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It’s time to break the myths and celebrate women leading in aerospace! ♀?? Despite the outdated stereotypes, women continue to prove their excellence in engineering, leadership, and innovation. From trailblazing astronauts to pioneering engineers, their contributions are shaping the future of space exploration. ???? We must continue encouraging and uplifting future generations by mentoring, celebrating achievements, and challenging gender biases. Swipe to debunk common myths and find ways YOU can support women in aerospace. ?? Who inspires you the most in aerospace? Share below and help us amplify their impact! #SpaceExploration #myths #mythvsfact #womensaerospace #astronauts #spacefacts #aerospace #spaceshuttle #nasa?? #spacetravel

The Competition at Verticon was featured in Helicopter Magazine ?? "Helicopter maintenance is performed by the same cut of cloth of maintainers in other sectors, but the AMC's goal is to sine a wider and brighter light of recognition on those who maintain helicopters worldwide." Download the digital edition here: https://bit.ly/41B1Eyd #VERTICON2025 #AMC2025 #HelicopterMagazine

???? Hands-on Learning & Snakes on a Plane! ???? At San Bernardino Valley College Aeronautics Department, our powerplant class is getting hands-on with aircraft ignition systems—learning how to internally time a magneto, test components, and ensure everything is in top shape for real-world aviation maintenance. ???? But it’s not all just lab work! Our Aeronautics Club had a fantastic time at Club Rush, where this year’s theme was Movie Night! ???? And what better way to represent aviation than with our own Snakes on a Plane-themed booth? ????? From aviation simulators to engaging with students about aviation careers, we had a blast promoting our program and encouraging others to join the club. Many of these students will also be competing at the MRO Americas Aerospace Maintenance Competition in Atlanta, Georgia later this year! ???? They’re ready to showcase their skills on a national stage, proving why SBVC aviation students are among the best. A huge shoutout to our students, faculty, and community supporters who make learning and networking so much fun! ???? #AviationEducation #AircraftMaintenance #FutureAMTs #MagnetoTesting #SBVCAeronautics #STEM #MROAmericas #AviationCommunity #HandsOnLearning #ClubRush #SnakesOnAPlane #MovieNight #AvGeek #AviationCareers ??????????

The problem with leadership today is that it's left entirely up to the person trying to lead. They get the most basic knowledge of leadership and then are pushed out to learn more about leadership first-hand with very crude fundamentals. Some figure it out, most do not. "Yay, I'm a transformative leader!!! Now how do I apply that to manufacturing?" Then they come to LinkedIn for leadership knowledge just to be met by feel good leadership memes. "Hang in there", says the kitten dangling like Mufasa from the ledge. People don't come to leadership gurus for platitudes. That's why I try to offer actionable content. What if I told you there was a leadership theory that teaches actionable content that can be repeated after a small learning curve of what drives your team members? I call it the Applied Values Leadership Theory (AVLT), and it does exactly what the name says...it applies values. To give an example that can be used today, the majority of our team members value gratitude. You can meet this value by communicating your thanks to your team members for doing their jobs. Yes, you read that right, thank them for just doing their jobs...there's nothing that says you can't. Imagine getting a higher output of work out of someone just because you spent a little bit of your breathe and formed them into words. If they're making mistakes, thank them for being patient (if they are) and trying to progress. Not like I'm asking you to give them a raise... Meeting their values creates engagement. Engagement propels your team to the next level, which is why so many businesses pay for third-party surveys that measure engagement.

I silently coached my boss during my feedback session. I know leadership. Been doing this for 20+ years. Currently working on a book about the foundational levels of leadership that explains my theory on why positive leadership works and how to repeat those actions. Each time my boss showed a good leader trait I would commend him. Not directly and rather non-chalantly, but commend I would. In discussing his understanding of why my team is reacting to a negative input from our department: “Yeah thats empathy! Good trait to have in leadership.” Positively reinforcing the better traits of his leadership. He understands that motivation plays a part in leadership but he projects his own motivations. I silently coached positively reinforcing him over a half hour covering many different topics. My boss is working on his 2nd doctorate, which is evidence that education does not affect leadership by itself. This is why leadership development is so important. Leadership, like all skills, can be taught. But sometimes due to ego we have to be a little bit more nuanced. The irony that I learned how to be a good leader due to my team’s willingness to coach me is not missed. The trick is being willing to listen.

If you haven't yet, check out our #WomenofTheCompetition video series on YouTube! https://lnkd.in/gCARC2sM #womeninaviation #aerospacemaintenance

We offer a variety of scholarships for #studentsinaviation ???????? Aerospace Maintenance Council scholarships support future aviation mechanics including Competition student competitors. Applications will be accepted until February 15, 2025. Learn how to apply: https://lnkd.in/gyGty9kJ #forstudents #aerospacemaintenance #aircraftmechanics #scholarship

"Maintenance personnel should watch for their own safety and everyone around them. Consequently, they need to follow good working practices, undergo training, and keep the hangar, shop and ramp clean and organized (clutter and spillage are known to cause accidents)." Article by Quality Aircraft Accessories, Inc.: https://lnkd.in/gFMr264P #EndofWeekSafetyPeek #aerospacemaintenance

We still have?team?spots left?for The Competition at Vertical Aviation International?in Dallas on March 11,?2025??? Three-member teams compete in maintenance events intended to test skill and knowledge required of an aviation maintenance technician. Teams may register in one of the following categories: ?Commercial Airlines ?General Aviation ?Military ?Repair and Manufacturing ?School ?Space Register here: https://lnkd.in/g-6-Wxtb