Wed, Jul 13, 2011
As noted in previous editorial coverage, we've had a few folks
ask us why we've given so much attention and 'ink' or air-time to
the Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE)... while the
results of the recently concluded Pilot Training Reform Symposium
should now be all the justification we'll ever need for our
decision to make sure that the efforts of this organization were
covered aggressively.
One of those in attendance (as well as someone who now needs no
justification for his participation in the Pilot Training Reform
Symposium) is the FAA's AFS-800 Boss, Mel Cintron.
As the Manager of the FAA General Aviation and Commercial
Division (AFS-800), Cintron has 30 years of experience in the
aviation industry, including serving as a Director of Maintenance
for a Part 135 operator, a Chief Maintenance Inspector, and an
on-call helicopter pilot for a CRS 145/135/141 helicopter
organization.
He holds the following certificates: Private Pilot-Airplane,
Commercial Pilot-Helicopter, and A&P Mechanic with Inspection
Authorization. Cintron holds Bachelor and Master degrees in
Business Administration, served as a U.S. Army combat/flight medic
in the Gulf War, and was awarded the Bronze Star as an Aviation
Maintenance Officer while on a 12-month tour of duty in Iraq.
Cintron joined the FAA in 1995.
Mel was a most welcome participant in this year's effort and his
enthusiasm for this mission and the goals of the PTRS are quite
evident in this interview...
More News
Takeoff Roll The process whereby an aircraft is aligned with the runway centerline and the aircraft is moving with the intent to take off. For helicopters, this pertains to the act>[...]
“We’re proud of the hard work that went into receiving this validation, and it will be a welcome relief to our customers in the European Union. We couldn’t be mor>[...]
"Aircraft Spruce is pleased to announce the acquisition of the parts distribution operations of Wag-Aero. Wag-Aero was founded in the 1960’s by Dick and Bobbie Wagner in the >[...]
IDENT Feature The special feature in the Air Traffic Control Radar Beacon System (ATCRBS) equipment. It is used to immediately distinguish one displayed beacon target from other be>[...]
Aero Linx: Pararescue Air Force Pararescuemen, also known as PJs, are the only DoD elite combat forces specifically organized, trained, equipped, and postured to conduct full spect>[...]