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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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ATEC Advances Draft Updates to FAA Mechanic ACS
Posted In: ACS,
Date posted Mar 4

ATEC’s Airman Certification Standards Working Group has advanced draft recommended updates to the FAA Mechanic Airman Certification Standards...

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Serve on the ATEC Board: Nominations Due 7/15/26
Date posted Feb 24

One AMTS position will be available on the ATEC Board this fall. Nominations will be accepted through July 15. The board supports ATEC’s...

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ATEC Academy Celebrates Fall 2025 Graduates
Date posted Feb 5

ATEC is proud to share that the ATEC Academy has graduated its Fall 2025 cohort of aviation maintenance educators. These instructors enjoyed the...

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ATEC Working Group Advances Recommended Updates to FAA Mechanic Airman Certification Standards
Posted In: ACS, Webinars,
Date posted Feb 4

ATEC’s Airman Certification Standards (ACS) working group is actively developing recommended updates to the Federal Aviation...

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Are part 147 programs responsible for producing and supplying our passage rate to our local office?
Posted In: A Member Asked,
Date posted Jan 29

Q: My FAA inspector is asking our program to provide our passage rate to show compliance with § 147.25. Is our part 147 program responsible for...

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The 2026 ATEC Annual Conference: What’s Taking Shape
Date posted Jan 29

Momentum continues to build for the upcoming annual conference, with speaker confirmations underway and 20 breakout sessions now announced. Taking...

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Choose Aerospace and ATEC Announce Online FAA Mechanic General Coursework Option
Date posted Jan 29

Choose Aerospace, in partnership with the Aviation Technician Education Council (ATEC), is expanding access to FAA-aligned mechanic education with a...

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