Ray Segarra Presented Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award

Flexjet announced that Master Technician Ray Segarra has received the FAA Charles Taylor Maste Mechanic Award, the highest honor available to an aviation mechanic. It is named after an early collaborator of the Wright Brothers who built the first aircraft engine and is acknowledged as the first aviation mechanic.

Segarra is from Newtown, Connecticut, and started his career in 1974 as a Crew Chief Mechanic on AH-1G helicopters in the U.S. Army. Following his military service he acquired extensive experience as a mechanic and inspector for various helicopter models including Black Hawk, Bell Huey, and Bell Jet Ranger. He worked at Sikorsky Aircraft, Raco Helicopters, and the U.S. Arny Electronics Research and Development Command.

Segarra holds an FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate. He said, "It feels really special to receive this award. I've been fortunate to work alongside some incredible people over my 50 years in aviation, and this recognition is as much about them as it is about me. It's been a rewarding career, especially when you're doing something so critical to the safety and satisfaction of our customers."

"Flexjet is honored to have Ray Segarra recognized by the Federal Aviation Administration for this prestigious accolade and he joins two others at Flexjet who were honored with this award," said Eli Flint, President of Flexjet's helicopter division. "Ray represents the dedication and skill of our entire team of mechanics at Flexjet, whose unwavering commitment ensures the safety of our aircraft, flight crews, and passengers every day."

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