Recognition For Contributions To General Aviation Community In Flight Instruction, Maintenance, Safety The General Aviation Awards (GAA) Board of Directors, in partnership with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), has announced its 2026 National Honorees. The 2026 National General Aviation Award recipients are: 1) Mike Kloch (Bend, Ore.), 2026 Certificated Flight Instructor of the Year. 2) ?Roger Whittier (Phoenix, Ariz.), 2026 Aviation Maintenance Technician of the Year 3) Mike Jesch (Orange, Calif.), 2026 FAA Safety Team Representative of the Year For more than 60 years, the GAA program and the FAA have highlighted the vital leadership roles aviation professionals play in promoting safety, education, and professionalism.
