May 24, 1868 was the birthday of Charles Taylor, an Indiana hog farmer who became the first airplane mechanic. Congress declared May 24 National Aviation Maintenance Technician Day to honor him and the AMTs who followed in his footsteps. Regarded as the father of aviation maintenance, Charles Edward Taylor has become a hero to aircraft maintenance technicians worldwide.
In honor of Aviation Maintenance Technician Day, we've collected materials and resources from our members that can be used in the classroom to commemorate the efforts of aviation maintenance professionals and the achievements of Charles Taylor. You can see those here.
