George Washington (CVN 73) - Naval Cruise Book

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The mission of the Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department (AIMD) is to provide maximum support to the Strike Group, Carrier Air Wing SEVENTEEN, and the ship. Our superbly skilled and highly-trained technicians strive to produce the highest quality product possible. Our management team is proactively involved in the repair cycle, continually seeking ways to enhance the mission capability of the combat aircraft operated by our customer. AlMD’s capabilties range from micro-miniature repair of electronic components to third-degree repair of jet engines. AIMD provides physical, dimensional, mechanical and electronic calibration services for the entire strike group. From maintaining support equipment to coordinating the repair of escorting ships under the Battle Force Intermediate Maintenance Activity umbrella, AIMD provides unparalleled support for sustained combat operations. The Officers and Chief Petty Officers of AIMD have the privilege of serving with more than 300 sailors of nearly every aviation rate, not only ship’s company, but technicians from Sea Operational Detachments from Naval Air Stations Jacksonville, Norfolk, and Oceana. This diverse team honed their skills and expertlymeshed during deployment in support of the Partnership of the Americas to form a fine-tuned machine. From the beginning, the focus has been getting air wing aircraft airborne in a fully combat ready status. Our sailors have demonstrated exceptional ingenuity and have proven theydeserve recognition as “The Finest AIMD in the Fleet”.