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The award recognizes the lifetime accomplishments of
senior aviation mechanics and is named in honor of
Charles Taylor, who served as the Wright Brothers’
mechanic and is credited with designing and building the
engine for their first successful flight. To be eligible
for the award, a recipient must have served at least 50
years as an accredited aviation mechanic and have been
an FAA-certified mechanic for a minimum of 30 years. “The Charles Taylor ‘Master Mechanic’ Award is the highest honor for an aviation maintenance technician and shows the recipient’s commitment to technical excellence in an ever-changing industry,” said David Seymour, US Airways’ senior vice president, Technical Operations. “Over the course of his career, Charlie has shared his vast knowledge and love for his craft with countless aviation professionals. We are grateful for his service and proud to have him as one of our team of 3,500 maintenance technicians.” |
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Marler
began his aviation career with the U.S. Air Force in 1960 and
has spent 24 years with US Airways in a variety of maintenance
management positions. He has held the position of Line
Maintenance Manager at the airline’s |