Response to COVID-19, Going Online for Part 147 Schools
Aviation maintenance technical schools are facing unprecedented challenges during the coronavirus outbreak. With massive school closures, part 147 institutions must find innovative ways to serve their students. This page is intended to serve as a resource for schools that decide to go online.
Webinars
ATEC is holding regular webinars to share best practices and assist aviation maintenance schools with online delivery of part 147 content. Listen-in on pre-recorded versions, and sign up for the next offering.
Panelists provide an overview of best practices to aid schools exploring remote testing solutions.
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Get the results from an ATEC survey on COVID-related impacts on aviation technical programs and ATEC initiatives to address the fallout.
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Finding ways for students to complete lab work is an ongoing struggle. Hear what other schools are doing to facilitate safe access to facilities and equipment.
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Hear about courseware, trainers, and equipment provided by Nida Corp and how schools can incorporate them into curriculum during school closures.
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How can schools narrow the scope of what needs to be done in-person vs. remotely, and utilize experience as a stopgap for part 147 requirements.
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A panel discusses the recently-released deviation memo and best practices from schools that are getting online platforms up and running.
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FAA Approval
The trade association is compiling resources available to aviation maintenance training schools. Have something to add? Email atec@atec-amt.org.
FAA Deviation Memo, dated March 12, 2020
The memorandum to local offices provides guidance on processing temporary requests for online delivery of part 147 content (see related story).
Revised FAA Deviation Memo, dated April 1, 2020
The revised memorandum removes the previous limitation that online content could only be provided to current students, and not new enrollees (see related story).
Deviation request memo template
Sample deviation request, provided by Southern Illinois University
Sample FAA approval letter, provided by Souther Illinois University
ATEC distance learning application template
The resource is available for free to all ATEC member schools. To download it, add the template to your cart and enter the members only password in the coupon code field. (Don't know the members-only password? Email Tarra.)
The memorandum to local offices provides guidance on processing temporary requests for online delivery of part 147 content (see related story).
Revised FAA Deviation Memo, dated April 1, 2020
The revised memorandum removes the previous limitation that online content could only be provided to current students, and not new enrollees (see related story).
Deviation request memo template
Sample deviation request, provided by Southern Illinois University
Sample FAA approval letter, provided by Souther Illinois University
ATEC distance learning application template
The resource is available for free to all ATEC member schools. To download it, add the template to your cart and enter the members only password in the coupon code field. (Don't know the members-only password? Email Tarra.)
Computer-Based Learning Resources
Online Resources Matrix, by part 147 subject area, Revised June 3, 2020 (Member password required, don't know it? Email Tarra.)
The ATEC community is coming together to develop a compilation of online tools for use in the classroom, the matrix will be frequently updated as additional sources are identified. Many of the resources are open source and available for free, users are asked to contribute additional source reference.
The ATEC community is coming together to develop a compilation of online tools for use in the classroom, the matrix will be frequently updated as additional sources are identified. Many of the resources are open source and available for free, users are asked to contribute additional source reference.
ATEC's Online Learning Guide (Member password required, don't know it? Email Tarra.) The Guide includes--
EducateWorkforce.com
Online general curriculum is available for free to schools, more information here.
Contact: Rebecca Hartley, Director of Operations, Clemson University Center for Workforce Development, hartley@clemson.edu
Airbus Competence Trainer (ACT) (flyer)
Airbus Cockpit Experience (ACE) Trainer (video)
Airbus Competence Training for Maintenance personnel (video)
Contact: Mark Curnow Jr, Director, Business Development, Airbus Americas, mark.curnow@airbus.com
Nida Corporation Computer Based Curriculum
Aviation Objective Listing
Part 147 Correlation
Contact: Robin Asplund, RobinA@nida.com
Avotek-Online
Listing of Courses Available
Avotek Online
Contact: Michael Leo, Sales Representative, michael@avotek.com, 540-234-9090
Online general curriculum is available for free to schools, more information here.
Contact: Rebecca Hartley, Director of Operations, Clemson University Center for Workforce Development, hartley@clemson.edu
Airbus Competence Trainer (ACT) (flyer)
Airbus Cockpit Experience (ACE) Trainer (video)
Airbus Competence Training for Maintenance personnel (video)
Contact: Mark Curnow Jr, Director, Business Development, Airbus Americas, mark.curnow@airbus.com
Nida Corporation Computer Based Curriculum
Aviation Objective Listing
Part 147 Correlation
Contact: Robin Asplund, RobinA@nida.com
Avotek-Online
Listing of Courses Available
Avotek Online
Contact: Michael Leo, Sales Representative, michael@avotek.com, 540-234-9090
Publisher and Distributor eResources
Jeppesen
Contact: William Kwong, Account Director, Universities & Flight Schools, Boeing Global Services, William.Kwong@boeing.com, (720) 427-2746
Current offerings available on the Marketplace. Current customers eligible to receive electronic versions of purchased hard-copy books.
Aircraft Technical Book Company
Contact: Andrew Gold, 1-970 726-5111
ATB titles fully integrate through Moodle, Blackboard, Canvas and most internal network systems. Other eBook formats include standard .pdf, Javelin format .pdf (no more horrible Adobe ADE), Flashdrives, and via Kortext and RedShelf. ATB eCard format facilitates distribution or resale, and the DTS program offers direct delivery to students.
AVOTEK
Contact: Michael Leo, Sales Representative, michael@avotek.com, 540-234-9090
All of Avotek's textbooks will be free through RedShelf and VitalSource until at least May 25th. Individuals have access up to 7 free books through VitalSource and RedShelf.
Wing Aero
Contact: Jonathan Folds, jonathanfolds@wingaero.com
Fulfillment codes for all ASA's AMT material that will give access to eBook versions of their content. Schools can take a look at the ASA or Wing Aero catalogs on our site to see list price and they can call us or log on to the site to make purchases. All eBook material is 30% off list price to schools.
Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc.
Contact: Greg Robbins, resource@asa2fly.com
Digital offerings from ASA available here. ASA has dropped the price through August 31st for its Prepware online access for students. Normally that product is $39.95. With a 50% discount, the new temporary list price is $19.95. To monitor student progress, ASA has made the instructor version - Prepware School - free to qualifying schools.
Contact: William Kwong, Account Director, Universities & Flight Schools, Boeing Global Services, William.Kwong@boeing.com, (720) 427-2746
Current offerings available on the Marketplace. Current customers eligible to receive electronic versions of purchased hard-copy books.
Aircraft Technical Book Company
Contact: Andrew Gold, 1-970 726-5111
ATB titles fully integrate through Moodle, Blackboard, Canvas and most internal network systems. Other eBook formats include standard .pdf, Javelin format .pdf (no more horrible Adobe ADE), Flashdrives, and via Kortext and RedShelf. ATB eCard format facilitates distribution or resale, and the DTS program offers direct delivery to students.
AVOTEK
Contact: Michael Leo, Sales Representative, michael@avotek.com, 540-234-9090
All of Avotek's textbooks will be free through RedShelf and VitalSource until at least May 25th. Individuals have access up to 7 free books through VitalSource and RedShelf.
Wing Aero
Contact: Jonathan Folds, jonathanfolds@wingaero.com
Fulfillment codes for all ASA's AMT material that will give access to eBook versions of their content. Schools can take a look at the ASA or Wing Aero catalogs on our site to see list price and they can call us or log on to the site to make purchases. All eBook material is 30% off list price to schools.
Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc.
Contact: Greg Robbins, resource@asa2fly.com
Digital offerings from ASA available here. ASA has dropped the price through August 31st for its Prepware online access for students. Normally that product is $39.95. With a 50% discount, the new temporary list price is $19.95. To monitor student progress, ASA has made the instructor version - Prepware School - free to qualifying schools.
Questions Answered
How can a school use previous experience as an alternative to lab completions? (Member password required, don't know it? Email Tarra.)
