 The FAA awarded the prestigious Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award to Long Island-based mechanic Ed Libassi, honoring over 50 years of dedicated service to the aviation industry. Libassi, owner of A&P Aircraft Maintenance, received the award during an April 2023 ceremony surrounded by peers, family, and friends.
Starting his career at 19, Libassi built a lasting legacy in New York aviation, moving his maintenance shop through several local airports before settling at Long Island MacArthur Airport (KISP). His extensive career included 16 years with Eastern Airlines and over a decade handling emergency maintenance for airlines at KISP Beyond routine maintenance, Libassi has managed complex aircraft recoveries and now operates A&P Aviation Consulting, providing investigation services for accident-related maintenance. For more information, learn more about the Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award on the FAA website. Learn more about the Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award here.
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The Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award is named in honor of Mr. Charles Taylor, the first aviation mechanic in powered flight. The Charles Taylor "Master Mechanic" Award recognizes the lifetime accomplishments of senior mechanics. 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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