Title:
2026 Inspection Authorization and Aviation Maintenance Tech Refresher
Topic:
Annual IA Refresher & Aviation Maintenance Training
Speaker(s):
Tim Haley and Dan Kelly
Brief Description:
This year we have a powerhouse line up:
8 am to 9 am Jon McLaughlin, Log Book Do's and Don'ts
9 am to 10 am Billy James, Beringer Aero
10 am to 11 am Doug Keck, The Annual Inspections
11 am to Noon Toni Bailey, Bridging the Gap: Nondestructive testing of composite structures
1 pm to 2 pm Randy Hedrick, Michelin Tire
2 pm to 3 pm Tim Gauntt, Hartzell Engine Technology
3 pm to 4 pm Dan Landis, Sensenich Propellers
4 pm to 5 pm Bruce Brandon, Aviation law as it applies to mechanics.
Select Number:
EA39145114
Location of Seminar:
Mazie W Woodruff Aviation Technology Lab
2739 Aviation Drive
Winston Salem, NC 27105
Directions to Venue:
From US-52 North / NC-8 take exit 111A towards 28th street. Use the left 2 lanes to turn left onto Indiana Ave. 1/4 mile turn right onto N Liberty St. In 1/2 mile turn right onto Fairchild Rd. Fairchild Rd turns slightly left and becomes Aviation Drive. Forsyth Technical Community College, Mazie W Woodruff Aviation Technology Lab is on the right after the hard left turn.
Fly-in Seminar?:
Yes KINT
Seating:
180
seats at the facility,
180
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Sponsoring Division:
FAASTeam
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
~Proudly hosted by: The Greensboro Flight Standards District Office, FAASTeam, Forsyth Tech Community College, and participating sponsors.
Thanks to Honda Aircraft for sponsoring Lunch for this event.
No fee for attending this training course.
On-line "pre-registration" is required. FAA registration on arrival. Seminar starts at 8:00 am and ends at 5:30 pm. For additional assistance you may contact Cynthia.e.moon@FAA.gov.
*Remember* The 12-month IA period: Begins on April 1 and ends on March 31 of each year. The IA renewal year is accomplished on the odd number years. Year "2027" is a signature year for the next IA renewal!
This training is eligible for (8 hrs) credit in the Aviation Maintenance Technicians (AMT) Awards Program. Visit http://www.faasafety.gov/ follow the links to the "Maintenance Hangar" for details on enrolling in the AMT Awards Program. You must be enrolled prior to receiving credit.
Equal Access Information:
The FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) is committed to providing equal access to this meeting/event for all participants. If you need alternative formats or services because of a disability, please communicate your request as soon as possible with the person in the “Contact Information” area of the meeting/event notice. Note that two weeks is usually required to arrange services.
FAASTeam Project Information:
National Project:
Inspection Authorization (IA) Refresher Seminars Support
Additional Event Documents: