,” he explains. “One day you can be replacing a tire and another day troubleshooting an autopilot issue or replacing a winglet. Our technicians gain a lot of experience from the fast-paced and ever-changing environment. “
Prima Air also provides training programs for aviation technicians for hands-on experience. Due to high demand, new graduates can easily secure a well-paying job upon completion of the program, meaning additional experience and a great career start.
“Our primary mission is to keep the aircraft in the safest possible condition to deliver the premium experience that our passengers expect.”
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