Aviation Technician Education Council

ARAC recommends repairman certificate portability and alignment of limited mechanic certificate to ACS. On July 19, the FAA's ARAC delivered a report recommending that repairman certificates be transferable between employers and recognized as "limited mechanic certificates."  https://lnkd.in/gp_aTP9Z

Last call to join us September 17-20 in Washington D.C. for the ATEC Fly-in. Participate in discussions with the aviation education community, FAA officials and meet with local representatives on Capitol Hill. Last day to register for congressional meetings is August 30. https://lnkd.in/g-fVrQFE

Meet one of our newest members! AIMS Community College is located in northern Colorado and is applying for a part 147 certificate to serve the northern Colorado market. Long-time ATEC director Michael Sasso is the program's new A&P Chief. Aims Community College https://www.aims.edu/

Are you registered to attend the upcoming ATEC Fly-in next month in Washington DC? Listen to our recent webinar to gather all the information you'll need to be prepared.  https://lnkd.in/gMrWh2Kz

The House Subcommittee on Aviation recently conducted a hearing titled "Eliminating Bottlenecks: Examining Opportunities to Recruit, Retain, and Engage Aviation Talent." The recorded version is available for review. https://lnkd.in/gvzCiYCz

ATEC is excited to launch the Fall 2024 cohort of the ATEC Academy! This initiative addresses the critical shortage of qualified aviation instructors, providing essential training for professionals transitioning from industry to the classroom. Over the next three months, participants will engage in a blend of in-person and virtual learning, focusing on active teaching strategies, lesson planning, and hands-on lab instruction. Designed to support both new educators and seasoned professionals, ATEC Academy is dedicated to equipping instructors with the tools needed to thrive in aviation education. Welcome, Fall 2024 cohort and thank you to our host, Moore Norman Technology Center! #ATECAcademy #AviationEducation #InstructorDevelopment #ATEC #TeachingExcellence.

Are you registered to attend the upcoming ATEC Fly-in next month in Washington DC? Join us for a webinar on August 20th to gather all the information you'll need to be prepared. Register for the webinar at the link below! https://lnkd.in/grNnKzVj

Looking for your ideas! The Council is currently accepting pitches for breakout presentations at the ATEC Annual Conference coming in March 2025. https://lnkd.in/g7ZJRD7d

Don't forget to mark your calendar for the 2025 Annual Conference in Norfolk, VA March 16-19, 2025! Early bird exhibitor rates and sponsorships are now available through October 1st. Register now to get the discounted rate.  https://lnkd.in/ggDxu94U

Boeing's latest Commercial Market Outlook for 2024-2043 sees demand for 716,000 new technicians during the next two decades, a 38% increase over last year's comparable forecast. https://lnkd.in/gi_w7jk5