Nominations

Eligibility

All candidates must have been actively working within their respective aviation fields for a minimum of five (5) years prior to application / nomination.  Candidates must also hold valid FAA airman certificates appropriate to their respective fields if required.

In addition:

1. Aviation Maintenance Technician candidates must be actively working within the United States under FAR Part 65;
2. Avionics Technician candidates must be actively working within the United States with an FAA certified Part 145 Repair Station;
3. Certificated Flight Instructor candidates must be actively working within the United States under FAR Part 61, Part 141 or Part 142;
4. FAASTeam Representative candidates must be actively involved in the FAA Safety Team.  Prior time in the National Safety Program applies to the 5-year requirement.

Candidates will be judged based on sustained superior performance in their respective fields as well as specific accomplishments and contributions to aviation safety, education, and professionalism.

What To Include In A Nomination Package

The application / nomination package should include only the required components listed below.  Any additional information will be disregarded.  Missing required components may lead to disqualification.

• The completed application / nomination form (2 pages) with supporting documentation for each activity listed (please type or complete& print from Sponsors’ websites)
• Legible photocopy of a government-issued photo identification document
• Legible photocopies of both sides of all FAA-issued airman certificates and designations
• A 1- 3 page professional aviation oriented résumé
• A high-resolution JPEG image of the candidate at work in a professional setting
• A list of awards and other recognition earned by the candidate in the last five years
• Three (3) letters of nomination/recommendation (1 or 2 pages) stating why the candidate is deserving of the award.  The letters should be distributed in the following manner:
• One (1) letter from a supervisor (employer, FPM, Chief CFI, DPE, etc)
• One (1) letter from a peer or co-worker
• One (1) letter from a client or student who is familiar with the candidate’s work

Procedures & Timelines

All applications / nominations will first be submitted to local Flight Standards District Offices (FSDO).

• July 1st thru September 30th :  Packets accepted at local FSDOs
• October 1st thru November 14th :  Local (FSDO) judging for all four award categories
• November 15th :  FSDO winners announced and forwarded to FAA Regional Offices
• November 16th thru December 31st :  Regional judging for all four award categories
• January 1st :  Regional winners announced and forwarded to AFS-8
• January & February:  National judging by industry peers for all four award categories
• March 1st :  National winners announced