The Professional Aviation Maintenance Association (PAMA) met some resistance when, in July 2005, it became an affiliate of the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), but nearly three years on, time has shown the wisdom of the move. SAE brought large-association stability–and management expertise–to the table. In addition to financial depth and extensive staffing, the association also understands what’s required to run a volunteer organization. One of the key elements was helping PAMA’s board of directors focus on the crucial subjects of fiscal health and long-term growth requirements.
The PAMA board has restructured its operating procedures, and the organization has a new president, John Casker. Last February it launched the PAMA/ SAE Institute aviation maintenance and production certification program. Then-president Brian Finnegan moved from the organization’s president spot to director of professional certification at the SAE Institute.
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