Culture at CSA

In 2017, 12 year old Triston Behrend had an assignment to do a community project due at the end of the school year. Triston was very passionate about golf, so he decided to host a small golf tournament that would benefit a charity. He noted all of the amazing things that St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital were doing, as well as learning that they didn’t charge patients or their families for treatment or housing. He made the decision to donate all of the proceeds to St. Jude, thus, “T-Time for the Children of St. Jude” was born. The first tournament was a great success, so he decided to make it an annual event. By 2020, this annual event had raised nearly $15,000. In 2022, Triston went off to college so his younger brother, Sam stepped up to take on this charity fundraiser. Sam has done an exceptional job of carrying on this tradition and as of 2023, the tournament has raised just over $30,000 with all money donated to St. Jude.

CSA Air has been a proud sponsor of the “T-Time for the Children of St. Jude” charity since 2021. This year’s event will take place on September 14th at Wild Pines Golf Course in Hermansville, MI.

This past week, the Annual FedEx Business Transactions (BT) & Technical Audit was conducted at our offices at CSA Air in Iron Mountain, Michigan. This audit assessment is an in-depth review of the accuracy and efficiency regarding each financial transaction performed for our customer.

• This also includes the accuracy of what we do each day:
• Completing your expense reports on time and accurately.
• Ensuring fuel tickets are turned in daily and error free.
• Completing your invoices, work orders and repair orders precisely;
• and Other equally important transactions for our customer.

“CSA is always a pleasure to deal with. Their high standards and professionalism show in all aspects of their business. Between Operations to Maintenance, it is always a breath of fresh air to talk to and do business with their tech team.” FedEx FAO Tech Services

To commemorate National AMT Day on May 23, MAC, CSA, and WASI dedicated time to celebrate the hard-working and dedicated mechanics we are privileged to work with. With catered lunches and a special gift given to each mechanic, the day was filled with gratitude and celebration. A heartfelt thank you to our AMTs for ensuring the smooth operation of our aircraft and services.

In celebration of World Book Day, MAC launched a book drive in April to gather gently used children’s books (grades K-5) for G.E. Massey Elementary School in Lincoln County. The Employee Engagement Committee at MAC had the opportunity to donate all the collected books to the elementary school this week.
The book drive was a huge success, with a total of 127 books donated by our employees! These books will offer new reading opportunities for the students at G.E. Massey and contribute to their reading achievements. As MAC expands its “MAC Gives Back” initiative, we are proud to have assisted the children in our local community and are so thankful for our team’s generosity!

MAC recruiting takes flight to the FAPA (Future and Active Pilot Advisors) Career Fair in Atlanta, GA. Our team engages with numerous pilots, sharing insights into careers at MAC and the innovative Purple Runway Program. The booth buzzes with activity, with a line of pilots eager to learn more about MAC opportunities. It’s a truly inspiring day, filled with meaningful connections and the chance to meet many talented individuals. With hopes high, we look forward to welcoming some of these exceptional individuals to the MAC family in the future.

Last week, members of our recruiting and flight teams attended the highly anticipated career fair at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University to represent MAC and CSA. Our team had the opportunity to engage with passionate individuals who were interested in learning more about our company and the exciting opportunities we have to offer. From discussing job roles to sharing insights about the dynamic world of aviation, it was a day filled with inspiring conversations and promising connections. We left the career fair feeling energized and excited about the potential talent that we may have the pleasure of welcoming on board in the near future.

Ryan Conversi, Manager of Maintenance Administration recently was invited to do a presentation at North Dickinson County School by Rick Faust, the husband of CSA Air’s Operations Manager, Candie Faust. Ryan had the opportunity to speak to the students about the many employment opportunities at both MAC and CSA, and the pathway for them to work towards their A&P license. By fostering this partnership, MAC and CSA are not only investing in the future workforce but also inspiring young minds to explore their passions and achieve their goals in aviation.

CSA’s GM/DO Todd Silverstone had an incredible time at North Dickinson High School’s career day, sharing insights into the fascinating world of aviation with a group of enthusiastic students!

Topics covered included:

– Exploring diverse career paths in aviation beyond pilot or maintenance technician

– Tips on how to break into the aviation industry

– Connecting with local EAA Chapters, Civil Air Patrol, and companies like CSA Air for mentorship opportunities

Let’s empower the next generation of aviation enthusiasts!