The Professional Aviation Maintenance Association (PAMA), is a professional organization for Aviation Maintenance Technicians. PAMA was founded in 1972 as a not-for-profit 501(c)(6) trade organization to enhance professionalism and recognition of the Aviation Maintenance Technician through communication, education, representation and support—for continuous improvement in aviation safety.[1]

Goals

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  • Promote a high degree of professionalism among Aviation Maintenance personnel
  • Foster and improve methods, skills, learning, and achievement in the field of Aviation Maintenance
  • Conduct national, state, and local meetings and seminars
  • Recognize achievement in the field
  • Publish, distribute, and disseminate news, technical bulletins, journals and other appropriate publications dealing with the trade of Aviation Maintenance
  • Collaborate with other organizations in aviation
  • Address the queries of governmental agencies pertaining to maintenance rules and guidelines[2]

Leadership

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Chairman: Clark Gordon

Vice Chairperson: Dale Forton

Executive Director: Davin E. Hattaway[3]

PAMA Foundation

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The PAMA Foundation (PAMF) Student Scholarship Program was created to recognize and reward qualified aviation technicians and management students who have selected aviation maintenance as a career.[4]

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References

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  1. ^ "Mission & Vision". Professional Aviation Maintenance Association. Retrieved 2009-08-19.
  2. ^ "About PAMA". Professional Aviation Maintenance Association. Retrieved 2009-08-19.
  3. ^ "Board of Directors". Professional Aviation Maintenance Association. Retrieved 2009-08-19.
  4. ^ "PAMF Scholarship & Application Materials". Professional Aviation Maintenance Association. Retrieved 2009-08-19.