On August 8, 2003, Our Aviation Maintenance Technician profession was sent
back in time 100 years!
The FAA Notice 8700.22, dated Aug. 8, 2003
Subject: NEW SECURITY-ENHANCED AIRMAN CERTIFICATES
Is a notice to advise us the new durable, composite polyvinylchloride media
credit card-sized certificate will be issued to ALL new and existing
airmen. WONDERFUL!
The new certificate feature graphics of the Wright Brothers, 1902 Wright
Glider, 1903 Wright Flyer, a Boeing Jet aircraft, Department of
Transportation seal, and a hologram of the FAA seal.
It appears most all the graphics on the certificate are in keeping with the
spirit of the Centennial of Flight celebration.
The Pilots: Are Orville and Wilbur Wright which the symbolization bares
their contribution to Aviation History they flew the first controlled
powered flight aircraft.
The Boeing aircraft: I'm at a loss the thought behind it's symbolized is it
in keeping with Centennial of Flight?
I would be a little irate, and aggravated if I was not given consideration
to the contribution to aviation history if I were affiliated with Lockheed,
Northrop, Beech, North American, Curtis, De Havilland, Fairchild, Grumman,
Hughes, Lear, Mooney, Rockwell, Sikorsky, Hiller, Stinson, Stearman, Taylor
Craft, WACO, Cessna, Piper, Bell, Hot air balloons, Gliders, Parachutes,
McDonald-Douglass (bought-out by Boeing) and other Americana aircraft
manufactures.
I was disheartened to see the greatest contributor to the success of the
Wright Brothers the "Unsung hero of aviation"; Charles Edward Taylor,
omitted from history and now from the airmen certificate. The Wright
Brothers mechanic, the father of Controlled Powered Flight, which is the
greatest symbolizes and a compliment that would have fostered the truer
meaning to the Centennial of Flight and the aviation maintenance
technician.
The graphics of the Department of Transportation seal and the hologram of
the FAA seal are self-explanatory.
The Notice "Inquires", offered a point of contact phone numbers for any
questions. Resulting in contacting Harold K. Everett, Airman Branch Manager
AFS-760, in Oklahoma City, Ok.
Mr. Everett indicated that he and two others were involved in the design
choices. I pointed out to the Airman Branch Manager the new certificate had
omitted a graphic, significant to Centennial of Flight.
What has sent our aviation maintenance profession back 100 years?
"Since 1993 the FAA has endeavored to recognize Mr. Taylor's contribution
to aviation history by way of the Charles E. Taylor "Master Mechanic"
award." "The absence of Charlie from the certificate sent aviation
maintenance technician community back 100 years." "A brief observation of
the certificate graphics most would presume the Wright Brothers graphic as
a representation for Pilots." "The Boeing aircraft generally a
representation to Aircraft." "However, Their is no graphic representation
for Mechanics and Repairmen?" Mr. Everett apologized for the oversight; on
second thought he didn't even know who Charlie was. This oversight by the
committee of three could have been avoided by additional forethought.
The committee of three could have employed the resources of the FAA's
National and Regional Safety Program Manager's network. To draw on this
resource would have captured comments and contributions similar to the
manner employed by the National Proposal for Rule Making ( NPRM )
process.
Mr. Everett made reference the FAA contracted with a California based
supplier. Which has a five-year agreement and has by now supplied the FAA
Airmen Certification Branch with 250,000 of the new certificates. At this
point in time there is no opportunity to add Charlie's graphic.
It would make good sense for the Airman Certification Branch to consider an
additional media credit certificate. Exclusively for the maintenance
technician and repairmen, graphics of Charles Taylor and the engine he
handcrafted which would be in keeping of the Centennial of Flight
celebration. As a proposal to make up for the supplementary certificate,
contemplate a fee of three dollars ($3.00).
Conventional wisdom would recommend the stockpiles of Wright Brother
certificates be made entirely available for the Pilots.
As the Centennial of Controlled Flight celebration rapidly approaches the
Aviation Maintenance Technicians attach a great deal of importance to our
past. We have a vision for the future that is clear, and focused to have
our profession to be recognized by OUR OWN and the Flying Public.
Special admiration should be shown to our Charles E. Taylor "Master
Mechanics" receipts. The new Taylor / Engine graphic certificate should be
adorned with the "Master Mechanic Crest" and the original issuance date. It
would be a noble and honorable mention to be acknowledged as a
card-carrying member of the CT"MM" club. This 'change of rating' fee should
be at 'no cost' to the honoree, validated by an authorized Administrator.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Hello everyone, Ken MacTiernan here. I am an American Airlines AMT Crew Chief in SAN. I am also the Director of the Aircraft Maintenance Technicians Association, AMTA. www.amtausa.com. Attached above is a letter written by Richard Dilbeck of the FAA's Sacramento FISDO. Most of you know Dilly. His letter hits home very strongly. To make sure that Charles E. Taylor is not over looked AGAIN by history I think we should contact Joe Escobar, Editor of AMT Magazine at [email protected] and voice our concerns. We should also contact other media people. Calling our local officials can help also. To the individuals who designed the new certificate did not add Charles E. Taylor's picture because they were not aware of his contributions. I can understand THEIR oversight. But it will be up to us and those we notify of this issue to champion the very person who started the profession we all entered. If possible maybe we can copy each other with whatever progress we make individually/together. Charlie must be remembered. Charlie WILL be remembered. Sincerely, Ken MacTiernan
back in time 100 years!
The FAA Notice 8700.22, dated Aug. 8, 2003
Subject: NEW SECURITY-ENHANCED AIRMAN CERTIFICATES
Is a notice to advise us the new durable, composite polyvinylchloride media
credit card-sized certificate will be issued to ALL new and existing
airmen. WONDERFUL!
The new certificate feature graphics of the Wright Brothers, 1902 Wright
Glider, 1903 Wright Flyer, a Boeing Jet aircraft, Department of
Transportation seal, and a hologram of the FAA seal.
It appears most all the graphics on the certificate are in keeping with the
spirit of the Centennial of Flight celebration.
The Pilots: Are Orville and Wilbur Wright which the symbolization bares
their contribution to Aviation History they flew the first controlled
powered flight aircraft.
The Boeing aircraft: I'm at a loss the thought behind it's symbolized is it
in keeping with Centennial of Flight?
I would be a little irate, and aggravated if I was not given consideration
to the contribution to aviation history if I were affiliated with Lockheed,
Northrop, Beech, North American, Curtis, De Havilland, Fairchild, Grumman,
Hughes, Lear, Mooney, Rockwell, Sikorsky, Hiller, Stinson, Stearman, Taylor
Craft, WACO, Cessna, Piper, Bell, Hot air balloons, Gliders, Parachutes,
McDonald-Douglass (bought-out by Boeing) and other Americana aircraft
manufactures.
I was disheartened to see the greatest contributor to the success of the
Wright Brothers the "Unsung hero of aviation"; Charles Edward Taylor,
omitted from history and now from the airmen certificate. The Wright
Brothers mechanic, the father of Controlled Powered Flight, which is the
greatest symbolizes and a compliment that would have fostered the truer
meaning to the Centennial of Flight and the aviation maintenance
technician.
The graphics of the Department of Transportation seal and the hologram of
the FAA seal are self-explanatory.
The Notice "Inquires", offered a point of contact phone numbers for any
questions. Resulting in contacting Harold K. Everett, Airman Branch Manager
AFS-760, in Oklahoma City, Ok.
Mr. Everett indicated that he and two others were involved in the design
choices. I pointed out to the Airman Branch Manager the new certificate had
omitted a graphic, significant to Centennial of Flight.
What has sent our aviation maintenance profession back 100 years?
"Since 1993 the FAA has endeavored to recognize Mr. Taylor's contribution
to aviation history by way of the Charles E. Taylor "Master Mechanic"
award." "The absence of Charlie from the certificate sent aviation
maintenance technician community back 100 years." "A brief observation of
the certificate graphics most would presume the Wright Brothers graphic as
a representation for Pilots." "The Boeing aircraft generally a
representation to Aircraft." "However, Their is no graphic representation
for Mechanics and Repairmen?" Mr. Everett apologized for the oversight; on
second thought he didn't even know who Charlie was. This oversight by the
committee of three could have been avoided by additional forethought.
The committee of three could have employed the resources of the FAA's
National and Regional Safety Program Manager's network. To draw on this
resource would have captured comments and contributions similar to the
manner employed by the National Proposal for Rule Making ( NPRM )
process.
Mr. Everett made reference the FAA contracted with a California based
supplier. Which has a five-year agreement and has by now supplied the FAA
Airmen Certification Branch with 250,000 of the new certificates. At this
point in time there is no opportunity to add Charlie's graphic.
It would make good sense for the Airman Certification Branch to consider an
additional media credit certificate. Exclusively for the maintenance
technician and repairmen, graphics of Charles Taylor and the engine he
handcrafted which would be in keeping of the Centennial of Flight
celebration. As a proposal to make up for the supplementary certificate,
contemplate a fee of three dollars ($3.00).
Conventional wisdom would recommend the stockpiles of Wright Brother
certificates be made entirely available for the Pilots.
As the Centennial of Controlled Flight celebration rapidly approaches the
Aviation Maintenance Technicians attach a great deal of importance to our
past. We have a vision for the future that is clear, and focused to have
our profession to be recognized by OUR OWN and the Flying Public.
Special admiration should be shown to our Charles E. Taylor "Master
Mechanics" receipts. The new Taylor / Engine graphic certificate should be
adorned with the "Master Mechanic Crest" and the original issuance date. It
would be a noble and honorable mention to be acknowledged as a
card-carrying member of the CT"MM" club. This 'change of rating' fee should
be at 'no cost' to the honoree, validated by an authorized Administrator.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Hello everyone, Ken MacTiernan here. I am an American Airlines AMT Crew Chief in SAN. I am also the Director of the Aircraft Maintenance Technicians Association, AMTA. www.amtausa.com. Attached above is a letter written by Richard Dilbeck of the FAA's Sacramento FISDO. Most of you know Dilly. His letter hits home very strongly. To make sure that Charles E. Taylor is not over looked AGAIN by history I think we should contact Joe Escobar, Editor of AMT Magazine at [email protected] and voice our concerns. We should also contact other media people. Calling our local officials can help also. To the individuals who designed the new certificate did not add Charles E. Taylor's picture because they were not aware of his contributions. I can understand THEIR oversight. But it will be up to us and those we notify of this issue to champion the very person who started the profession we all entered. If possible maybe we can copy each other with whatever progress we make individually/together. Charlie must be remembered. Charlie WILL be remembered. Sincerely, Ken MacTiernan
