Master mechanics collom, williams, and hodgson

The Little Rock FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam), in partnership with Texarkana College’s Aviation Technology program, is proud to announce a special ceremony to present the esteemed Wright Brothers Master Pilot and Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Awards. 

​The event will take place on June 20, 2025, at 10:00 AM at the Texarkana College Department of Aviation Hangar at 60 Globe Ave, Texarkana, AR 71854, honoring distinguished pilots and mechanics for their remarkable contributions to aviation. The Little Rock FAASTeam and Texarkana College invite the aviation community and media to join in recognizing these remarkable professionals.

Texarkana Regional Airport, recognized as the premier maintenance relief airport in the region, will be represented by 34 students from Texarkana College’s newly launched Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) program, who will attend to draw inspiration from these exemplary airmen, continuing the airport’s storied legacy of high-achieving aviation mechanics. 

The ceremony, led by Jamie Black, FAASTeam Program Manager at the Little Rock Flight Standards District Office, will recognize the following recipients for their exceptional dedication and service:
Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award Recipients:

• Jim Collom
• Randy Williams
• Tevis Pappas
• Gary Walker
• Jerry Browning

Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award Recipients:

• Jim Collom
• Randy Williams
• Perry Hodgson

​The Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award recognizes senior mechanics with 50 or more years of civil and military maintenance experience. Named after Charles Taylor, the Wright brothers’ mechanic who designed and built the engine for their first successful aircraft, this award acknowledges a lifetime of excellence in aviation maintenance, a tradition proudly upheld by Texarkana Regional Airport, the premier maintenance relief airport.

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