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PMA202 2005 Fleet Maintainers Conference Caribe Royale, Orlando, FL he PMA202 Fleet Support Team Fleet Maintainers Conference (FMC)/In-Service Management Panel (IMP) for 2005 promises to be the largest gathering of aircrew fleet support teams, industry, and fleet maintainers ever. The conference, hosted by Cobham Companies Conax florida corporation, Carleton Life Support Systems, and Carleton Aerosystems, will be held 20-24 June 2005 at the Caribe Royale AllSuites Resort and Conference Center located at 8101 World Center Drive, Orlando, FL 32821. The resort telephone number is (407) 238-8000 and their website is http://cariberesorts.com/ MA202 leadership has listened to the suggestions and feedback from previous Fleet Maintainers Conferences and has incorporated many of the recommendations for this years conference. The upcoming conference will offer FST presented general sessions, equipment specific breakout sessions/hands-on workshops, and exhibit hall sessions where attendees can

learn about new aircrew system products and the vendors who manufacture them. In an effort to better tailor it to the fleet needs, this years conference has been restructured to include all fleet support teams; Aircrew Escape and Crashworthy Systems, Aircrew Oxygen Systems, Life Support Systems, and Night Vision Systems. Each FST will offer in-depth half-day workshops that will allow facilitators to take groups through more detailed topics in a hands-on environment. Workshops under consideration include, but are not limited to: Oxygen Concentrator disassembly and repair, Oxygen Regulator testing using the Portable Oxygen Test Set (PORTS), Survival Gear fitting procedures (Helmets, Harnesses, LPFC, Airsave, etc.), NACES testing with the new Time and Altitude Test Set. To ensure you are able to attend the workshop of your choice, log onto http:// www.krsystemscom/fmc and select the workshop link from the menu From the workshop menu you can view a list of scheduled workshops then select

the workshops you would like to attend at the bottom of the page. After you select your workshops a pop-up window will display your selected workshops which you may print for reference. nity for all maintainers to provide personal input on action items that are having an impact on their ability to effectively to their job and maintain the equipment which they are responsible for. It is highly recommended all maintainers log on to the PMA202 Website (https:// pma202.navairnavymil) to review current action items/status and to submit new action items for Executive Board consideration. This will be the only opportunity you will have this year to make the managers of the equipment you maintain aware of any supportability/ maintainability problems you have and have that problem reviewed and potentially accepted/prioritized to receive funding to implement a correction. Maximum fleet support is critical to this process Additional opportunity to submit new IMP action items will be available

throughout the conference. Conference registration can be accomplished by logging on to the PMA202 Website, https://pma202.navairnavymil Additionally, another website provides for conference registration as well as a direct link to the Caribe Royale for room reservations, that link is http:// www.krsystemscom/fmc After establishing your login follow the link from the menu to room reservations. Vendor displays may be arranged by contacting Mr. Jim Gibson of Conax florida corporation, (727) 345-8000, JGIBSON@conaxfl.com Conference announcement was made via GENADMIN DTG 221404Z FEB 05 and DTG 291742Z APR 05. The success of your Fleet Maintainers Conference and In-service Management Panel continues to depend on maximum fleet attendance and active participation. There has been a dedicated effort to structure this years FMC and IMP so that the folks who make this conference a success will benefit from it to the fullest extent possible. The conference is open to all persons involved with

the production, maintenance, and support of Aircrew Escape and Crashworthy Systems, Aviation Oxygen Systems, Aviation Life Support Systems, Aviation Night Vision Systems, Survival Electronics, and Aviation The Aircrew Systems In-service Management Panel (IMP) has been Chemical & Biological integrated into this years FMC. This provides an important opportu- Defense Systems Resort Information & After Hours aribe Royale Orlando is situated on over 45 acres of stately palms and fragrant bougainvillea, accommodations feature suites and villas perfect for family vacations or business meetings, and state-of-the-art meeting and convention facilities. The resort has several restaurants to choose from. variety of afternoon and late night snacks. Experience the splendor of Venice, savor gourmet Continental cuisine, the Venetian Room’s intimate dining alcoves and luxurious open dining areas set the stage for world-class presentations of the freshest seafood, delectable entrees,

appetizers and other epicurean delights along with an outstanding collection of reserve wines for the connoisseur. Jackets are suggested The Parrot Island Lounge, adjacent to the main lobby and overlooking the lower reception area is the perfect place to unwind and offers a wide variety of refreshments. Calypso’s, located poolside, offers tropical drinks and grilled delights. From piña coladas and chicken fingers to burgers and ice-cold fruit salads. Reservations are recommended at least 24 hours in advance for both the Venetian room and Tropicále. The Tropicále reflects the casual elegance of a French colonial island For more information on dining within the resort, visit the Caribe complete with palm trees and painted shutters. There is something for Royale website at http://wwwcariberesortscom/dining/indexhtml everyone at The Tropicále, enjoy quality food, beverages and service Both dial-up and high-speed internet access is available in your suite. in a casual environment.

Additionally, internet access is available in the resort business center Café Largo is a market-style eatery open 24 hours a day and offers and wireless access is available in the reception and convention center made-to-order pizzas, deli foods, salad bar, roasted chicken, and a areas. There is a nominal fee for all internet access he Caribe Royale All-Suites Resort and Convention Center is convenient to all the magical sites and exciting attractions that are the allure of Orlando. Caribe Royale Orlando provides complimentary scheduled transportation for individuals to Walt Disney World® theme parks. mall/default.aspx?ID=139) , Waterford lakes town Center Home (http://www.simoncom/mall/defaultaspx?ID=394), and Mall at Millenia (http://wwwmallatmilleniacom) For the golf enthusiast, there are numerous golf courses in the immediate area surrounding the resort, visit http://cariberesorts.com/ Disney theme parks are located within 1.5 miles of the resort Addi- recreation/golfhtml for

more information tionally, Water World and Sea World are located within 4 miles and Universal Studios and Wet and Wild is located within 10 miles. There The resort concierge staff can assist with in-house dinner reservations, are numerous other attractions that can be taken advantage of, see the setting up tee-times, and help with theme park tickets. You may also following website for more information; http://www.cariberesortscom/ pre-book via the resort website at http://wwwcariberesortscom attractions/index.html The resort also offer advance ticket purchases on-line or you may visit the following websites for Orlando area theme Off-site dining is plentiful and within a short distance from the Caribe park tick et s: http:// www.mouses avers co m, http:// Royale Immediately across the street from the resort is a strip mall www.herosalutecom (for active duty attendees), or visit your local that offers Chinese and American buffet style dining Within a few miles driving distance there are

multiple casual dining restaurants to MWR to purchase tickets. choose from. For the bargain shoppers, there are two outlet malls nearby; Premium Outlets® (http://www.premiumoutletscom) and Lake Buena Vista For more information about the Orlando area visit the Orlando/Orange Factory Outlets (http://www.lbvfscom) There are three additional County Convention and Visitors Bureau website at http:// shopping malls in Orlando; The Florida Mall (http://www.simoncom/ wwworlandoinfocom May 20th is the deadline for reservations and registration!!! General Information Please complete the registration process prior to May 20th!!! Room reservations at the conference site will not be available at the per diem rate past May20th so it is advised that you make your reservations prior to the deadline even if you may not be able to attend. If you do have to cancel be aware there is a 72 hour cancellation policy for the Caribe Royale Register via the PMA202 website, https://pma202.navairnavymil, or

the 2005 FMC website, http://www.krsystemscom/fmc The conference agenda follows this page. All morning briefs are held in the Grand Sierra Ballroom D daily at 0800. On-site conference registration is to be held daily from 07000800 however, you only need to register once. Afternoon workshops will commence after lunch at 1300 daily. The workshops will allow for more interactive one-on-one training with the equipment you maintain. Team workshops will be held in the main ballroom as well as adjacent break-out rooms Antigua 1 through 3. The ALSS FST, including Survival Radios and Chem Bio Defense, workshops will be held in the Grand Sierra Ballroom D. AES FST and AOS FST workshops will be held in Antigua 1 and 2 NVS FST workshops will be held in Antigua 3. Pre-conference sign-up for the workshops may be accomplished via the 2005 FMC website, http:// www.krsystemscom/fmc Follow the Workshop Registration link from the menu and follow the instructions (you must register on this site prior to

signing up for a workshop) Additional opportunity to sign-up for a workshop will be available at the conference. All attendees to the workshops will receive a Fleet Support Team lapel pin as shown below Sunday, 19 June 2005 1700-1900 Registration (Grand Sierra Ballroom D Registration Desk) Monday, 20 June 2005 0700-0800 Registration (Grand Sierra Ballroom D Registration Desk) Time Subject 0800 Welcome 0815 Admin / Introduce Guest Speaker 0820 Captain GlassPMA202 0840 CNAF Crewsystems Overview 0905 ALSS Team Overview 0950 Break 1010 NVS Team Overview 1045 AES Team Overview 1115 AOS Team Overview 1200 Lunch ALSSFST (Ballroom D) 1300 1300 LPFC Fitting OBOGS Concentrator T&C / Repair NOC Cleaning / Maintenance PCU-56 Fitting 1450 Break CBR Testing 1510 Helo Crash Attenuating Seat Forum MA-16 Harness Reel, MARS 1700 Adjourn 1450 Break 1510 Helmet/Mask Fitting 1700 AOSFST/AESFST (Antigua 1 & 2) PRC-112B/B1 Update & Forum GPS-112 Loader

Quickdraw 2 1300 NVG O-Level maintenance CBR Testing 1450 Break Adjourn 1510 NVG I-Level Maintenance AFTER HOURS SOCIAL 17301930 Grand Sierra South NVSFST (Antigua 3) Image Tube Testing 1700 Adjourn Captain Thomas F. Glass United States Navy Naval Aircrew Systems Program Manager Captain Glass was born in Singapore to Southern Baptist Missionaries Rev. Ernest and Marjorie Glass He attended Wake Forest University in Winston- Salem, NC and graduated in 1980 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology. After joining the Navy, he reported to Aviation Officer Candidate School in Pensacola, FL and was commissioned first in his class in May 1981 Following flight training, CAPT Glass was designated a Naval Aviator in January 1983 and received orders to VF- 101 at Oceana, VA. Shortly after accumulating over 100 hours in the F- 14A and completing day/night carrier qualifications, CAPT Glass was redesignated a General Aviation Duty Officer and received orders to the USS AMERICA (CV

66). While aboard AMERICA, he was redesignated as an Aerospace Maintenance Duty Officer and transferred in September 1987 to Aviation Maintenance Officer (AMO) School in Pensacola, FL. Following completion of AMO School in December 1987, CAPT Glass reported to his first "Greenshirt" assignment with the V A115 Eagles, flying the A-6E Intruder aboard the USS MIDWAY (CV 41) home ported in Yokosuka, Japan While there, he served as the QAO, AMO, MCO and the MMCO and completed two Indian Ocean Deployments. In October 1990, CAPT Glass transferred to AIMD, NAS Oceana VA where he served as Manpower/Sea Operations Detachment coordinator and Airframes, Paraloft and Avionics Division Officer. In November 1993, he was invited to join the Staff of Commander Naval Air Force, US Atlantic Fleet where he served in the Aviation Maintenance Plans and Policy Branch While assigned to COMNAVAIRLANT, CAPT Glass earned his Master of Science degree in Management from Troy State University. In November

1995, CAPT Glass reported aboard USS THEODORE ROOSEVEL T (CVN 71) as the AIMD MMCO. During his two year tour, TR completed a successful SRA, work-up cycle and Med Deployment, and earned the 1997 AIMD Black "E." In September 1997, he reported to Pre-Commissioning Unit HARRY S. TRUMAN (CVN 75) as her first AIMD Officer CAPT Glass reported next to the Navy Personnel Command in June 2000 where he served as the Aerospace Engineering Duty Officer Community Detailer until December 2001. In January 2002, he reported aboard Naval Air Systems Command as the T45TS/ JPATS Assistant Program Manager for Logistics (APML). The following year, all Navy Training Aircraft were consolidated under one PMA and CAPT Glass assumed responsibilities as the Director of Logistics for all Navy trainer aircraft, (760 aircraft in nine different type/model/series). CAPT Glass is currently assigned as PMA202 responsible for the Research, Design, Production, and Support of all Naval/Marine Corp Aviation Life

Support Systems. CAPT Glass awards include the Meritorious Service Medal (two awards), the Navy Marine Corps Commendation Medal (four awards), the Navy Marine Corps Achievement Medal, and various unit awards and campaign ribbons. CAPT Glass is married to the former Elizabeth Louise Kings. They have two sons, Tommy Jr and Georgie Tuesday, 21 June 2005 0700-0800 Registration (Grand Sierra Ballroom D Registration Desk) Time Subject 0800 Day 2 Kick-off 0805 Introduce Guest Speaker 0810 Stu YoungNAWC AD Orlando Fleet Support 0845 SJU-5/6 & GRU-7 Ejection Seats 0915 NVG Support Equipment 0950 Break 1010 ALSS Team 1045 New Flight Deck Equipment 1130 3M Documentation AOSFST/AESFST (Antigua 1 & 2) 1300 P-3 O2 Systems 1200 1300 SJU-5/6 Ejection Seat Forum GRU-7 Ejection Seat Forum Timing and Altitude Test Set SJU-4/13/14 Ejection Seat Forum SJU-4/13/14 Aneroid Testing with PORTS Lunch ALSSFST (Ballroom D) 1450 Break PRC-149 Radio Update & Forum 1510

CRU-103A/P & CRU-121 (V)/A Regulator Testing URT-140 Beacon Update & Forum P-3 MONEL Pressure Reducer/ MONEL Manifold Test & Check and Adjustment Operation and Maintenance PIS/Registration PORTS Operation SOASI 1450 Break 1510 AIRSAVE Update & Forum 1700 Adjourn EAST COAST SAFE (Antigua 4) 1300 Association Meeting 1600 Adjourn 1700 Adjourn NVSFST (Antigua 3) 1300 SE Requirements / Mods 1450 Break 1510 NVG I-Level Maintenance Image Tube Testing 1700 Adjourn Mr. D Stuart (Stu) Young Technical Director NAVAIR Orlando Training Systems Division Mr. Young is a native of Clinton, Maryland and began his career as a small business owner in the Washington, DC area He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Maryland in 1986 and after completion of Aviation Officer Candidate School in Pensacola, Florida received his Navy commission. He served four years in the training command while assigned to VT-26 and VT-25

at NAS Chase Field in Beeville, Texas, and accumulated over 1000 flight hours piloting the A-4, TA-4J, T-2C and other training aircraft. Mr. Young left active duty in 1989 and joined the Naval Air Systems Command in Arlington, Virginia After serving in the flight clearance office he was assigned to the Crew Systems Department as a project engineer on the Navy Aircrew Common Ejection Seat (NACES) and associated efforts. In 1993 he moved to the F-14 Program Office, working on the Structural and Avionics Block Upgrade program He also served at the Medium Range Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (MRUAV) class desk. He returned to Crew Systems in 1994 as a senior project engineer for Crashworthy programs and Cockpit Systems In 1995 he was detailed to the Ballistic Missile Defense Organization, reporting to the director of the systems engineering office for National Missile Defense. Mr. Young returned to NAVAIR in 1996 as the Head of the In-Flight Escape Systems Branch In this role he helped ensure the

success of programs such as the accommodation improvements to the NACES, modifications to the T-2C escape system, certification of the T-6 escape system, and the formation of requirements for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. In 1999 he was selected as the Deputy Head of the Crew Systems Department, and soon thereafter was designated as the Director. He served as the Director of Crew Systems until April 2001, at which time he was selected for the Senior Executive Service and became the Director of the Systems Engineering Department In July 2003 Mr. Young transferred to NAVAIR Orlando Training Systems Division as the Technical Director , as well as Director of the NAVAIR Human Systems Engineering Department Mr. Young completed a Masters of Business Administration from Marymount University in 1994 He is a graduate of the Defense Systems Management College, the Senior Executive Management Development Program, and the Federal Executive Institute. He has won numerous special recognition awards

Wednesday, 22 June 2005 0700-0800 Registration (Grand Sierra Ballroom D Registration Desk) Time Subject 0800 Day 3 Kick-off 0805 Introduce Guest Speaker 0810 Col Pierre GarantHQMC 0845 LSS Team 0915 NVG Calibration 0950 Break 1010 Support Equipment State of SE O2 Hoses 1045 Configuration Management 1125 NACES Ejection Seats Parachute Update 1200 Lunch ALSSFST (Ballroom D) 1300 LPFC Fitting PCU-56 Fitting CBR Testing 1450 Break 1510 Helmet/Mask Fitting PRC-112B/B1 Update & Forum AOSFST/AESFST (Antigua 1 & 2) 1300 NOC Cleaning / Maintenance 1450 Break 1510 NACES Forum Timing and Altitude Test Set 1700 Adjourn NVSFST (Antigua 3) 1300 NV Survival Mono using ANVIS Parts 1450 Break CBR Testing 1510 NVG O-Level Maintenance Adjourn 1700 Adjourn GPS-112 Loader Quickdraw 2 1700 OBOGS Concentrator T&C / Repair Colonel Pierre C. Garant United States Marine Corp Headquarters, USMC Head, Aviation Logistics Support Branch Colonel

Pierre C. Garant, a second generation Marine, was born in Fall River, Massachusetts in 1960 Spending his youth in the Boston area and on Long Island New York; he graduated from Cornell University in May 1982 and was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps (USMC). After attending The Basic School and the Navy Supply Corps School, his first tour was at Marine Aircraft Group 26 (MAG-26) in New River, North Carolina. During this tour, he completed two Mediterranean deployments with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 261 (HMM-261) and participated in the 22nd Marine Amphibious Unit (22 MAU) invasion of Grenada (Operation URGENT FURY) and as a member of the multinational Peacekeeping Forces in Beirut, Lebanon. In July 1986, Lieutenant Garant was transferred to the 6th Marine Expeditionary Brigade (6th MEB) at Camp Lejeune, NC where he worked on the Maritime Prepositioning Ships Program. In 1988, Captain Garant was transferred to Headquarters, U. S Marine Corps in

Washington DC where he worked in the Aviation Logistics Support Branch, Department of Marine Aviation. Subsequently, he was assigned to Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14 (MALS-14), and then to Director of Logistics at Marine Corps Air Bases, Eastern Area (MCABE) at Cherry Point, NC. From 1996 until 1999, Lieutenant Colonel (LtCol) Garant served as the Executive Officer of MALS-12 in Iwakuni, Japan. Returning to Cherry Point in 1999, he served as the Commanding Officer of the Dragons of MALS-14 from May 2000 until March of 2002. Col Garant is currently serving as Head of the Aviation Logistics Support Branch at Headquarters, U.S Marine Corps (Department of Marine Aviation) Military schools that Garant has attended include Amphibious Warfare School and the Industrial College of the Armed Forces (ICAF). He holds two Masters of Science Degrees: Systems Management from the University of Southern California and National Resource Strategy from ICAF Col Garant has also earned the

distinction as a Certified Professional Logistician (CPL) with the Society of Logistics Engineers (SOLE) Colonel Garant is married to the former Christine Dupuy of New Roads, Louisiana and their daughter MarieAntoinette (Tonja) resides in Dayton Ohio. Thursday, 23 June 2005 0700-0800 Registration (Grand Sierra Ballroom D Registration Desk) Time Subject 0800 Day 4 Kick-off 0805 CBR IMP Chits 0840 Pubs Update Survival Kit Manifolds 0915 Web Based Parachute History Cards Egress/Crashworthy Product Update 0950 Break 1010 JSF Brief 1045 ALSS Team 1130 NVS Future Programs 1200 Lunch ALSSFST (Ballroom D) 1300 AOSFST/AESFST (Antigua 1 & 2) 1300 Egress/Crashworthy Products 1450 Break 1510 CRU-103A/P & CRU-121 (V)/A Regulator Testing PRC-149 Radio Update & Forum P-3 MONEL Pressure Reducer/ MONEL Manifold Test & Check and Adjustment URT-140 Beacon Update & Forum Operation and Maintenance PIS/Registration SOASI 1450 Break 1510 AIRSAVE Update

& Forum 1700 Adjourn PORTS Operation 1700 Adjourn NVSFST (Antigua 3) 1300 SE Requirements / Mods 1450 Break 1510 NVS Survival Mono using ANVIS Parts 1700 Adjourn Friday, 24 June 2005 0700-0800 Registration (Grand Sierra Ballroom D Registration Desk) Time Subject 0800 Day 5 Kick-off 0805 Admin 0810 ALSS IMP Chits 0950 Break 1010 AOS IMP Chits 1045 AES IMP Chits 1115 NVS IMP Chits 1200 Lunch 1300 New IMP Chit Review 1450 Break 1510 New IMP Chit Review 1700 FMC Wrap-up/Adjourn Saturday, 25 June 2005 Time Subject 0800 IMP Executive Board Review 1500 Adjourn PMA202 Fleet Support Team Points of Contact Captain Tom Glass PMA202 301-757-6991 (DSN 757) thomas.glass@navymil CDR Russ Lawry PMA202 Fleet Support Team 301-757-6976 (DSN 757) russ.lawry@navymil Mr. Bill Struble Mr. John Cardova Aircrew Oxygen Systems Fleet Support Team Aircrew Escape & Crashworthy Systems Fleet Support Team 301-342-9237 (DSN 342) 301-342-9297 (DSN 342)

william.struble@navymil john.cardova@navymil Ms. Brenda Hughes LCDR Matt Hebert Night Vision Systems Fleet Support Team Aviation Life Support Systems Fleet Support Team (Outgoing) 812-854-5797 (DSN 482) 301-342-8432 (DSN 342) brenda.hughes@navymil matthew.hebert@navymil LCDR Lee Vitatoe Aviation Life Support Systems Fleet Support Team (Incoming) 301-342-8432 (DSN 342) TBD AIRPORT DIRECTIONS Directions from Orlando International Airport to the Caribe Royale Resort START: END: Orlando Intl Airport (MCO) 2001 One Airport Boulevard Orlando, FL 32827 Directions Caribe Royale Resort 8101 World Center Dr DISTANCE: 17.5 Miles TIME: 22 Minutes Distance 1. Start out going SOUTH on AIRPORT BLVD 0.8 miles 2. Stay STRAIGHT to go onto S ACCESS RD. 3.5 miles 3. Turn SLIGHT LEFT onto BOGGY CREEK RD. 0.6 miles 4. Merge onto CENTRAL FLORIDA GREENEWAY/FL-417 S (Toll way, $2.00 in tolls) 10.7 miles 5. Take the INTERNATIONAL DR WEST exit- EXIT 6- toward

SR-536/SR-535/I-4/ TAMPA/DISNEY WORLD. 0.6 miles 6. Merge onto WORLD CENTER DR. 0.6 miles 7. End at 8101 World Center Dr, Orlando, FL 32821-5408, Caribe Royale is on the right. − CONFERENCE SITE