The Competition at MRO Americas 2026, presented by Snap-on
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The 2026 AMC Competition @ MRO Americas takes place on the exhibition floor at Aviation Week Network's MRO Americas. Five-member teams will compete in maintenance events intended to test skill and knowledge required of an aviation maintenance technician.
All participants must register for a floor pass with MRO Americas. Only AMC competitors, coaches, judges and sponsors will have early access to the show floor starting at 8:00 AM. AMC visitors and guests will have access when the show floor is open to the public.
The schedule of events is as follows:
- 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM: Registration/Badge Pick-Up for MRO Americas (see all registration and exhibition hours here)
- 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Event Setup (no competitors, please)
- 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Judge Briefing (judges only)
- 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM: Competitor Orientation (competitors, coaches, and judges only)
Orientation is not mandatory for competitors, but is strongly suggested that at least one team representative attend to pick up wrist bands, goodie bags, and submit any necessary liability forms. Guests are not permitted. Teams must review rules and scoring guidelines prior to the competition.
- 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM: Event Setup and Competitor Walk-Through
One hour before the competition begins, competitors will have the opportunity to walk around the competition floor to get a close-up look at each event and ask further questions. If practical and as time allows, that event's judge may offer tutorials to ensure all competitors understand the event criteria and requirements.
- 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM: Competition
- 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM: Competition
- 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM: After Party - TBD
- 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Award Ceremony
- 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Exhibitor Breakdown
Teams are responsible for assigning competitors to compete in each event. The number of competitors required, as well as instruction and judging criteria will be linked below as it's posted. Competitors may contact judges directly with questions on a specific event.
8Tree & Gulfstream Fastener Flushness Inspection |
Abaris Training Composite Repair |
Alaska Airlines TBD |
American Airlines Logo Light Harness Troubleshooting |
American Airlines NLG Wheel Replacement |
Av-DEC® Antenna Gasket Installation |
Barfield Air Data Test |
Barfield Fuel Quality Testing |
Daniels Manufacturing Corporation Tooling for Harness Assembly |
Eaton Rigid Tube Assembly Repair |
FedEx Express Safety Wiring |
FedEx Express Avionics Extract Fan |
W.L. Gore & Associates Leading Edge and Panel Sealing |
Moeller Aerospace Click-Loc® Challenge – We Won’t Back Off |
Panasonic Avionics Corporation Inflight Entertainment Troubleshooting |
Perfect Point E-Drill Fastener Removal |
PPG Transparencies |
PPG Wing Sealant |
PPG Virtual Reality Paint Booth |
Pratt & Whitney Fuel Nozzle Replacement |
Snap-on Precision Torque Application |
Southwest Airlines & Barfield Acoustic Ultrasound Troubleshooting |
Southwest Airlines & Boeing Thrust Reverser Troubleshooting |
Southwest Airlines & RH Aero Systems Antiskid System Fault Troubleshooting and Repair |
StandardAero Engine Fan Blade Removal |
United Airlines Render Safe |
United Airlines Fuel Tank Entry Precautions |
WiN MS AERO Fast Wiring Diagnostics |
MOHR Failure Analysis and Investigation in Electrical Wire Harness Testing: Reduce No Fault Found to Zero |
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