Chromalloy experts receive AS9100C Auditor/Lead Auditor certification

Four Chromalloy technical staff members recently achieved Quality Management System certification as Auditor/Lead Auditor for AS9100 Rev. C. Certification expands their existing qualifications in the area of aerospace quality and manufacturing, in advance of the required transition schedule upgrade for all AS9100 registrations.

Steve McCool, Quality Assurance Manager, Engineering Center of Excellence; Curt Malam, Quality Manager, Engineering Center of Excellence; Don Ashley, Quality Manager, Georgia; and Deiderick van der Meyden, Chromalloy Castings Quality Manager, became certified as Auditor/Lead Auditor for AS9100C following successful completion of compliance training and certification conducted by Oriel STAT A MATRIX.

Oriel STAT A MATRIX is a global leader in compliance related to performance improvement and regulatory compliance.

MRO Americas 2012 conference and exhibition to feature speakers, seminars

The largest event of its kind, MRO Americas 2012 will offer seminars and workshops on a wide range of topics, from strategies in the maintenance, repair and overhaul market to an industry analysis and forecast. MRO Americas 2012 - co-located with MRO Military - will be held April 3-5 at the Dallas Convention Center in Dallas, Texas.

More than 400 exhibitors and 9,000 participants are registered to attend.

Chromalloy, a silver-level sponsor, will exhibit repair technologies as well as military and reengineered engine parts. On Wednesday, April 4, Chromalloy and HEICO will co-sponsor a customer reception at the House of Blues in Dallas.

Featured speakers at MRO Americas 2012 include Nicolas Calio, President & CFO, Airlines for America; Robert Isom, EVP and COO, US Airways; Gary Kelly, CEO, Southwest Airlines; and Jon Oberdick, A4AEChairman and MD Technical Services, US Airways.

Topics to be addressed during the three-day agenda include "Identifying and Implementing the Right Technologies for your MRO Operations", "Annual Industry Analysis and Forecast", "Continuous Process Improvements", "The Training and Future of the MRO Workforce", and "Regulations Aren't Just for the Airlines: How Rule Changes Affect MROs".

In conjunction with MRO Americas 2012, Dr. Peter Howard, Chromalloy Vice President, Technology & Quality Assurance, is a featured speaker at the April 2 Engine MRO Forum with Rich Barlow, Director, Honeywell Director, Global R&O Engineering. The two will discuss "Advancements in Repair Technologies & Systems."

ARSA Symposium featured industry, regulatory experts in panels and presentations

Sarah MacLeod, Executive Director of the Aeronautical Repair Station Association (ARSA), opened the recent 2012 ARSA Legislative Day and Symposium that consisted of a two-day agenda of speakers, panels and award presentations. Keynote speaker Peggy Gilligan, FAA Associate Administrator for Aviation Safety, discussed the new FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act, which funds the agency and includes provisions for the NextGen air traffic modernization and implementation, as well as other programs.

FAA reauthorization also protects the Bilateral Aviation Safety Agreement (BASA) by including provisions for inspection of foreign repair stations, which ARSA was instrumental in preserving as the bill was under consideration.

The Symposium included panels featuring maintenance industry and regulatory experts, workshops and presentations. A recognition award was given to U.S Representative Tom Petri (R-WI) for his work on FAA reauthorization. ARSA also presented the association's Leo Westin Award to former FAA Aircraft Maintenance Division Manager Carol E. Giles for past work on regulations and standards.

David Albert, Chromalloy Vice President of External Affairs and ARSA Government Affairs Chairman, addressed the membership on engagement in the legislative process during Legislative Day.