In The Loop Monterey Magazine

12/12/2022

Meet Jeff McMullen, with Cross Country Mortgage, one of our Awesome Sponsor Spotlights in our December Issue.!

12/08/2022

Local Resident Contributor, Michael Dove of Corral de Tierra shared some great gift ideas for the runners in our life! Check them out! The Cereal Box was our favorite idea 😆😆😆

12/02/2022

Meet your neighbors, The Romiza Family of Las Palmas Ranch! This fun-loving family loves going to the pool, exploring new parks and hiking. Be sure to say hello to Lindsay, Aubrey and Gregory of you see them around!

11/29/2022

Meet the Romiza Family, our December Cover! So excited for you all to see this issue! We have lots of great articles that are sure to get you into the holiday spirit!

11/24/2022

Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🍁🍽
Let our hearts be full of both Thanks and Giving today and every day after!

11/23/2022

Swipe Right to see this months Tasty Recipes sent in by your local resident contributors! They blend seamlessly together as a main dish, side dish and dessert 😉😉

11/15/2022

Say hello to your neighbors, the Balestreri Family! In The Loop Magazine is proud to present them as the November Featured Neighbors.

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09/26/2022

✨ Introducing your 𝚂𝚎𝚙𝚝𝚎𝚖𝚋𝚎𝚛 cover of 𝙄𝙣 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙇𝙤𝙤𝙥 𝙈𝙖𝙜𝙖𝙯𝙞𝙣𝙚, A social publication for the residents of the 𝐇𝐖𝐘 𝟔𝟖 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲.

Say hello to your neighbors, the Knapps! 👋 This fun-loving family is so excited to be a part of the neighborhood.

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12/31/2021

In The Loop regularly features an outstanding vendor in the magazine. We offer this service because it's a great way to learn about our trusted business partners and the services that they offer.

This month we're honored to share our friend, Bruce Pittenger's story and talk about his airplane maintenance company. Read on to learn more about this cool cat, and Advancetech Aircraft Maintenance.

How did you get into the Aircraft repair and Maintenance?
My father was a Navy chief, and I grew up watching him restore airplanes and cars. He always had a project he was working during his off time in the garage. He took me to airports where he worked on small private airplanes and was also an avid pilot. Our family moved to Toro Park from the SF bay area in 1972 as my father took a job at the Monterey Peninsula Airport setting up a maintenance shop for Monarch aviation. When I graduated from Salinas High in 1975, I took a job with him at the airport fueling airplanes and gradually moved into the shop where I began my training dismantling and restoring radial engines for overhaul, when the engines were completed, I would run them in on the test bed. I did not know it at the time, but it was the beginning of my career in the aviation field which has proven to be a great living for my family here in the Salinas Valley. In 1979 My father opened shop at the Salinas Airport, and I joined him in 1980. I have been at the Salinas airport ever since. In 1991 my father semi-retired, and I took the reins which has now been my living for the last 40 years. Since then, I have attended many trades related schools for the type of airplanes Advancetech maintains. I did not expect this to be my career as I wanted to be a professional musician, but life has a funny way of getting in the way of our dreams!

Tell us about your team.
I have a knowledgeable and experienced crew of airframe and powerplant mechanics. I have six long time employees and just added three new team members, who obtained their FAA mechanic license certifications from the aeronautical program at Gavilan College in San Martin. I consider Advancetech not only a business for profit but also, an investment of knowledge in my employee’s futures and the future of aviation at the Salinas Airport. It would bring me immense joy knowing my father’s investment in me, could be continued and to carry our family legacy into the future. We are very thankful to our customers and the community who help to make this happen for us!

Who are your main clients?
Our client base is widespread. Advancetech has customers flying into Salinas from all over the USA. We have a substantial base right here from the Salinas Valley, Monterey Peninsula, Watsonville and Hollister areas, along with the SF Bay and LA basin. We partner with MPI Jet Charter operating out of Monterey and direct their maintenance, and have many in the produce industry, and private corporate and general aviation clients.

What is the most rewarding or interesting part of your work?
Tackling the tough jobs and bringing difficult nuisance airplane system problems to a conclusion for our clients. Our clients are grateful when we analyze and repair a complex system issue in a timely and economical fashion. We perform routine inspections year-round, however the proof is in the pudding when we resolve complex system repair issues. We take pride in our abilities and work we perform! I have built personal relationships with my clientele and have gained so many friendships over the years!

What’s new and exciting in your industry?
Aircraft systems and construction have advanced considerably since I came to this industry. Pilots used to fly airplanes, now the airplanes fly the pilots! Silicon Valley has transformed the way aircraft systems are implemented and designed. Advancing with these changes is exciting, especially for young mechanics coming into this field. In 1980 I was working on piston powered airplanes, now it is all regional and global jets and turboprops in the corporate sector. We are still working on the older technology and enjoy doing so!

How has Covid changed your way of doing business.
Aside from Covid protocols, the aviation repair industry was considered essential. We were able to continue our work with protocols in place and, in fact, Advancetech got busier as the airlines ceased operations, and the demand for private and charter aircraft transportation increased, increasing the need for scheduled maintenance.

What are your favorite aspects about living here and what do you like to do in your spare time?
Coming to this valley from the Bay Area as a teen was a bit of a culture shock. But as I made friends, I came to know all that this valley and peninsula had to offer. I grew to love it here. I am married to my beautiful, loving wife Jennifer. We like to travel at least once a year. I enjoy a round of golf now and then and am living my dream as a semi-professional musician with a group known as Retreuxspect! I enjoy spending time with my two daughters and four stepchildren and my dog Remy. I collect vintage guitars and enjoy anything art. I stay healthy with exercise and hiking and love the coastline.

12/21/2021

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12/21/2021

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12/21/2021

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12/08/2021

Welcome and meet the Norman Family in the November IN THE LOOP!

11/23/2021

Welcome and meet the Norman Family in the November IN THE LOOP!

11/23/2021

Just in time for the holidays, Heidi's Spiced Nuts recipe is in the November issue.

11/16/2021

Save the date!

11/16/2021

Save the date!

10/27/2021

Good info about behavior and dogs.

10/27/2021

Get to know the Giammanco family!

10/27/2021

Kathryn Donangelo has a devilishly delicious Pumpkin Deviled Eggs recipe for us!

10/27/2021

Contributor Tristan Pfleger has a spooky Halloween poem for us!

10/27/2021

Happy 100th Birthday, Bill Smiley!

10/27/2021

Contributor Allison Deemes has some fun with her monstrous Pez dispenser
collection!

10/27/2021

Mike Dove writes a funny and inspirational tale this month.

10/27/2021

Heidi Licata has a Cilantro Viniagrette recipe this month!

10/27/2021

Tamara Franscioni writes about Cider this month.

10/27/2021

Here’s the winner of the Wildlife Category!

10/27/2021

Here’s the winner of the Architecture Category!

10/27/2021

Here’s the winner of the Junior Category!

10/27/2021

Here’s the winner of the People Category!

10/27/2021

Here’s the winner of the Outdoor Category!

10/18/2021

Autumn Banks writes about going back to school.

10/18/2021

Jr. Writer Ellie Dang’s Halloween ideas.

10/14/2021

Meet the Giammanco family!

09/29/2021

Author Eden Burnett introduces us to Cyenna Grijalva and her horse Ceecee.

09/29/2021

Writer Priscilla Du shares a “Brilliant Surprise in Fall,” Gumplant and
Goldenrod.

09/29/2021

Remembering Bob Malcom.

09/29/2021

Toro Park Animal Hospital vets write about Separation Anxiety this month.

09/29/2021

Writer & Runner Mike Dove shares a story about a runner who hasn’t missed
his daily run in 45 years.

09/29/2021

Margaret Marcroft celebrates her 90th birthday and the release of her
book, Sweet & Salty: Memoirs & Musings!