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Master Mechanic William Birch

5/23/2023

William (Bill) Birch of Traverse City, MI received the Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award, the highest honor that a civilian can earn from the FAA. Birch has been a mechanic since 1973. He is now officially retired and had some parting words of wisdom for those in his field. “Pay attention to what you do. Always have integrity and, you know, enjoy what you do. Make sure you enjoy what you do above all. And it doesn’t seem like work. I’ve enjoyed this thoroughly. Worked on small airplanes, large jets. It’s been a ride, been fun,” Birch said. Birch plans to do more traveling in his retirement and spend more time with family. Read more here.

Recipients have 50 or more years of civil and military maintenance experience and hold a U.S. Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) or Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) mechanic or repairman certificate. The Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award is named in honor of Mr. Charles Taylor, the first aviation mechanic in powered flight. Mr. Taylor served as the Wright brothers' mechanic and is credited with designing and building the engine for their first successful aircraft.

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Master Mechanic Henry Williamson

5/23/2023

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Representatives from the Federal Aviation Administration stopped by the Conway airport to present Henry Williamson of H & H Air Service with the Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award, which recognizes senior aviation mechanics for their lifetime accomplishments in the aeronautics field.

With over 50 years in the industry, he says keeping his customers safe in the blue skies, is more important than the national and other statewide awards he has been honored with over the years. “The enjoyment is when you get through working on a plane, push it out, run it and everything works,” Williamson said. “It makes you feel good. You want to do it right.” Read more here.

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Master Mechanic William Birch

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