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Final Opportunity to Comment on Mechanic ACS Revisions
Posted In: ACS,
Date posted Apr 14

ATEC is nearing completion of its recommended updates to the FAA Mechanic Airman Certification Standards (ACS) and is seeking final input from the...

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Choose Aerospace Establishes the Dr. Tammera Holmes Youth Educator of the Year Award
Date posted Apr 8

Choose Aerospace has established the Dr. Tammera Holmes Youth Educator of the Year Award to recognize educators serving high school students who are...

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FAA Releases Pilot Training Modernization Report With 10-Day Comment Period
Date posted Apr 6

The FAA released a report outlining proposed approaches to modernizing pilot training, with a focus on aligning training requirements with current...

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PSI Survey for FAA Certificated Mechanics Deadline Extended to April 30
Date posted Apr 2

The deadline to participate in the FAA Aviation Maintenance Job Analysis Survey has been extended to April 30, 2026. Conducted by FAA testing...

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Portland Community College's Ernst: Eliminate Barriers for Prospective Students
Date posted Apr 1

Portland Community College (PCC) Vice President, Academic Affairs Dr. Jennifer Ernst is urging aviation technician educators to lower barriers as...

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ATEC 2026 Award Winners Honored In Portland
Date posted Mar 31

Every ATEC award winner is exceptional—but even among the best, a few stand out. Student of the Year: Micheal McDanielMicheal McDaniel, a...

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Horizon Air CEO Shares Workforce Pipeline Views with ATEC Delegates
Date posted Mar 30

Horizon Air's technical workforce development strategy leans into one of the airline's major challenges and leverages it as a strength, offering...

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Updated Mechanic ACS Drafts Now Available for Review
Posted In: ACS,
Date posted Mar 27

ATEC has posted updated draft revisions to the FAA Mechanic Airman Certification Standards (ACS) for member review and comment. These updates...

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ARSA Releases 2026 Global Fleet & MRO Market Forecast
Posted In: Workforce Data,
Date posted Mar 26

The Aeronautical Repair Station Association (ARSA) has released its 2026 Global Fleet and MRO Market Forecast, offering an updated look at the...

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ATEC Joins Modern Skies Coalition Calling on Congress to Protect Aviation Safety
Date posted Mar 25

ATEC joined the Modern Skies Coalition in urging Congress to take immediate action to protect aviation safety and security during government...

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PSI Survey for FAA Certificated Mechanics
Date posted Mar 20

FAA testing contractor PSI Services is conducting a survey of aviation maintenance professionals who are actively exercising the privileges of their...

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ATEC Webinar Reviews Proposed Updates to the Mechanic ACS
Posted In: ACS, Webinars,
Date posted Mar 13

The ATEC working group continues to advance recommendations for Revision 1 of the FAA Mechanic Airman Certification Standards (ACS). During the...

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