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Hill Engineering’s IMx+ Team Nominated for AFLCMC “Outstanding Scientist Team” Award

We are thrilled to announce that Hill Engineering’s Integrated Maintenance System (IMx+) has been nominated for the prestigious “Outstanding Scientist Team” Award at the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) Annual Engineering Awards. This nomination is a testament to the dedication, innovation, and technical excellence demonstrated by the IMx+ development team in addressing the quality assurance needs of the aerospace industry.

A group of 16 individuals standing in an airplane hangar with several aircraft on display behind them.
The IMx+ team nominated for the Outstanding Scientist Team Award.

The AFLCMC Annual Engineering Awards celebrate the remarkable contributions of military and civilian airmen engaged in engineering and technical management. These awards not only acknowledge individual and team achievements but also highlight the critical role that engineering excellence plays in maintaining the nation’s defense capabilities.

IMx+ represents a revolutionary approach to aircraft maintenance, combining advanced analytics and automated data collection to streamline critical maintenance processes such as cold expansion of fastener holes and nondestructive inspections.

Winning teams from the AFLCMC Engineering Awards often go on to compete at the Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) level, further underscoring the significance of this nomination.

A person sitting on top of an A-10 aircraft in a hangar performing an inspection with a handheld tool while looking at a monitor
A USAF Inspector at Hill AFB Utilizing IMx+ to Complete Inspections on an A-10 Hogback Aircraft

The final selections for each category will be announced during the AFLCMC Engineering Awards Ceremony on February 12, 2025, in Ohio. We eagerly await the results and are incredibly proud of the IMx+ team’s hard work and ingenuity.

Congratulations to the entire Hill Engineering IMx+ team on this well-deserved nomination. Your efforts exemplify the spirit of innovation and dedication that drives the Hill Engineering mission. We wish you the best of luck at the upcoming ceremony and look forward to celebrating your continued success!