On April 15, Blue Ridge Community College Aviation Maintenance Technology Program Associate Professor Fred Dyen was awarded the Ivan D. Livi Aviation Maintenance Educator of the Year Award presented at the annual Aviation Technician Education Council (ATEC) Conference. The award recognizes long-term outstanding performance of an aviation maintenance technology instructor who has had a direct impact on students.
Dyen has nearly 27 years of experience teaching at Part 147 programs across the country and is currently pursuing his PhD in instructional design and technology from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia.
October 30, 2026 | Categories:
ARSA News & Updates,
ARSA Works
On Oct. 30, ARSA’s Board of Directors gathered for its annual meeting in Arlington, Virginia. The body pivoted from the previous day’s collaborative roundtable discussions into reviewing the association’s work…
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On Oct. 29, ARSA and its Board of Directors hosted representatives from its enterprise member companies, allied organizations, and key government officials for its Annual Leadership Roundtables. The series of…
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October 26, 2026 | Categories:
ARSA News & Updates,
ARSA Works
Based on an overview provided by ARSA Director Art Smith, the association produced this 50 second commercial for its work and its industry. Members are encouraged to go to the…
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Four Safety Management Systems Training Sessions are now available through ARSA’s training program for registration and immediate on-demand viewing. The trainings were co-administered by ARSA and the Aircraft Electronics Association…
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On Oct. 14, ARSA presented an online training session introducing the key definitions in 49 CFR tied to hazardous materials requirements for maintenance providers in 14 CFR. The level 1…
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