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2026 Annual Conference

That's a wrap!

Sunday, March 29, 2026 to Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Hilton Portland Downtown

Where available, slide decks of each session are linked below.

Session II: Bridging the Gap: Plane Talk

Session III: Leadership Perspectives in Maintenance Operations

Networking Break
Breakout Sessions
A. Policy	B. Systems	C. Instruction	D. Pathways
A1. Airman Certification & Safety Update	B1. NASA & CAET	C1. Defining the AMT Skillset	D1. Discover Choose Aerospace
A2. Tracking Student Certification Outcomes	B2. Advancing ATEC Legislative Priorities	C2. Modernizing the Mechanic ACS	D2. Building High School Pathways
A3. Modernizing Airman Testing Systems	B3. Early Pipeline Development & CTE Engagement	C3. Measuring Soft Skills Effectively	D3. AMTS Leveraging Choose Aerospace
A4. Strengthening Oral & Practical Testing	B4. Industry–Airport Partnership Models	C4. AR & VR in Classrooms	D4. Employer-Based Training Pathways
A5. Delegation Program Updates	B5. Expanding Early Work-Based Learning	C5. Electric Propulsion Instruction	D5. Launching an A&P School

Tarra Ruttman

Operations Manager Aviation Technician Education Council (703)548-2030x701

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