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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 ATEC-members schools navigating COVID-related challenges.

Webinars

ATEC's series of COVID-impact webinars is available to ATEC members for free. Access them and our full library of content at the On-Demand Webinars page.

FAA Distance Learning Temporary Approval

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

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. 
ATEC's Online Learning Guide (Member password required, don't know it? Email Tarra.) The Guide includes--
  • Tips on course and program structure
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  • A list of tools and resources
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
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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. 
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Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc. 
Contact: Greg Robbins, resource@asa2fly.com
​Digital offerings from ASA available here. ASA has dropped the price through September 30th 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.

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    • Governance
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  • Choose Aerospace
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      • The New Part 147
      • Airman Certification Standards
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      • Register
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