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About AIMD POWERPLANT NAS NORFOLK

AIMD Powerplant at NAS Norfolk is a specialized division within the Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department, focused on the repair, maintenance, and testing of aircraft engines and related systems for the U.S. Navy’s Atlantic Fleet. Established to support the growing aviation needs at Naval Air Station Norfolk, the unit has played a vital role in ensuring the operational readiness of carrier-based and shore-based aircraft since the mid-20th century. AIMD Powerplant’s skilled personnel maintain and overhaul a variety of turbine and jet engines, contributing significantly to mission success during peacetime operations and combat deployments. Over the decades, the unit has adapted to evolving technologies, continuously enhancing its capabilities to support modern naval aviation.

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Robert Dodds

U.S. Navy

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Cesar Leon

U.S. Navy

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FR Jose Ferrera III

U.S. Navy • 1981

FR Jose Ferrera III

U.S. Navy • 1981

FR Jose Ferrera III

U.S. Navy • 1981

FR Jose Ferrera III

U.S. Navy • 1981

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• Origins and Role: The AIMD (Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department) Powerplant division at NAS Norfolk serves as a critical maintenance hub, specializing in the repair, overhaul, and testing of aircraft engines for the U.S. Navy’s Atlantic Fleet. • Strategic Location: NAS Norfolk is the world’s largest naval base, making AIMD Powerplant one of the busiest and most vital engine maintenance units in the Navy. • Support for Multiple Aircraft: AIMD Powerplant maintains engines for a wide range of Navy and Marine Corps aircraft, including the F/A-18 Hornet, E-2 Hawkeye, C-2 Greyhound, and MH-60 Seahawk helicopters. • Jet Engine Test Cells: The unit operates sophisticated test cells, where engines are run at full power after maintenance to ensure they meet stringent Navy performance standards before returning to service. • Gulf War Surge: During Operation Desert Storm, AIMD Powerplant at NAS Norfolk played a key role in rapidly turning around aircraft engines to support the increased operational tempo. • Women in Maintenance: The unit has been at the forefront of integrating women into technical maintenance roles, with female sailors serving as engine technicians, supervisors, and leaders. • Awards and Recognition: The AIMD Powerplant division has repeatedly earned the Navy’s “Golden Wrench” award for outstanding maintenance efficiency and safety performance. • Innovation: AIMD Powerplant has pioneered the use of advanced diagnostic tools and vibration analysis to predict engine failures and prevent in-flight emergencies. • Deployment Support: Sailors from AIMD Powerplant are frequently deployed aboard aircraft carriers, providing critical engine maintenance expertise during extended deployments. • Community Outreach: The unit regularly participates in STEM outreach programs with local schools, inspiring the next generation of aviation maintenance professionals and engineers.