FAA Presents Mike Grabbe, Jet Access/Eagle Creek Quality and Safety Manager, The Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award

INDIANAPOLIS, JUNE 23, 2022 – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the prestigious Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award to Mike Grabbe, Maintenance Quality and Safety Manager for Jet Access and Eagle Creek Aviation. The award was presented by Christopher House, Federal Aviation Administration Safety Team Program Manager – Airworthiness. 

The Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award is named in honor of Charles Taylor, the first aviation mechanic in powered flight, to recognize individuals who have exhibited professionalism, skill, and aviation expertise for at least 50 years in the aircraft maintenance profession as “master mechanics.” It is the most prestigious award the FAA issues to aviation mechanics. Taylor served as the Wright brothers’ mechanic and is credited with designing and building the engine for their first successful aircraft. 

Grabbe’s career in aviation began in 1970 when he served as an aircraft mechanic for a flight school in Maine. Throughout his career, he served in a variety of roles, including aircraft maintenance technician, quality assurance manager, maintenance instructor, and director of training. Grabbe is an internationally recognized expert in the systems, proper repair procedures, and troubleshooting of general aviation aircraft. His extensive training career includes more than 20 years leading training courses, including the Twin Commander authorized bi-annual course for Twin Commander maintenance technicians that is attended by service centers and professionals from around the world. 

“Mike Grabbe has been an invaluable asset for our aircraft maintenance operations over the past two s. It recognizes aviation maintenance companies that initiate and sustain highly effective training programs aimed at improving safety, quality, reliability, and technical knowledge that exceed standard FAA regulatory requirements. decades,” said Scott Dillon, President of Eagle Creek Aviation and Jet Access Maintenance. “His extensive experience, technical knowledge, and leadership in quality assurance and training have contributed to our success as an award-winning MRO. We are proud of his accomplishment of more than 50 years in the aircraft maintenance profession and are fortunate to have him on our team.” 

Under Grabbe’s leadership, the FAA has awarded Eagle Creek Aviation the Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) Diamond Award of Excellence 11 times. The Diamond Award of Excellence is the FAA’s highest award for AMTs and employer 

Jet Access operates multiple FAA-approved Part 145 aircraft repair facilities, including Eagle Creek Aviation.  

To learn more about Jet Access, visit flyjetaccess.com. To learn more about Eagle Creek, visit eagle-creek.com.  

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