The Competition at VERTICON 2025


Monday, March 10, 2025
to Thursday, March 13, 2025

Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center


650 South Griffin Street Dallas, TX 75202 United States

The Aerospace Maintenance Council, a non-profit organization, and its flagstone event, The Competition, recognizes and celebrates the aviation maintenance technician, and raises awareness of the knowledge and skill required to maintain safe, airworthy aircraft, worldwide. For the first time, The Competition will be coming to Vertical Aviation International's VERTICON

​The Competition provides an opportunity for current and future maintenance professionals to showcase their abilities and see how they stack up against peers across the country. Three-member teams complete in maintenance events intended to test skill and knowledge required of an aviation maintenance technician. Teams may register in one of the following categories:

  • Commercial Airlines
  • General Aviation
  • Military
  • Repair and Manufacturing
  • School
  • Space

The competition is supported through the generous contributions of the aerospace community. Sponsorship opportunities are available. 

2025 Schedule

The AMC takes place on the exhibition floor at VERTICON 2025, powered by Vertical Aviation International, Booth 12353.
Monday, March 10
  • 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Judge Briefing (judges only)
  • 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM: Competitor Orientation (competitors, coaches, and judges only)
Tuesday, March 11 
  •  TBD: Competitor Walk-Through
  • 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM: Competition
​Wednesday, March 12 
  • 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Competition
  • 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Award Ceremony
Credits Price
Commercial Airline Team
$1,000.00
General Aviation Team
$1,000.00
Military Team
FREE
MRO/OEM Team
$1,000.00
School Team
$500.00
Space Team
$1,000.00

For More Information:

Tarra Ruttman

Tarra Ruttman

Administrative Manager, Aerospace Maintenance Council