Program Cluster Workshop: Aviation Mechanic May 2, 2011 Produced under the auspices of the Center of Excellence for Aerospace and Advance Materials Manufacturing, Everett, WA by Dr. Richard Strand. Do not copy or reproduce except for personal use without permission.

 Welcome and Overview (capability/trends)  Industry panel--Boeing  Discussion  Tour Plant Facilities  Lunch  Educator Program Presentations  Discussion  Skill identification, gap analysis  Next steps, forum

Industry Challenges  An aging workforce  Lack of alignment between internal and external stakeholders  New hires have low skill proficiency  Entry-level employees lack fundamental skills  Employment hiring pool inadequate  Insufficient supply of qualified local job candidates

Boeing Projected Needs  Employment statistics are not keeping pace with rapidly changing aerospace-industry employment needs. Industry Demand

Industry Objective “Establish strong relationships with educational institutions to create a highly skilled and readily available workforce.” Partner with state educational institutions Partner with aerospace & manufacturing industry Incorporate higher graded skills as determined Focus on manufacturing and quality entry level skills Strategies

 Training must be responsive to changing industry needs  Improve coordination, articulation and growth of aerospace education and training  Low student interest in and training for aerospace-related occupations and trades  Limited funding to:  Expand student FTE  Hire faculty  Provide industry-standard equipment  Provide proven student-success services CTC System Challenges

Community & Technical College Consortium Washington State Community/Technical Colleges

Community & Technical College Consortium Metropolitan Corridor

College Agency FTEs/FTEfS/F Ratio Students ENRL/GRAD Focus AJAC NA60-8/? Apprent. Training Big Bend ( , / /35/23 Aircraft Mechanic Aircraft Maint. Technician Clover Park / /104/24 Aircraft Mechanic Everett / /67/22 Aircraft Mechanic South Seattle 91.8/ /39/24 Aircraft Mechanic Spokane 95.85/ /92/43 Aircraft Mechanic WATR Center NA? Entry Level Skills

 Aircraft Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology. A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain all aircraft components other than engines, propellers, avionics, and instruments. Includes instruction in layout and fabrication of sheet metal, fabric, wood, and other materials into structural members, parts, and fittings, and replacement of damaged or worn parts such as control cables and hydraulic units.  Aircraft Powerplant Technology. A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain all types of aircraft powerplants and related systems. Instruction includes engine inspection and maintenance, lubrication and cooling, electrical and ignition systems, carburetion, fuels and fuel systems, propeller and fan assemblies. This program is designed to meet the Federal Aviation Administration requirements for licensing as a power plant mechanic.  Avionics Maintenance and Technology. A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain all types of aircraft operating, control, and electronic systems. Includes instruction in flight instrumentation, aircraft communications and homing systems, radar and other sensory systems, navigation aids, and specialized systems for various types of civilian and military aircraft.  Aircraft Airframe/Powerplant Mechanics. A program that prepares individuals to inspect, repair, service, and overhaul all airplane parts, including engines, propellers, instruments, airframes, fuel and oil tanks, control cables, and hydraulic units. This program is designed to meet Federal Aviation Administration requirements for licensing as an airframe/ power plant mechanic.

 In just 4 colleges contributed to 10 year high of 477 FTEs  System low in of 258 FTEs  Slow steady increase to 420 FTEs in  Budget pressures threaten to reduce output by 20-67% in some colleges, Apprentice / WATR Center to compensate??

 Basic Skills (Language, Math, Communication)  Teams/Teamwork  Basic Science of Aviation  Basic Electricity of Aviation  Airframe Structure and Repair  Powerplant Theory and Maintenance  Airframe Systems  Powerpalnt Systems and Components

CollegeINTROBasic AirframeBasic Powerplant Big BendAMT 148AMT 151AMT 249 Clover ParkAMT 116AMT 143AMT 225 EverettAVA 101AVA 202AVA 102 South SeattleAMT 111AMT 214AMT 234 SpokaneACFT 115ACFT 135ACFT 255

West SideEast Side  Boeing  ATS  Allegiance Air  Erickson Sky Crane  Alaska/Horizon Air  Columbia Helicopter  Associated Painters  Erickson Sky Crane  Alaska/Horizon Air  Moody Aviation ◦ Mission Pilots  Penn Air (AK)  Jet Tech  Empire Aerospace (ID)  Boeing???

 $27.96 Scheduled air transportation  $24.98 Federal Executive Branch  $24.47 Aerospace product/parts manufacturing  $24.47 Nonscheduled air transportation  $20.95 Support activities for air transportation  $23.71Median for Avionics Technicians  $24.71Median for Aircraft Technicians *Job Growth Projected to be 7-13% in 2009 Bureau of Labor Statistics

 Assembly Mechanic  Company: Aerotek Commercial Staffing Location: Auburn, WashingtonAerotek Commercial StaffingAuburnWashington  Category: Manufacturing JobsManufacturing Jobs  Rate:$16.00 to $20.00 per Hour  Job Type:Contract-to-Hire  Posting Date:4/28/2011

 A&P Corporate aircraft mechanic  Company: Aerotek AviationAerotek Aviation  Location: Fort Myers, FloridaFort MyersFlorida  Category: Aviation JobsAviation Jobs  Rate:$19.00 to $25.00 per Hour  Job Type:Contract-to-Hire  Posting Date:4/8/2011

 Helicopter Mechanic  Company: Aerotek AviationAerotek Aviation  Location: Mcconnell Afb, KansasMcconnell AfbKansas  Category: Aviation JobsAviation Jobs  Rate:$150, per Year  Job Type:Full-Time  Posting Date:3/9/2011

 Industry Panel ◦ What you need? ◦ What do you value? ◦ Where do new employees tend to fail? ◦ Employment opportunities ◦ Tips for applicants

 Program Focus  Key competencies  Time to master  Lab/class construct ◦ Facility pros/cons ◦ Equip pros/cons  Employers served

 Refine Program offerings if needed  Link to industry expectations  Boost program output/potential  Standardize curriculum  Maintain dialogue  Report back and review progress