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Everett, Washington (February 13, 2015) ― Aviation Technical Services (ATS) has expanded its relationship with 10-year customer Hawaiian Airlines to provide Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) services at its facility at Kansas City International Airport (MCI). ATS was selected to support Hawaiian’s fleet of B-767s for heavy maintenance C-Checks throughout 2015. “With contoured hangars that were originally built for wide-body aircraft and expansive support space, our Kansas City facility can accommodate B-767s very well,” says Matt Yerbic, ATS President and CEO. “We are happy to have a valued customer like Hawaiian Airlines with this great program.” “ATS is known and respected for their dedication and quality,” said Lorrin Sardinha, Hawaiian’s vice president maintenance and engineering. “This partnership further expands our service provider network across ATS multiple facilities.” About Aviation Technical Services ATS has been providing maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for commercial and military aircraft for more than 45 years. Today, ATS is home to more than 1,500 employees who work together to support a global customer base across three major business platforms: Airframe Services; Components Services; Engineering Services. ATS is headquartered in Everett, Wash., and has expanded operations to Moses Lake, Wash., and Kansas City, Mo. In December 2014, ATS acquired Texas Air Composites in Fort Worth, Texas, a Domestic 145 Repair Station specializing in composite structural fabrication, support and repair for regional, commercial and military aircraft.  As one company that holds ATS FAA Class IV and EASA 145 certifications, ATS is able to work on virtually any transport aircraft in the world. ATS is a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) certified by the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC®). For more information, visit atsmro.com. About Hawaiian Airlines Company Hawaiian® has led all U.S. carriers in on-time performance for each of the past 10 years (2004-2013) as reported by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Consumer surveys by Condé Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure and Zagat have all ranked Hawaiian the highest of all domestic airlines serving Hawai‘i. Now in its 86th year of continuous service, Hawaiian is Hawai‘i’s biggest and longest-serving airline, as well as the largest provider of passenger air service from its primary visitor markets on the U.S. Mainland. Hawaiian offers non-stop service to Hawai‘i from more U.S. gateway cities (11) than any other airline, along with service from Japan, South Korea, China, Australia, New Zealand, American Samoa and Tahiti. Hawaiian also provides approximately 160 jet flights daily between the Hawaiian Islands, with a total of more than 200 daily flights system-wide. Hawaiian Airlines, Inc. is a subsidiary of Hawaiian Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: HA). Additional information is available at HawaiianAirlines.com.

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Aviation Technical Services (ATS) has acquired Texas Air Composites (TAC), a Domestic 145 Repair Station specializing in composite structural fabrication, support and aircraft composite repair for regional, commercial and military aircraft. Located in Fort Worth, Texas, TAC has an experienced team of over 100 employees and operates over 138,000 square feet of climate-controlled facilities. TAC fits into ATS’ strategy to grow and diversify its customer base, capabilities and geographic reach. Today, ATS is principally serving commercial airlines and OEMs; TAC adds a focus on regional airline and military customers. In addition, TAC specializes in advanced aircraft composite repair on Airbus, Bombardier and Embraer fleets, while ATS provides a suite of component, engineering and airframe services on primarily Boeing product lines. Finally, the Dallas Fort Worth area is a hub for both the aerospace and aviation industries, and it is in close proximity to ATS’ new heavy airframe maintenance facility in Kansas City, Missouri. “Texas Air Composites is an impressive addition to the ATS team. Their expertise in composite repair on a wide range of aircraft models pairs well with our proficiency in Component, Engineering and Airframe Services,” said Matt Yerbic, ATS President and CEO. “The goal for both ATS and TAC is to share the strengths and best practices between both businesses to offer robust, value-added solutions to our combined customers for years to come. “We’re excited to be an important part of ATS’ strategic expansion,” TAC President and CEO Randy Haran said. “As a key supplier, we already have a strong relationship with ATS. We share many core values, especially a commitment to our highly-talented employees who have the passion to provide some of the best service in the aviation industry.” The TAC leadership team is staying in place and will continue to run the business as a subsidiary of ATS. Several partners assisted with the transaction. ATS’ financial advisors were Jefferies, LLC and AeroConsulting Partners and legal advisor was WickPhillips. TAC’s financial advisor was FBR Capital Markets and legal advisor was Baker Botts. The purchase price was not disclosed. About Aviation Technical Services ATS has been providing maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for commercial and military aircraft for more than 40 years. Today, ATS is home to more than 1,000 employees who work together to support a global customer base across three major business platforms: Airframe Services; Components Services; Engineering Services. From a base of operations in Everett, Washington and now with facilities in Moses Lake, Washington and Kansas City, Missouri, FAA Class IV Airframe and Class 1, 2 and 3 accessory ratings enable ATS to perform MRO services on virtually any transport aircraft in the world. ATS is a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) certified by the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC®). For more information, visit atsmro.com. About Texas Air Composites Texas Air Composites, Inc. was formed in January of 2000. TAC is a Domestic 145 Repair Station with a Limited Airframe, Limited Powerplant and a Limited Specialized Service Rating. TAC’s aircraft composite repair capabilities include the repair or overhaul of various aircraft parts for regional (turboprop & jet) and commercial (jet) aircraft worldwide. TAC’s primary focus is to provide structural support for composites, metal, metal-to-metal, metal to honeycomb, solid laminated structures and welded structures. Additional information is available at texasaircomposites.com.

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Everett, Washington (October 21, 2014) ― Aviation Technical Services (ATS) has reached an agreement with its longtime customer Southwest Airlines to provide Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) services to the carrier at its newly‐acquired and renovated facility at Kansas City International Airport (MCI). The work will begin later this year and will take place over the course of the next three years. Over the course of several decades, Southwest has been bringing its planes to ATS’ location on Paine Field in Everett, Washington. The expansion to Kansas City is a good fit for Southwest, where the carrier operates 67 daily nonstop flights to 26 destinations. “We’ve worked with Southwest at our Everett location for what will be 40 years in January and are looking forward to serving them in Kansas City,” says Matt Yerbic, ATS President and CEO. “Over our tenured partnership, ATS has redelivered many Southwest jets after performing modifications, repair, overhaul, or engineering services.” “ATS is one of our long‐time partners, so that combined with the convenience of the new Kansas City facility made this an easy decision,” said Landon Nitschke, Southwest’s vice president maintenance operations. “It falls very centrally to our domestic U.S. route system, so we are confident this will be a great addition to our provider network.” About Aviation Technical ServicesATS has been providing maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for commercial and military aircraft for more than 40 years. Today, ATS is home to more than 1,000 employees who work together to support a global customer base across three major business platforms: Airframe Services; Components Services; Engineering Services. From a base of operations in Everett, Washington and now with facilities in Moses Lake, Washington and Kansas City, Missouri, FAA Class IV Airframe and Class 1, 2 and 3 accessory ratings enable ATS to perform MRO services on virtually any transport aircraft in the world. ATS is a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) certified by the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC®). For more information, visit atsmro.com. About Southwest Airlines CompanyIn its 44th year of service, Dallas‐based Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) continues to differentiate itself from other carriers with exemplary Customer Service delivered by more than 45,000 Employees to more than 100 million Customers annually. Based on the most recent data available from the U.S. Department of Transportation, Southwest is the nation’s largest carrier in terms of originating domestic passengers boarded. The airline also operates the largest fleet of Boeing aircraft in the world to serve 93 destinations in 40 states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and five near‐international countries. Some flights are operated by wholly owned subsidiary AirTran Airways. Southwest is one of the most honored airlines in the world, known for its triple bottom line approach that takes into account the carrier’s performance and productivity, the importance of its People and the communities it serves, and its commitment to efficiency and the planet. The 2013 Southwest Airlines One Report™ can be found at southwest.com/citizenship. From its first flights on June 18, 1971, Southwest Airlines launched an era of unprecedented affordability in air travel described by the U.S. Department of Transportation as “The Southwest Effect,” a lowering of fares and increase in passenger traffic wherever the carrier serves. With Southwest Airlines, Bags Fly Free ® (first and second checked pieces of luggage, size and weight limits apply), and there are no change fees (fare difference may apply) when you need to change your flight. Southwest’s fleet offers leather seating and the comfort of full‐size cabins, a majority of which are equipped with satellite‐based WiFi connectivity over the United States, which enables live and video‐on‐demand TV currently FREE compliments of DISH, and a new, sustainable cabin interior. Southwest acquired AirTran Airways in May 2011 and by the end of 2014 intends to complete the full integration of the AirTran network into Southwest. With 41 consecutive years of profitability, the People of Southwest and AirTran operate more than 3,600 flights a day. Southwest Airlines’ frequent flights and low fares are available online at southwest.com or by phone at 800‐I‐FLY‐SWA.

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Everett, Washington (October 9, 2014) ― Aviation Technical Services (ATS) and Qantas recently entered into an Engineering Services Agreement, which focuses on improving efficiency and reducing the maintenance cost of Qantas’ fleet of more than 75, Boeing 737 aircraft. The program will enhance elements of Qantas’ aircraft maintenance program through multiple phases of improvement that target everything from availability of material to utilization of personnel. For this project’s work scope, ATS will draw upon its extensive Boeing 737 maintenance, overhaul and engineering experience. “It is our intent to synchronize this knowledge with some of our legacy concepts towards program optimization,” said Chris Nassenstein, Qantas Executive Manager of Engineering. “Aircraft maintenance programs constantly evolve and there is a point in time where years of addressing potential concerns inherently get embedded into each and every check.  We want to step back and reassess what and how we should be managing our maintenance program.” He also added, “Reliability statistics measured against other operator benchmarks should be reviewed and challenged—we want a solution that focuses on safety and managed reliability, balanced against cost effectiveness.” “We are very pleased to expand our relationship with Qantas to the engineering platform, recognizing that a total value solution is paramount to managing and reducing operator costs,” stated Matt Yerbic, ATS President and CEO. About Aviation Technical Services ATS has been providing maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for commercial and military aircraft for more than 40 years. Today, ATS is home to more than 1,000 employees who work together to support a global customer base across three major business platforms: Airframe Services; Components Services; Engineering Services. From a base of operations in Everett, Washington and now with facilities in Moses Lake, Washington and Kansas City, Missouri, FAA Class IV Airframe and Class 1, 2 and 3 accessory ratings enable ATS to perform MRO services on virtually any transport aircraft in the world. ATS is a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) certified by the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC®). For more information, visit atsmro.com. About Qantas Airways Qantas (QAN.AX) is the only airline offering A380 service from the US on select nonstop flights from Los Angeles to Sydney and to Melbourne. The Qantas A380 features aircraft interiors designed by internationally renowned industrial designer and Qantas Creative Director Marc Newson. Qantas has also introduced refurbished interiors on selected Boeing 747-400 aircraft (B747) offering more customers a premium flying experience, including state-of-the-art Airbus A380-style seats and in-flight entertainment units. Providing 37 flights per week from the US, Qantas offers 34 nonstop flights from Los Angeles (to Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane), daily flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Brisbane/Sydney, daily services from JFK via Los Angeles and three services per week from Honolulu to Sydney. For more information, visit quantas.com.au.

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Kansas City, Missouri (July 24, 2014) ― Aviation Technical Services (ATS) formally opened its newly-renovated 607,000-square-foot MRO complex at Kansas City International Airport (MCI) with a ribbon-cutting and positive customer news today. The private celebration welcomed Missouri Governor Jay Nixon, Airport Director Mark VanLoh, other community leaders, invited guests, employees and their family members and business partners. Two such business partners, Hawaiian Airlines and Air Canada, officially committed programs to the ATS-KC facility. Hawaiian’s agreement for Boeing 767 heavy maintenance was formally signed earlier this week.  This contract initially involves (2) nose-to-tail heavy checks beginning in September 2014 and has the opportunity to turn into a longer term, exclusive agreement. ATS recently completed a series of Airbus A330 interior modifications for Hawaiian Airlines at its facility in Everett, Washington, adding to the partnership. ATS was awarded Air Canada’s exclusive agreement for Boeing 787 modifications before the event’s formal program. The four-year contract solidifies and extends a previous version that had three (3) 787s completed at the ATS facility in Everett, Washington, earlier this year. The remaining 34 events will be inducted into the Kansas City facility starting in September 2014 and extending through 2018. “Selecting Aviation Technical Services for these 767 heavy checks was a natural fit for our network and fleet given ATS’s extensive knowledge of the 767 as well as our recent success on the A330 modifications ,” said Lorrin Sardinha, Vice President of Maintenance and Engineering at Hawaiian Airlines. “We look forward to our continued partnership.” Air Canada’s Vice President of Maintenance, Alan Butterfield, added, “Working with ATS on this next generation of technology is reassuring, and we are looking forward to continuing this important partnership.” “This is a great day for ATS, our customers and the extended Kansas City community. The ATS team, the Aviation Department and Metropolitan Community College aligned well to get this operation up and running in just a few months—including a complete renovation of this hangar,” said Matt Yerbic, President and CEO of ATS. “I’d like to sincerely thank Governor Nixon, the State of Missouri, including the Missouri Partnership and the Missouri Department of Economic Development, the City of Kansas City, Missouri, the Kansas City Missouri Economic Development Corporation, Platte County Economic Development Council and the Kansas City Area Development Council and many others for coming together to reignite the tradition of aviation in this area for airline customers and skilled aerospace workers, alike. Since we took the keys to the building, I’m proud to report that over 70 technicians and support folks have joined the ATS-KC team and we’re continuing to hire. The fact that these flagship carriers [Hawaiian and Air Canada] have confirmed their commitment to this facility today is very exciting,” he added. About Air Canada Air Canada is Canada’s largest domestic and international airline serving more than 180 destinations on five continents.  Canada’s flag carrier is among the 20 largest airlines in the world and in 2013 served more than 35 million customers.  Air Canada provides scheduled passenger service directly to 60 Canadian cities, 49 destinations in the United States and 73 cities in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Australia, the Caribbean, Mexico and South America. Air Canada is a founding member of Star Alliance, the world’s most comprehensive air transportation network serving 1,269 airports in 193 countries.  Air Canada is the only international network carrier in North America to receive a Four-Star ranking according to independent U.K. research firm Skytrax that ranked Air Canada in a worldwide survey of more than 18 million airline passengers as Best Airline in North America in 2013 for the fifth consecutive year. For more information, visit AirCanada.com. About Hawaiian Airlines Hawaiian® has led all US carriers in on-time performance for each of the past 10 years (2004-2013) as reported by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Consumer surveys by Condé Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure and Zagat have all ranked Hawaiian the highest of all domestic airlines serving Hawai‘i. Now in its 85th year of continuous service, Hawaiian is Hawai‘i’s biggest and longest-serving airline, as well as the largest provider of passenger air service from its primary visitor markets on the U.S. mainland. Hawaiian offers nonstop service to Hawai‘i from more U.S. gateway cities (11) than any other airline, along with service from Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, American Samoa and Tahiti. New nonstop service will begin between Honolulu and Beijing, China in April 2014, subject to government approval. Hawaiian also provides approximately 160 jet flights daily between the Hawaiian Islands. Hawaiian Airlines, Inc. is a subsidiary of Hawaiian Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: HA). Additional information is available at HawaiianAirlines.com. For more information, visit HawaiianAirlines.com.

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Everett, WA (June 26, 2014) ― Aviation Technical Services’ new aircraft maintenance facility at the Kansas City Missouri International Airport (MCI) received certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) this week that enables it to perform maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services on virtually any transport category aircraft in the world. This certification is the latest milestone for the new ATS location, which specializes in heavy maintenance and modification of large aircraft. Previously, the Kansas City facility operated under an FAA authorization granted through ATS’ FAA-certified repair station in Everett, Washington. With this new certification, ATS-Kansas City has received its own FAA Class IV Airframe rating and is supplemented by an additional limited airframe rating specifically for Boeing-787 aircraft. ATS was awarded the FAA certification ahead of schedule—in less than 4 months—following a process that included a formal FAA application, thorough documentation assessments and a series of demonstration audits. The quick certification approval for our newest location speaks for this company’s well-established ability to provide services and quality processes that meet or exceed FAA Part 145 regulations…-President and CEO Matt Yerbic. This FAA-certified repair station, which expands ATS capacity and capability for servicing both Boeing and Airbus wide and narrow-body aircraft, becomes the third in the company’s MRO network, joining facilities in Everett and Moses Lake, Washington. A private ribbon-cutting will be held in July to mark the aviation repair station’s official grand opening.

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Everett, WA (June 4, 2014) ― Aviation Technical Services (ATS) has expanded its Airbus service offerings with an Airbus 330 modification program for longtime customer Hawaiian Airlines as part of the airline’s previously‐announced Extra Comfort premium economy seating. The interior passenger reconfiguration, which began in 2013, has been installed by ATS on five of the airline’s 12 aircraft to‐date and is scheduled to be complete this summer. The installation transitions the cabin interior to a lighter color scheme, and adds five additional inches of legroom in Rows 11‐14 and 33‐34 of its Extra Comfort seating. “This project is a logical continuation to the 10‐year partnership with Hawaiian Airlines and our growth in support of Airbus operators,” said Matt Yerbic, ATS President and CEO. “We have been able to rapidly work together to deliver updates to seats, interior and IFE.” “We are excited to give our guests more options with the addition of our Extra Comfort seats to enhance their in‐flight experience with the product offerings they value most,” said Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer Peter Ingram. “The new class of seats that are being installed by ATS on our Airbus A330 aircraft are available for purchase now when booking online, for travel on or after Aug. 1.” About Aviation Technical Services Aviation Technical Services (ATS) has been providing maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for commercial and military aircraft for more than 40 years. Today, ATS is home to more than 1,000 employees who work together to support a global customer base across three major business platforms: Airframe Services; Components Services; Engineering Services. From a base of operations in Everett, Washington and now with facilities in Moses Lake, Washington and Kansas City, Missouri, FAA Class IV Airframe and Class 1, 2 and 3 accessory ratings enable ATS to perform MRO services on virtually any transport aircraft in the world. For more information, visit atsmro.com. About Hawaiian Airlines Hawaiian® has led all U.S. carriers in on‐time performance for each of the past 10 years (2004‐2013) as reported by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Consumer surveys by Conde Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure and Zagat have all ranked Hawaiian the highest of all domestic airlines serving Hawai’i.

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Aviation Technical Services (ATS) and UTair Aviation have entered into a service agreement for ATS to supply maintenance and engineering services to the Russian passenger carrier on eight (8) B767-200 aircraft. The program will consist of modifying the existing 170 passenger configuration aircraft to a 255 passenger configuration, along with integrating and maintaining the aircraft to UTair’s maintenance program. The services will be completed at the new ATS facility in Kansas City, Missouri. “We are proud to have this opportunity to support UTair and we look forward to growing our relationship over the coming years,” said Matt Yerbic, ATS President and CEO. “This agreement further extends our services to operators in North America and around the world,” added Yerbic. “The Boeing 767-200 aircraft reconfiguration project is extremely important for UTair, said UTair-Passenger Airlines President Oleg Semenov.  “It’s a move designed to make UTair’s long-haul fleet more versatile and effective. The refitted aircraft will expand our market presence on the tourist travel market and make air travel more affordable to our passengers.” Aviation Technical Services (ATS) has been providing maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for commercial and military aircraft for more than 40 years. Today, ATS is home to more than 1,000 employees who work together to support a global customer base across three major business platforms: Airframe Services; Components Services; Engineering Services. From a base of operations in Everett, Washington and now with facilities in Moses Lake, Washington and Kansas City, Missouri, FAA Class IV Airframe and Class 1, 2 and 3 accessory ratings enable ATS to perform MRO services on virtually any transport aircraft in the world. For more information, visit atsmro.com. UTair Aviation ranks among the top three Russian airlines. In 2013 UTair Aviation aircraft transported 9,625,295 passengers and the combined UTair Group fleet transported 10,413,803 passengers. UTair Aviation operates more than 150 fixed wing aircraft and performs flights to 110 destinations in Russia and abroad. The airline maintains its central hub at Vnukovo International Airport in Moscow, from which it performs more than 100 flights daily. For more information, visit utair.ru/en/.

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Phoenix, April 9th 2014: In a move that complements the strategic partnership that AJW Group has already established with Aviation Technical Services, a wide-ranging repair agreement specifically covering a suite of component across various platforms was signed at MRO Americas in Phoenix on Tuesday 8th April. “Specialising in Boeing products, ATS is one of the largest MRO organisations on the West Coast offering both airframe maintenance and component services. Our skills perfectly complement what AJW Technique can offer through its Airbus specialism and ensures that together we can truly drive down direct maintenance costs for operators of both aircraft types. This repairs agreement brings ATS’ competitive pricing, turn time and reliability to support AJW’s fleet under contract and we are very pleased to announce this agreement in Phoenix” comments Michael Beck, Vice President & General Manager Components, Aviation Technical Services. “The combined strengths of AJW Aviation, AJW Technique and ATS offer a powerful integrated solution for our global customer base” explains Deepak Sharma, Chief Technical Officer, AJW Group. “The close partnership we have established with ATS is enabling us to deliver a compelling and fresh approach that furthers our joint ambitions to become the partner of choice for airlines seeking competitive advantage. We already serve a global customer base of more than 800 airlines with almost 500 aircraft under contract; so together AJW and ATS will provide operators with a much broader scope of capabilities through our combined strengths. These will address an increasing demand for comprehensive services and supply chain value propositions.”

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Everett Community College aviation maintenance students join Aviation Technical Services General Manger/Vice President of Components Services Michael Beck, Senior Director Components Business Development David Ralston, and Senior Manager of Components Marketing Ann Roy, EvCC Aviation Director Dave Bowen and John Olson, Executive Director of the EvCC Foundation, to celebrate the donation of an aft flap to the college’s aviation maintenance program. EVERETT, Wash. – Everett Community College aviation maintenance students are getting real-world experience with composites thanks to the donation of a 747 aft flap through Aviation Technical Services. “This donation increases our ability to offer our students flight control, sheet metal and composites training,” said Dave Bowen, director of EvCC’s Aviation Maintenance Technician School, who celebrated the donation Feb. 13 with ATS employees and EvCC students. ATS facilitated the donation of the aft flap after the part was removed from service. The aft flap is the rearmost section of a wing flap, which reduces the speed at which the aircraft can be safely flown and increases the angle of descent for landing. It shortens takeoff and landing distances. The aft flap was painted with EvCC’s and ATS’ logos, thanks to Associated Painters. The company facilitated the aft flap donation via the Everett Community College Foundation, which accepts equipment, technology and donations to support college students and college programs. “It’s great to have the opportunity to hands-on work,” said EvCC aviation maintenance student Hiev Nguyen of Lynnwood. “It’s very helpful for us to have new material for us to work with.” ATS is a strong supporter of the college’s aviation maintenance program, previously assisting with the donation of 767 rudder and performing work on an EvCC helicopter and airplane. ATS is the largest third-party, single-site transport aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul provider in North America and one of the largest aerospace employers in the state, second only to Boeing in Snohomish County. The company is known for its commitment and efforts to promote aerospace jobs in Washington state. Some efforts include participating in the Washington Council on Aerospace and the Aerospace Futures Alliance, which play key roles in securing state funding to train Washington’s aerospace workers. EvCC’s Aviation Maintenance Technician School opened in 1968. Today, more than 70 students are enrolled in the program, learning the background knowledge and practical shop experience to earn an associate’s degree, certificate in aviation maintenance technology, or FAA Mechanic’s Certificate, Airframe & Powerplant ratings. Graduates work in Snohomish County and around the world. For more information about the program, visit www.everettcc.edu/aviation

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