The Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award is an honor presented by the United States
Federal Aviation Administration
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in honor of
Charles Taylor, the first
aviation
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mechanic
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Duties
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in
powered flight
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. The award recognizes the lifetime accomplishments of senior aviation mechanics. Taylor served as the Wright brothers' mechanic and is credited with designing and building the engine for their first successful aircraft.
To be eligible for the award, a person must:
*Have 50 years in
aviation maintenance as an accredited mechanic or repairman
*Be an FAA-certificated mechanic or repairman for a minimum of 30 years
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See also
* List of aviation awards
This list of aviation awards is an index to articles about notable awards given in the field of aviation. It includes a list of awards for winners of competitions or records, a list of awards by the Society of Experimental Test Pilots, various oth ...
* Aircraft maintenance
Aircraft maintenance is the performance of tasks required to ensure the continuing airworthiness of an aircraft or aircraft part, including overhaul, inspection, replacement, defect rectification, and the embodiment of modifications, compliance ...
* Aircraft Maintenance Technician
In the US, an aircraft maintenance technician (AMT) is a tradesperson and also refers to a licensed technical qualification for carrying out aircraft maintenance. AMTs inspect and perform or supervise maintenance, preventive maintenance, repa ...
References
External links
Award Recipient List''Charles Taylor "Master Mechanic" Award'', FAA Advisory Circular (AC) 25-62C (Dec. 20, 2004)
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Aviation awards
Mechanics (trade)
Wright brothers