The TWU International donated money to a fund in which the very first AMT, Charles Taylor, would be honored. There were actually to be three busts made for American aviation workers that paid tribute to Charles Taylor and our profession.
Charles Taylor made the first aircraft engine that was light enough yet powerful enough to sustain heavier than air flight. The accomplishment was remarkable.
The three busts were to be display in Kansas City, Tulsa and Alliance. In the past I have been at odds with the TWU on many issues but this time I have to give credit where credit is due-the TWU stepped up and displayed their respect and honor to a well deserving pioneer of flight and the aviation maintenance profession by funding this project.
A few months ago I finally discovered where the company decided it would be appropriate to display this important symbol at Tulsa-behind locked doors, behind the stairs, and in the corner of the Administration building.
By placing the bust behind locked glass doors the average maintenance worker is unable to even access this tribute to Charles Taylor and the aircraft maintenance profession. But let's say a worker is able to access the area, I did (via a reluctant security guy with a suit and a ear piece)...
The maintenance worker would still need to know to look behind the stairs and in the corner.
The selection of this area to display the bust is terrible decision at best but to me and other AMT's it is nothing less than a slap in the face. A symbol of the company's contempt for the aviation worker and aviation history.
Most Tulsa AMT's are not even aware of the bust!
Whether the decision is an accidental faux paux or not the bust location is disrespectful and unfortunately a symbol of either disregard or contempt.
Hey company officials-instead of showing your disregard or contempt for aviation maintenance workers how about moving this bust to a place where the aviation workers and even the public can view this important tribute?
Prove to us that the decision to place the bust in the corner, behind the stairs, behind locked doors was just a silly mistake.
Charles Taylor made the first aircraft engine that was light enough yet powerful enough to sustain heavier than air flight. The accomplishment was remarkable.
The three busts were to be display in Kansas City, Tulsa and Alliance. In the past I have been at odds with the TWU on many issues but this time I have to give credit where credit is due-the TWU stepped up and displayed their respect and honor to a well deserving pioneer of flight and the aviation maintenance profession by funding this project.
A few months ago I finally discovered where the company decided it would be appropriate to display this important symbol at Tulsa-behind locked doors, behind the stairs, and in the corner of the Administration building.
By placing the bust behind locked glass doors the average maintenance worker is unable to even access this tribute to Charles Taylor and the aircraft maintenance profession. But let's say a worker is able to access the area, I did (via a reluctant security guy with a suit and a ear piece)...
The maintenance worker would still need to know to look behind the stairs and in the corner.
The selection of this area to display the bust is terrible decision at best but to me and other AMT's it is nothing less than a slap in the face. A symbol of the company's contempt for the aviation worker and aviation history.
Most Tulsa AMT's are not even aware of the bust!
Whether the decision is an accidental faux paux or not the bust location is disrespectful and unfortunately a symbol of either disregard or contempt.
Hey company officials-instead of showing your disregard or contempt for aviation maintenance workers how about moving this bust to a place where the aviation workers and even the public can view this important tribute?
Prove to us that the decision to place the bust in the corner, behind the stairs, behind locked doors was just a silly mistake.