Letter from the President

Dear ATEC Member:

On behalf of the Board of Directors, thank you for your continued commitment to ATEC. Your support allows us to advance aviation maintenance education, advocate on behalf of schools and industry, and strengthen the pipeline of future technicians.

As part of our ongoing responsibility to ensure the long-term health of the Council and its ability to serve members effectively, the Board has voted to adjust membership dues. This change will be reflected in renewal invoices issued beginning October 15, 2025, for the 2026 membership year.

The updated dues structure is as follows:

• Aviation Maintenance Technician School (AMTS) Members – annual dues (currently $600) will be based on student enrollment:

• Enrollment 0–50: $750
• Enrollment 51 & Up: $900

• Academic Members – $900 (up from $600)

• Industry Members – $900 (up from $600)

Note: AMTS membership dues are now based on enrollment numbers. Members with management access can verify and update their enrollment information in their Member Compass to ensure accurate billing.

The Board did not make this decision lightly. As in 2016 and 2020, leadership supported dues adjustments to ensure the Council can continue expanding programs and member services while sustaining its existing offerings as the organization grows. Revenue from the previous dues increase enabled ATEC to:

• Launch a new website with enhanced directories and member tools.
• Expand the size and scope of the annual conference and fly-in. 
• Support the implementation and promulgation of a reformed part 147.
• Increase staff to better serve a growing membership.
• Advocate for schools and industry at the highest levels of government.
• Nurture Choose Aerospace, which now provides certification pathways and scholarships benefiting schools, students, and instructors.

The upcoming dues increase will allow us to:

• Sustain dedicated resources to make recommendations for FAA mechanic airman certification standards and handbook improvements.
• Strengthen financial reserves to ensure stability as the Council’s annual budget grows.
• Further invest in ATEC Academy, providing much needed training to part 147 instructors and industry training programs.

 We remain committed to ensuring that every dollar invested by our members directly supports initiatives that strengthen aviation maintenance education and the workforce pipeline. We are grateful for your partnership and support of ATEC’s mission. Should you have any questions about your renewal invoice or the value of membership, please do not hesitate to reach out to me or the Council staff.

With appreciation,

Jim Hall

ATEC President

WSU Tech Vice President, Aviation & Workforce Development