ATEC Membership: Your Seat at the Table - and a Voice in the Future

Representation: Your Voice. Your Influence.

ATEC protects and advances your interests at the regulatory and legislative levels, so you can focus on educating the next generation.

Our coalition helped drive the successful implementation of the industry-drafted new Part 147 — a major reform designed to give programs greater flexibility and relevance. When policy decisions affect your classrooms, ATEC ensures your voice is heard and your needs are prioritized.

Awareness: Stronger Student Pipelines

Through Choose Aerospace — developed in partnership with ATEC — your program gains access to a nationally recognized aviation maintenance curriculum used across the country to inspire students and grow enrollment.

You’ll have tools to build new recruitment pipelines while industry partners strengthen local workforce networks to support your hiring outcomes.

Access: A Powerful Professional Network

The Member Directory connects you to leaders across all FAA-certificated A&P schools. More than a contact list, it’s a gateway to mentorship, collaboration, benchmarking, and problem-solving.

Information: Stay Ahead of Change

ATEC keeps you informed so you can lead with confidence. Members receive:

• Monthly council newsletters

• The ATEC Journal (peer-reviewed teaching research and techniques)

• The annual Pipeline Report on aviation workforce trends

• Full access to the ATEC Library of resources

Resources: Practical Tools for Everyday Challenges

From webinars and compliance templates to direct access to executive leadership and peer expertise, ATEC equips you to manage Part 147 requirements and operational demands with confidence.

Have a regulatory question? We help you navigate it. Looking for proven solutions? “A Member Asked” connects you to real-world answers.

Recognition: Celebrate Excellence

ATEC celebrates excellence in aviation technician education through the prestigious Ivan D. Livi and James Rardon Awards. In addition, members can compete for professional development awards that support advanced training, instructional equipment, and seminar participation—helping programs and educators continue to grow and innovate.

Scholarships: Financial Support for Your Community

ATEC member students are eligible for Choose Aerospace scholarships.

Affinity Programs: Member-Only Savings

Through trusted partners, members receive discounts on products and services that support aviation technician education.

ATEC Academy: Develop Stronger Educators

The 10-week ATEC Academy equips instructors with practical, modern teaching strategies — from active learning and behavior management to assessment techniques and technology integration.

Members receive discounted registration and access to master educators within the ATEC community.

Events & Networking: Relationships that Move Careers Forward

Members receive discounted registration to the Annual Conference and Washington Fly-In, plus free regional outreach meetings.

The Bottom Line

ATEC membership isn’t just about staying informed — it’s about staying competitive, connected, and influential in aviation technician education.

You gain advocacy, resources, partnerships, visibility, and tools that strengthen your program today while shaping tomorrow’s workforce.