ATEC News: Come to Fort Worth

ATEC News: November 2019

Annual Conference 2020: Registration is Open!

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Aviation technician education’s premier event is scheduled for March 29-April 1 . The agenda is jam-packed with something for everyone. Instructors, administrators, career services personnel, designated mechanic examiners, company recruiters and workforce development professionals are encouraged to attend.

The 2020 conference will be better than ever, with new exhibitors, a student career fair, breakout sessions with relevant information for a cross-section of aviation professionals, and evening events with Fort Worth flair. The FAA will also host DME recurrent training the day following adjournment for those looking to satisfy biennial requirements.

See the Agenda

Stay and Play

Come to "where the west begins." Get more information about our host city, and take advantage of your stay to see all Fort Worth has to offer. Read more.

Exhibit Hall

Introduce your company to more than 150 representatives of the aviation maintenance education community. Exhibitors have dedicated space in the exhibit hall, are recognized in conference materials, and receive passes to attend the entire event. Read more.

Employer Link

For the fourth-straight year, ATEC will facilitate a networking event connecting educators and employers. The Employer Link will kick off with a student career fair, attracting students from all over Texas. Employers are encouraged to register early to ensure maximum marketing exposure. Read more.

Sponsorship

Just a few sponsorship opportunities remain. Provide breakfast, coffee, or "refreshing beverages" for conference attendees in exchange for sponsorship recognition. Read more.

Accommodation

Reduced rates are available at a hotel within walking distance of our host school. Book online to secure group rates at the Worthington Renaissance Fort Worth Hotel.

Choose Aerospace

In September, the ATEC board elected to move forward with official incorporation of a charitable organization with the purpose of raising awareness of careers in aviation.

A new scholarship and award program will be a central initiative for the organization. Opportunities will be announced early 2020.

If your organization would like to contribute a scholarship or award (monetary or non-monetary), please email atec@atec-amt.org.

Learn More About the Campaign

ATEC News

Get Educated: The Promoting Aviation Regulations for Technical Training (PARTT) 147 Act

Last week, ATEC announced that congressional leaders were gearing up to introduce legislation that would direct the FAA to promulgate very specific, community-drafted language in place of the current 14 CFR part 147. If you missed the live webinar, listen in to the 30-minute recorded version for more information. Learn More.

The community is encouraged to reach out to congressional leaders to solicit support for the Act. ATEC has created a grassroots "toolkit" to help guide members through the process. Take Action.

Bill Would Create PSAs to Raise Aviation Career Awareness

ATEC is supporting legislation to address workforce shortages and increase diversity. The Promoting Service in Transportation Act (HR 5118) would create public service campaigns to raise awareness of aviation and other transportation careers. Read More.

Coalition Continues Push for Federal Workforce Grants

After the Senate passed its appropriates package, which included only $5 million in funding for both the pilot and AMT grant programs, a coalition of aviation organizations, including ATEC, sent a letter to congressional leaders urging adoption of the House-passed version which appropriated $10 million. Read More.

Fall 2019 Journal: Maintenance Camp, Teaching Recordkeeping, High School A&P Spotlight

In this issue: Read about a mixed method study on the implementation of an aviation maintenance camp and how to incorporate recordkeeping requirements into the classroom. Learn more about Westfield Technical Academy's unique program that provides high school students the qualifications needed to take the A&P test. Read more.

Help Tell Our Story

The council is surveying aviation maintenance technical program representatives. An invitation to participate was delivered to each school's primary contact earlier this month. ( Let us know if you did not receive it). While the deadline to respond has passed, ATEC is reaching out to schools that have not yet responded through Thanksgiving . Read more.

Membership Renewal

Membership renewals are due Jan. 1. Invoices were sent to the primary and billing contacts for all members. If you did not receive a notice, let us know .

Annual Conference Spotlight

The trade association is taking time to highlight organizations that are supporting the annual conference, the premier event for all things aviation maintenance education. Read on and if you get the chance in your day-to-day, please thank them!

Exhibitor Spotlight: AVOTEK

“This is the one event where we can meet with the largest percentage of our customers in the same place at the same time. For our type of business, this is the best of all worlds. We love to catch up with our customers (and potential customers) to hear about their successes and what challenges they are facing. This informs us of what support we can offer to help, whether it be classroom trainers, textbooks, or online courses.” Read more.

Sponsor Spotlight: Aviation Institute of Maintenance

AIM has been an ATEC member for over a decade, its top educational administrators are active on committees and the ATEC board. AIM is "co-hosting" the 2020 conference in Fort Worth, providing day-to-day coordination support and hosting attendees at its Irving location for a tour and lunch. Read more.

Welcome New Members

The following organizations joined our ranks this month. Welcome and thank you for supporting the council through membership!

Airborne Maintenance & Engineering Services

FlyWise Aviation

Scholarship Opportunities

Aircraft Electronics Association Deadline February 1 & April 1

Other Scholarships Various Deadlines