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Michael E. McDaniel 1129N. 3950W. Salt Lake City, UT 84116 801-258-4350 [email protected]

Speaker Biography

Michael “Mac” McDaniel received his FAA Maintenance License in 1989 and began his career as an aircraft mechanic at a regional airline based in Anchorage Alaska, Markair Express. Three years later Mac moved on to became Lead Inspector for ERA Aviation, a regional airline also based in Anchorage Alaska. In 1998 Mac relocated to Salt Lake City as an employee of SkyWest Airlines where he worked initially as a Mechanic and later a Lead Mechanic. In 2004 Mac transitioned into the SkyWest Airlines maintenance training department first as an instructor and now the Manger of Maintenance Training.

Along with being A&P certified with a degree in Aviation Maintenance Technology, Mac is a qualified instructor for the Brasilia-manufactured EMB-120 aircraft, along with the Bombardier-manufactured CRJ200, CRJ700 and CRJ900 aircraft. Based in Salt Lake City at SkyWest’s largest maintenance facility, Mac is responsible for the training needs of more than 1,200 maintenance professionals. Abstract

Training Disguised

The typical image of training that comes to mind is that of an instructor led presentation. Relying solely on multiple slides and images may not always be enough. However by expanding beyond the typical image to include some non traditional methods we see this “disguised training” can have a positive impact.

Using Disguised Training the developer can take information, repackage it using unconventional methods, and capture the attention of the target audience. The repackaging concept allows greater flexibility and variety for the developer and a higher level of interest from the consumer. This disguised training can then enhance traditional training, or even completely replace it with more effective and captivating material. The end result is a more diverse and user friendly means of distributing information. This can create higher participation, greater dissemination and a better retention of the material.

Disguised training can give training organizations a cost effective tool to increase their productivity and provide the opportunity for more contact hours. The result is a better and more productive working group.