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Annual Conference
Held ​September 14-18, 2020
Now Available On Demand 

Presented by:

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Previously-recorded live conference sessions are now available on-demand. All on-demand sessions include a certificate evidencing your participation.

Members receive a 50% discount on the registration fee for on-demand courses linked below, or can view recorded versions (no certificate of attendance offered) for free in the ATEC member webinar library.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14

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9:00 - 9:30 AM CT: KEYNOTE

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STEVE DICKSON, ADMINISTRATOR, FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION (FAA)

9:30 - 10:15 AM CT: AVIATION POLICY BRIEFING

​Get an overview of FAA initiatives impacting workforce development and aviation maintenance technician schools including the status of the part 147 rulemaking, a new workforce grant program, and the recent creation of two industry advisory groups focused on encouraging women and youth to enter the field of aviation.
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RICK DOMINGO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, FLIGHT STANDARDS SERVICE, FAA

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CATHERINE (KATE) LANG, SENIOR ADVISOR TO THE DEPUTY ADMINISTRATOR, AVIATION WORKFORCE OUTREACH, FAA

10:15 - 11:00 AM CT: REGULATORY SUPPORT DIVISION BRIEFING

​Get the status on emerging mechanic airman certification standards, changes to the way the agency is facilitating and assessing airman applicants, and improvements to designee oversight including the transition of designated mechanic examiners (DME) renewal training to an online format and the highly-anticipated expansion of organizational designation authorization (ODA).

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JAY KITCHENS, MANAGER, DESIGNEE PROGRAM BRANCH, FAA

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RYAN C SMITH, AIRMAN CERTIFICATE TESTING SERVICE (ACTS) PROGRAM MANAGER, AIRMAN TESTING STANDARDS BRANCH, FAA

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LARRY WEST, MANAGER, AIRMAN TESTING STANDARDS BRANCH, FAA


TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15

9:00 - 10:00 AM CT: PLANE TALK

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Industry has been devastated by the coronavirus pandemic. With wide-spread workforce reductions and no end in sight, companies are struggling to maintain employees as they await a recovery. At the same time, schools are working hard to place graduating students that just a few months ago had a long list of employment options. What might travel and workforce demand look like for 2020-21? Get economic and technical hiring outlooks from trade associations and job placement professionals. 
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CHRISTIAN KLEIN, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, AERONAUTICAL REPAIR STATION ASSOCIATION

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BRIAN PEARCE, CHIEF ECONOMIST, INTERNATIONAL AIR TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION (IATA)

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SAM SCANLON, MANAGING PARTNER, JSFIRM.COM

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10:30 - 11:30 AM CT: SILVER LININGS

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Get results from the latest member survey that suggests things might not be as bad as we thought they were, and hear from aviation technical school representatives on lessons learned and adjustments made to mitigate pandemic-induced impacts. Schools share how revised schedules, adoption of new content delivery methods, and changes to the way we market to potential students may make our programs stronger in the long run.

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JAMES HALL, DEAN OF AVIATION AND MANUFACTURING, WSU TECH

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MARK HOLLOWAY, DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION, AVIATION INSTITUTE OF MAINTENANCE

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STANLEY SMITH, DIRECTOR, ALABAMA AVIATION COLLEGE, A UNIT OF ENTERPRISE STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

12:00 - 1:00 PM CT: AN UPDATE FROM WASHINGTON

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Congress recently passed unprecedented legislation aimed at providing economic relief to the aviation industry and sorely needed resources for educational institutions. Hear about the most recent coronavirus relief package, how industry and academia can take advantage of the benefits it offers, and what we should expect next out of Washington.
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JAMES BROWN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, STEM EDUCATION COALITION

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WALTER WHITE, VICE PRESIDENT, GOVERNMENT RELATIONS, AAR CORP


WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16

9:00 - 10:00 AM CT: INCREASING PARTICIPATION IN AN ONLINE ENVIRONMENT

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All students learn through active discussion and engagement, and the online environment should reflect this approach. During this session, educators will learn how to use Discussion Areas (or Chats) and the Remind, EdPuzzle, and Padlet apps, which help your aviation maintenance students stay on task and communicate what they have learned.
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SEAN J GLASSBERG, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, EDUCATOR TRAINING & CONSULTING

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10:30 - 11:30 AM CT: BLENDED LEARNING: A MASTERCLASS

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Given the hands-on training necessary for technical programs, and limitations imposed on schools adhering to social distancing protocols, many aviation technical programs are adopting a hybrid learning approach. Learn to use the blended learning methodology—the best of both online and classroom training environments—to improve aviation training delivery.
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SAM LEE, MANAGING DIRECTOR, INTEGRA AEROSPACE LTD

12:00 - 1:00 PM CT: ELEVATE YOUR TEACHING

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Intended for new instructors and those who train them, this session reviews a broad scope of educational theories and how they apply to the technical classroom. Upgrade your teaching toolkit in a lively group discussion format.
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KELLY FILGO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC RELATIONS, TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE 

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17

9:00 - 10:00 AM CT: CHOOSE AEROSPACE

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This year, ATEC made significant investment in furtherance of its mission to promote aviation technician education. The newly-founded Choose Aerospace, Inc. is a coalition of stakeholders brought together for one purpose: to promote careers in aviation. Get a briefing on the organization’s inaugural project, an initiative that will oversee development of high-fidelity content for part 147 programs and their high school partners.

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RYAN GOERTZEN, PRESIDENT, CHOOSE AEROSPACE, INC. & VICE PRESIDENT WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, AAR CORP 

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KEVIN DALLAIRE, VICE PRESIDENT, CHOOSE AEROSPACE, INC. & RECRUITING MANAGER HUMAN RESOURCES, PIEDMONT AIRLINES

10:30 - 11:30 AM CT: WHAT HAVE WE DONE LATELY

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Hear what the council is doing through and for its members, and what you should expect from your association in the year to come. ATEC will also use this session to recognize recipients of this year’s educator and instructor of the year awards.

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GARY HOYLE, ATEC PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR OF CAMPUS OPERATIONS, PITTSBURGH INSTITUTE OF AERONAUTICS

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CRYSTAL MAGUIRE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ATEC

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FRED DYEN, ATEC REGULATORY COMMITTEE CHAIR & PROFESSOR, BLUE RIDGE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

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JARED BRITT, ATEC LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE CHAIR & DIRECTOR OF GLOBAL AVIATION MAINTENANCE TRAINING, SOUTHERN UTAH UNIVERSITY

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KIM PRITCHARD, ATEC MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE CHAIR & SENIOR MANAGER AIRFRAME OVERHAUL & REPAIR, UNITED AIRLINES

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KAREN JOHNSON, ATEC COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE CHAIR, ATEC JOURNAL EDITOR, & ASSOCIATED PROFESSOR, SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18

8:00 - 9:00 AM CT: EXHIBIT HALL BRIEFINGS

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Get round-the-room introductions from aviation technical education vendors, suppliers, and partners, and participate in the long-beloved door prize raffle. Registrants must be virtually present to win! Following the briefing, attendees will have the opportunity to meet with exhibitors "face to face" in the breakout virtual meeting room.

Get the full list of participating vendors, and recorded versions of individual presentations at atec-amt.org/virtual-exhibitors. 

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