Aircraft Maintenance

Ken MacTiernan –Ken MacTiernan is a 22 year AMT Line Mechanic with A.A. in Dallas, TX. He was a U.S.A.F. B-52 Aircraft Mechanic and earned his A&P license during his four year tour; being Honorably Discharged as an E-4. Having hiring on with A.A. in 1986 in LGA. He was a Lead Mechanic for 2 years. He is the founder of the non-profit Aircraft Maintenance Technicians Association, WWW.AMTAUSA.COM. Ken is married with two daughters. MacTiernan single-handedly raised money for placement of several Charles Taylor Bust donations in key locations throughout the country – the most notable at the Smithsonian Museum. Ken is also the Chairman for the AMT Society Scholarship Awards and Chairman for the AMT Society's Maintenance Skills Competition.

Peter Zeeb – Peter holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Aviation Maintenance Management from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. He also holds A&P and IA licenses. With 25 years of experience, his specific training is with Gulfstream, Dassault and Cessna airframes. He currently is in charge of the maintenance for two Gulfstream V’s and four 2000EXEasy’s. He has been on the Maintenance and Reliability Board with Dassault and the Citation X Technical Committee with Cessna. He was awarded the “Aviation Maintenance Technician of the Year” from the Eastern Region of the FAA in 2001. Previously involved with the Professional Aviation Maintenance Association (PAMA), Peter established the Wilmington PAMA chapter and was the past President. He served as Western Regional Director for one year.

George Miller – George R. Miller, JR. is a 19 year Continental Airline Inc. Hired in 13 Sep.87 IN IAD, Furloughed to EWR, DEN, LAX, IAH. Employee 9 years as a Jr. Technician, 10 years as a Hanger, Line Technician in Houston, Texas. Currently an A & P Line Lead Technician. Also Holding an FCC –Radar Endorsed, PAMA member for 10 yrs, Elected as S.W. Regional Director (2002-2006). AWAM member since 2004, AMCC member (1999-2004). George is married with 5 children, also George and his Bride (Kathy ) of 15 years are Foster Parents for 12 years.

Joe Hawkins - is an Assistant Professor in the Aerospace Department at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU). He is an U.S. Army veteran and served as a CH-47 Chinook helicopter Flight Engineer. He began his civilian career with Stevens Aviation in South Carolina transferring to Nashville. Before teaching at MTSU, Joe was the Chief Aviation Maintenance Technician for the State of Tennessee. In 2006, Joe was selected as the Federal Aviation Administration’s National Aviation Maintenance Technician of the Year.

Kevin Curry – Kevin’s career spans 32 years. Beginning with the US Navy as an aviation metal smith performing as final checker / trouble shooter while aboard aircraft carrier USS Independence. Followed by 17 years turning a wrench. Then 15 providing training, leadership and management. He covered General, private, commercial and regional aviation. From Cessna 150’s to Boeing 777’s and now is involved in marketing and sales for Aviation Skills Matrix, an aviation maintenance software solution provider."