Choose Aerospace, Enhanced ATEC Administration, and Membership Dues Increase

At its fall 2019 board meeting, ATEC directors approved a plan that will usher in the next phase of development for the trade association and a pathway toward helping fulfill the significant workforce needs in aviation maintenance. Directors assessed and revised the council’s Flightplan, and with that strategic roadmap in place, approved a funding plan to support three initiatives:
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1. Development of a charitable 501(c)(3) organization, which will provide the vehicle for implementation of Choose Aerospace, and creation of a scholarship program to administer awards previously provided through the Northrop Rice Foundation,
2. Creation of a new website with enhanced member portal capabilities, and
3. Expansion of support staff.

To support these three new endeavors, the ATEC board has elected to increase dues for all membership categories from $350 to $600 annually, effective January 1, 2020. The increase effectively merges the membership dues previously paid to ATEC and NRF and results in a net increase of $100 per year for ATEC members that were also NRF members (a majority of the membership). 

To ensure the council clearly communicates its intent and reasons for making its decision, ATEC President Gary Hoyle penned a letter to all ATEC members that went out today. For more information, see the dedicated Q&A page, linked below.​

Questions & Answers