2018 Fly-In
Washington DC
LEAD. ADVOCATE. EDUCATE. 
On Sept. 12-14, 2018, attendees will crisscross the nation’s capital to meet members of Congress, staffers, regulators and industry allies to sound a unified message: Help aviation maintenance schools build the technical workforce of the future.

Day 1 will bring together regulators from the Federal Aviation Administration and the Department of Education to discuss upcoming and current regulatory initiatives, and industry group ally representatives to collaborate on mutual objectives and activities.

Day 2 will provide the opportunity to encourage policymakers to pass laws that bolster the efforts of instructors and students as they build the next generation of aviation professionals. Attendees will inform congressional leaders of the issues at the forefront of aviation maintenance education and those concerns unique to your institution. It is also a great way to educate policymakers about the numerous ways the industry impacts communities across the country.

Sponsors
This event is made possible through generous member contributions. Pledge your support here.

Logistics
Accommodation
Residence Inn Alexandria Old Town/Duke Street. Please note that the deadline to secure the group rate has passed.
​Preparation
  1. Get acquainted with ATEC's Legislative Tool Kit, including our legislative priorities
  2. Register for and listen to the Fly-in webinar that took place Aug. 16
  3. Request meetings with your members of Congress:
  • Identify and obtain contact information for your representatives
  • Call the congressional office and request the scheduler's email address
  • Send a meeting request via email
  • Follow up with a phone call within 48 hours

Agenda

Tuesday, September 11

5:00 pm
Welcome Happy Hour, Vermilion, 1120 King Street, Alexandria VA 22314
Mix and mingle with fellow attendees for casual drinks and appetizers. After, take advantage of all the fantastic dinner options Old Town has to offer.

Wednesday, September 12

8:00 am
​Continental Breakfast, Helicopter Association International, 1920 Ballenger Ave, 4th Floor, Alexandria
8:30 am
​Welcome
8:45 am
​Introductions, Updates and Program Overview
Hear what the council is doing for and through its members and how these initiatives are reflected in the agenda, to ensure attendees get the most out of the two-day event.
Crystal Maguire, Executive Director, ATEC
Jared Britt, Director of Maintenance, Southern Utah University & Legislative Committee Chair, ATEC
9:30 am
Federal Aviation Administration Policy Briefing
Get an overview of what’s on the regulatory agenda for the year, and status on the implementation of the Future of Flight Standards.​
John Duncan, Deputy Associate Administrator, Aviation Safety, Federal Aviation Administration
11:00 am
Federal Initiatives in Career Technical Education
There is heightened interest in workforce development, apprenticeship programs and community partnerships. Get a briefing on the current administration’s initiatives and what’s on the horizon for career technical education.​
Dr. Michael Wooten, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education, Department of Education
noon
Lunch
1:00 pm
Aviation Policy Legislative Briefing
Workforce development issues are getting a lot of attention on Capitol Hill. Get a briefing on S.2506 and S.2792, two pieces of legislation that greatly impact aviation maintenance education, and the current status of FAA reauthorization.
Monique Mullenaux Laing, Legislative Aide, Senator Orrin Hatch (R-UT)
Daniel J. Hillenbrand, Legislative Assistant, Senator James M. Inhofe (R-OK)
2:30 pm
Choose Aerospace
​Aerospace stakeholders join together to address one of the biggest threats to continued industry growth: the availability of a diverse, qualified technical workforce.
Andy Hakes, Executive Vice President Airline Operations, AireXpert
Mitch Mirsky, Principal, Black Lab Digital, LLC
3:30 pm
Open Discussion and Hill Meeting Preparation
5:30 pm
Dinner at Bugsy's Pizza, 111 King Street, Alexandria

Thursday, September 13

8:00 am
​Breakfast and Orientation, Washington DC, Senate Hart Building, Room 902
8:30 am
​Congressional Briefing
Get an update on congressional initiatives impacting career technical education.

James Brown, Executive Director, STEM Education Coalition
9:30 am to 4:00 pm
​Congressional Meetings, Capitol Hill
Attendees attend self-scheduled meetings with representatives and senators.
noon
​Luncheon and Committee Policy Briefing, SC-4
Get an update on House transportation committee initiatives and policy objectives, and an overview of recent legislative actions impacting technician education.

Holly E. Woodruff Lyons, Staff Director, House Subcommittee on Aviation
4:00 to 5:30 pm
Legislative Reception, Rayburn House Office Building, Room 2075
Rep. Sam Graves (R-MO), Member, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee

Friday, September 14

8:00 am to 1:00 pm
Board Meeting, HAI
All are welcome and encouraged to attend.