- ABX Air slipped quietly into 2000 with all aircraft meeting the FAA
deadline for Stage III noise compliance. Further, Airborne experienced no
disruption of service at the Y2K turnover.
- The Junior Tech program was initiated to allow technicians just out of
school to come to ABX and sample work in each of the maintenance areas. It
allows them to determine their interests and gain a broader knowledge of
all of the areas of Aircraft Maintenance.
- ABX also partnered with CISCO systems and a local school to provide a
work-learning opportunity for students studying to become certified CISCO
operators. It was the first business/school/CISCO partnership in the
state.
- ABX introduced abxair.com. The web site’s first tasks were to
highlight job opportunities at ABX.
- ABX Air installed over-the-belt scanners to update tracking within the
Sort Facility to enable more complete tracking of packages.
- In 2000, ABX celebrated its 20th anniversary. The Ohio House
of Representatives issued a commendation to ABX on its 20th
anniversary, noting the ingenuity of operations and persistent growth as
assets to the state.
- A new machine in Base Shops – a horizontal boring mill – allowed
ABX to complete more maintenance in-house. In-house maintenance allows ABX
to have increased reliability, faster turn and better cost efficiency.
- The South Bend Regional Hub was expanded to meet a growing volume.
- Focusing on employee concerns and interests, ABX held a Career Fair.
ABX career opportunities were highlighted. This was followed by a School
Fair/Opportunity day allowing employees to explore educational options to
get them in the career paths explored earlier in the year.
- ABX TV, the Employee News Network, first aired in 2000. Recognizing
that more communication mediums were necessary than were currently
available, ABX placed 12 TVs in break rooms around the base to display
company information and more.
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