1. About ATEC
November 8, 2018

2. About ATEC
Promotes and supports aviation maintenance technician education
Nearly 200 members, 70% of those are educational institutions, the remaining are employers, vendors and suppliers of schools.
ATEC represents 72% of the 171 FAA-certificated aviation maintenance technician schools
Eighty percent public institutions (representing 63% of enrollments)
Vast majority offer associate’s degree (70%), also four-year institutions (17%), technical schools (6%) and high schools (2%).

3. About ATEC
Industry employer members include (for the latest list, visit

4. The ATEC website provides an online directory of schools with aviation maintenance technical programs. Information is provided for each school including programs offered, current enrollment, upcoming graduation dates and more.
atec-amt.org/schools

5. Workforce Data: The Government
The Bureau of Labor Statistics anticipated 4% growth for airline and commercial pilots, and 5% growth for aircraft mechanic and technical careers in the next decade. The Bureau projects 4,400 new pilot and 12,400 new technical job openings in the next ten years.
Government data shows a growing need for aviation maintenance mechanics and technicians.

6. Workforce Data: Industry
Industry studies paint a starker picture.
Airbus projects a need for 630,000 new technicians (and 540,000 new pilots) worldwide in the next 20 years—up from the company’s estimate of 550,000 new technicians.
Boeing’s needs estimate is even higher; the manufacturer says that the commercial, helicopter and business aviation industries combined will require 754,000 new technicians (and 790,000 new pilots) by 2037, with a quarter of the demand coming from North America.
Source: Boeing Technician Outlook:

7. Workforce Data: Industry Groups
An Aeronautical Repair Station Association (ARSA) report estimates that there are more than 2,500 unfilled technical positions in the U.S., costing the repair station industry upwards of $642.5 million in annual revenue.
A Helicopter Association International study projects a shortage of 7,649 pilots and 40,613 certificated aviation mechanics in the U.S. by 2036.

8. Workforce Data: Consulting Firms
Unlike any other report, Oliver Wyman took demand into consideration
A report provided by Oliver Wyman, a technical consulting group, forecasts that demand for aviation maintenance technicians will outstrip supply by

9. atec-amt.org/workforce
Survey of 171 active AMTS with nearly 18,000 total enrollment (61% participation)
Additional data was gathered from the National Center for Education Statistics College Navigator and FAA sources including the AMTS database, US Civil Airmen Statistics, Regional Active Airman Tables, FAA data downloads and the airman certification database.
A new report is anticipated to publish in December 2018
atec-amt.org/workforce

10. 2017 Pipeline Report Findings
Mechanics are retiring faster than they are being replaced. New entrants make up 2% of the population annually, while 30% of the workforce is at or near retirement age.
Sixty percent of new mechanics obtain certification by virtue of an AMTS certificate of completion.
A&P schools have the capacity to double production.
While AMTS capacity increased by 2% in the last year, enrollment decreased by 2%.
Twenty percent of candidates pursue careers outside of the industry and only 60% elect to take the FAA mechanic test.
Average graduation rate for A&P student is 78%.
Of those eligible for placement, 71% of A&P graduates had a job upon graduation.
2017 Pipeline Report Findings
Using ATEC’s model, the mechanic population is projected to decrease 5% in the next 15 years.
While institutions are ramping up recruitment activities and expect enrollment to increase, there is significant opportunity for industry employers to help define career paths and attract more students into the pipeline.

11. …Future Data
Pipeline Report 2018 edition expected to publish in December. Will include additional data on—
Enrollment and capacity trends
Barriers for A&P testing
Industry partnerships producing the largest ROI
Barriers for recruiting, accepting, retaining or graduating technical program students
Attrition and better enrollment numbers specifically for A&P programs
Program graduation dates

12. Regulatory Advocacy
Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations part 147 curriculum requirements largely unchanged since the 1970s
Industry is asking for a “performance based” rule that would better align with Dept. of Ed and accreditation requirements
NPRM issued November 2015, a supplemental proposed rule is expected “soon,” a final rule 24 months thereafter (FAA reauthorization bill would require promulgation within 6 months)
Southern Utah University petition for exemption (regulations.gov docket ID FAA )
Development of Mechanic Airman Certification Standards (ACS)

13. Airman Certification Standards
FAA-industry working group created by the Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee (latest draft version available at Draft version available at standards.html)
Will effectively replace Practical Test Standards, will also govern the written test
Will publish June 2019, with a June 2020 effective date
Will drive curriculum changes despite 147 requirements
Currently using the standard to “board” the written test bank, oral questions and practical projects
Will be revised periodically, first revision likely in 2022

14. Know Consider Do Aeronautical knowledge Aeronautical decision-making
PTS-based proficiency Do

15. ACS coding connects standards to guidance and test questions.
Regulatory Advocacy
Guidance
Test questions
Standards
ACS integrates and connects certification standards for:
Knowledge
Risk Management
Skill
ACS coding connects standards to guidance and test questions.
Which statement is correct when made in reference to a parallel circuit?
The current is equal in all portions of the circuit.
The total current is equal to the sum of the currents through the individual branches of the circuit.
The current in amperes can be found by dividing the EMF in volts by the sum of the resistors in ohms.

16. Training and Testing Alignment
Industry made recommendation to align part 147 and the mechanic ACS, specifically asked that the agency—
Remove any reference to curriculum requirements or subject areas from part 147
Reference the AMT ACS in AMTS operations specifications to ensure that training and testing are directly correlated, and
Utilize the ARAC Airman Certification System Working Group as the driver for changes to testing and training requirements
The recent FAA reauthorization bill included a provision that requires the agency to ensure training programs are revised and updated in correlation with the ACS

17. FAA Reauthorization Bill, H.R. 302, Title VI—Aviation Workforce
Subtitle A, Youth in Aviation, directs the FAA to—
Report to Congress on existing outreach efforts
Establish Youth Access to American Jobs in Aviation Task Force
Appoint members representing air carriers, manufacturers, repair stations, and educational institutions
Make recommendations for the administration to—
Encourage high schoolers to pursue aviation-related course work
Identify and develop aviation career pathways
Subtitle B, Women in Aviation, directs the FAA to create a Women in Aviation Advisory Board
Appoint members representing airline industry and non-profit organizations, business associations, educational institutions and the United States Air Force Auxiliary and Civil Air Patrol
Identify trends that encourage or discourage women pursuing careers in aviation
Coordinate industry efforts
Expand existing scholarship opportunities, and
Enhance training, mentorship, education and outreach programs exclusive to women
Money is authorized for fiscal year

18. FAA Reauthorization Bill, H.R. 302, Title VI—Aviation Workforce
Subtitle C, Future of Aviation Workforce, directs FAA to—
Promulgate part 147 final rule within six months, and align with the mechanic ACS
Directs FAA to develop guidance or model curricula for AMTS, to include avionics and troubleshooting, and revise it every two years thereafter
Conduct a study to—
Analyze the Standard Occupational Classification system, and how changes could improve government data for aviation technical careers
Analyze the impact regulation (certification, testing, and education) has on employment
Develop recommendations on improving regulations governing AMTS
Develop recommendations for addressing training program funding and resource needs
Money is authorized for fiscal year

19. FAA Reauthorization Bill, H.R. 302, Title VI—Aviation Workforce
Subtitle C, Future of Aviation Workforce, authorizes $5M in grants (up to $500,000 each) for the next four years to support workforce development. Eligible projects include—
Development or enhancement of educational programs that teach technical skills used in aviation maintenance
Establishment of scholarships or apprenticeships for individuals pursuing employment in the aviation maintenance industry
Development of outreach programs targeting students, underrepresented communities, economically disadvantaged geographic areas, and/or transitioning Armed Forces
Money is authorized for fiscal year

20. Events Annual Conference March 18-20, 2019 in Wichita (Register here)
The three-day event hosts nearly 200 individuals including instructors, administrators, career services personnel, designated mechanic examiners, company recruiters and workforce development professionals.
Exhibit opportunities for companies to showcase product and services to aviation maintenance education. (Register here)
Employer Link March 18, 2019 in Wichita (Register here)
Networking opportunity for educators and recruiters. For aviation companies, it is a one-stop shop to meet with more than 140 instructors, administrators and career development personnel from schools across the U.S.
NEW for 2019, the Employer Link will incorporate an afternoon career fair for area students. (Student registration here)
ATEC Fly-in Sept , 2019 in Washington DC

21. Resources
Opportunity for industry to share information with educators through ATEC Journal
New Career Fair calendar provides a one-stop shop for employers to coordinate career fair attendance. Schools are encourage to post events as they are scheduled
Online webinars available live and on demand
Distance learning authorization template provides guidance for schools that want to develop part 147 online training programs
Scholarship page highlights opportunities available industry-wide
Job board communicates instructor and administrator opportunities available at member schools

22. Choose Aerospace: A National Awarness Campaign
A partnership of aerospace stakeholders, joined together to address one of the biggest threats to continued industry growth: the availability of a diverse, qualified technical workforce.
The purpose of the campaign is to unite companies, associations, labor unions, educational institutions, and regulators to spur interest in aerospace careers, and identify and implement solutions to the aerospace workforce shortage.

23. Choose Aerospace: Plan Strategy
An initial 12-month to 18-month strategy will—
Research current state of market size, target audience, existing recruitment efforts, competitive landscape
Synthesize insights gained by conducting primary and secondary market research
Develop a measurable plan which rolls up to the stated objectives
Execute the plan in-market
Measure and Optimize these efforts

24. Choose Aerospace: Next Steps
Alignment amongst stakeholders
Commence market research activities
Estimate media budget expectations
Previously recorded informational webinar available at