November 22, 2010 - US Airways’ Line Maintenance Manager, Charles W. Marler, was recognized for his five decades of service in the airline industry with the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Charles Taylor “Master Mechanic” Award.  

The award recognizes the lifetime accomplishments of senior aviation mechanics and is named in honor of Charles Taylor, who served as the Wright Brothers’ mechanic and is credited with designing and building the engine for their first successful flight. To be eligible for the award, a recipient must have served at least 50 years as an accredited aviation mechanic and have been an FAA-certified mechanic for a minimum of 30 years. 

“The Charles Taylor ‘Master Mechanic’ Award is the highest honor for an aviation maintenance technician and shows the recipient’s commitment to technical excellence in an ever-changing industry,” said David Seymour, US Airways’ senior vice president, Technical Operations.

“Over the course of his career, Charlie has shared his vast knowledge and love for his craft with countless aviation professionals. We are grateful for his service and proud to have him as one of our team of 3,500 maintenance technicians.”

Marler began his aviation career with the U.S. Air Force in 1960 and has spent 24 years with US Airways in a variety of maintenance management positions. He has held the position of Line Maintenance Manager at the airline’s Orlando, Fla. station since 2000. Marler’s name will be added to the FAA’s Roll of Honor, a leather-bound book on display at the entrance to the FAA Aircraft Maintenance Division at FAA Headquarters in Washington, D.C.