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The aviation maintenance education community's premier event will take place in Seattle on April 1-3.  The annual conference brings our industry together to network with peers, hear regulatory updates, and get exposure to new educational tools and techniques. The program includes sought-after speakers, professional development sessions, a tour of Boeing’s Everett facility and an employer expo for industry and educators to discuss partnerships and student hiring opportunities. Institution administrators, instructors and career development personnel are all encouraged to attend. Agenda highlights:
Keynote
 Peter Boeskov, Director, Simulator Services, Maintenance Training, The Boeing Company

Soft Skills Matter, Can They Be Taught?
 Monica Stewart, Director, Assessment & New Program Development, Washington Area Technical College (WATC)
Trish Schmidt, Dean, Instructional Technologies & Academic Support, WATC

Airman Certification Standards
Jackie Spanitz, Curriculum Director, Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc.
Shelly Waddell Smith, AMT Working Group Program Manager, Airman Testing Standards Branch, FAA (invited)

Regulatory Update from FAA’s Flight Safety
Kevin Morgan, Supervisory Aviation Safety Inspector, FAA (invited)
Tim Shaver, Manager, Aircraft Maintenance Division, FAA (invited)
Robert Warren, Aviation Safety Inspector, FAA (invited)

Career Pipeline Development: Upstream
 Cindy Hasselbring, Senior Director, High School Aviation Initiatives, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (invited)
Debbie Park White, Director of WorkSource Career Services, South Seattle College
Bernard Wulle, Associate Professor, Department of Aviation Technology, Purdue University (invited)

Career Pipeline Development: Downstream
 Kip Blakely, Vice President Industry & Government Relations, HAECO Americas
Mike Walker, Maintenance Training, Regulatory Affairs and Standards, The Boeing Company
Andy Kozak, Manager, College of Technical Operations, JetBlue Airways
Kim Pritchard, Senior Manager, Technician Talent Acquisition, United Airlines
Daniel Riskey, Recruiter, Campus Reach People, Southwest Airlines Co. (invited)

Professional Development Breakouts

  • Composites in Aviation: A historic, modern and future look at composites.
  • The Boeing Training Experience: Get a guided tour of the Boeing classrooms and how the company utilizes the latest technology to engage students.
  • New Technologies: Experience the 737 MAX classroom.
Additional Event Information

Vendors: Become an Exhibitor
Exhibitors showcase products and services of interest to the aviation maintenance education community. Space is available starting at $780 for members. Learn more.

Employers: Reserve a Table at the Employer Expo
The networking event will provide industry the opportunity to discuss partnerships and recruitment initiatives with educational institutions from across the country. Employers can participate by sponsoring the event at one of three levels. Learn more.

Pledge Sponsorship
The annual conference would not be possible without generous contributions from our sponsors. There are several opportunities to support the event. Learn more.

Book Accommodation
A room block is reserved at the Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center . Book by March 10 to get the special room rate of $119 per night. Book now.

Member Alerts

Nominations Open for Student, Educator of Year
ATEC is now accepting nominations for the James Reardon Aviation Maintenance Technician Student of the Year Award and the Ivan D. Livi Aviation Maintenance Educator of the Year Award. Nominations are due January 31, 2017.  Read more.

Call for Papers
Each year, ATEC's annual conference provides an opportunity for educators to share success, workshop ideas and otherwise expand the academic horizons of their peers. Abstracts are due Jan. 1.  Read more.​

Membership Renewals
Renewal invoices for 2017 membership were sent in October. If you didn't receive a renewal notice or need another copy, contact us.

Serve on the ATEC Board
Director nominations are open. If you or someone you know is interested in serving on the board of directors, submit a nomination form by March 1.  Read more.

High School Build a Plane Registration Open
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) is holding the fifth annual Build A Plane Aviation Design Challenge. The first 100 high schools to enter may participate, registration is due by Jan. 20. Read more.

A Note of Thanks
ATEC President Ryan Goertzen thanks former ATEC director Tim Guerro for his service on the board. Tim resigned his position in October to spend more time with his family and to continue his good work at Redstone College.  Read more.

Member Resources

Classroom Media
The council's media library is now available electronically. Institutional members are invited to download a sample free of charge.  Read more.

Part 147 Issue Page
As a benefit to its members, the trade association develops briefing pages on topics of interest to the aviation education community. Read this month's addition, a summary of the fight for a new part 147, and where we go from here. Read more. 
The Aviation Technician Education Council
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