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The Competition @ MRO Americas 2027

Team registration will open October 1, 2026

Monday, April 12, 2027
to Thursday, April 15, 2027
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The 2027 AMC Competition @ MRO Americas takes place on the exhibition floor at Aviation Week by Informa'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:

Monday, April 12
  • 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM: Badge Pick-Up 
  • 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 mandatory 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.

Tuesday, April 13
  • 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM: Badge Pick-Up in North Concourse Registration Area 
  • 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
​Wednesday, April 14
  • 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM: Competition
  • 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM: After Party, TBD
​Thursday, April 15
  • 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Award Ceremony
  • 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Exhibitor Breakdown

Registration Options

Credits Price
Commercial Aviation Team
$1,000.00
General Aviation Team
$1,000.00
MRO/OEM Team
$1,000.00
Space Team
$1,000.00
Military Team
FREE
Education & Training Team
Must consist of non-certificated individuals that are currently enrolled students or apprentices in a training program certificated by a national aviation authority or a registered apprenticeship program. Individuals who graduated and/or received certification within the past six months and are not employed by an aviation-related company are also eligible. Instructors are not eligible to compete.
$500.00

This is the final list of events for the 2027 Competition at MRO Americas. Look for event criteria to be posted in November.

  1. Pratt & Whitney Fuel Nozzle Remove and Replace
  2. Gulfstream Fastener Fast Check
  3. StandardAero Fan Blade Removal
  4. WiN MS Fast Wiring Diagnostics with WiN MS AERO Smart-R kit
  5. Alaska Airlines Cabin Seat Repair
  6. W.L. Gore Leading Edge Panel Sealing
  7. PPG Aerospace Wing Sealant
  8. PPG Aerospace Virtual Spray Booth and Paint Defect
  9. Windshield Competition
  10. United Airlines LED Lighting Troubleshooting
  11. United Airlines MLG Flex Hose Replacement
  12. Eaton Rigid Tube Assembly Repair
  13. USA Borescopes Borescope Inspection
  14. Panasonic Avionics Corporation IFE Wiring Issue
  15. Moeller Aerospace Click-Loc Challenge
  16. Daniels Manufacturing Corporation Tooling for Harness Assembly
  17. MOHR Electrical Wire Harness Testing
  18. Dedienne Aerospace A320 Door Nitrogen Servicing Challenge
  19. Av-DEC Antenna Gasket Installation Test
  20. FedEx Safety Wire
  21. FedEx Extract Fan
  22. American Airlines MD80 NLG Tire Replacement
  23. American Airlines Logo Light Harness Troubleshooting
  24. The Boeing Company Fiber Optics Advanced Troubleshooting
  25. Glenair Conduit Hat Trick
  26. Perfect Point E-Drill Fastener Removal
  27. Barfield Air Data Test
  28. Barfield Fuel Qty
  29. Southwest Airlines, CTRL System & Boeing Charlie Works System Troubleshooting & Repair
  30. Southwest Airlines & RH Aero Systems APU Shutdown Troubleshoot Fuel Issue/Repair
  31. Southwest Airlines & Test Fuchs Bonding Meter
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Tarra Ruttman

Tarra Ruttman

Administrative Director, Aerospace Maintenance Council

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