Mark Your Calendars: ATEC Summer Webinar Series Starts Next Month

This summer, ATEC is hosting a series of lunchtime webinars on select Thursdays at 12:00 PM Central, featuring timely topics, industry partnerships, and innovative resources for aviation maintenance educators.

Whether you're looking to enhance your curriculum, explore new technologies, or stay informed on regulatory updates, these sessions are designed to support your program and connect you with peers across the country.

Bring your lunch, log in, and learn.

See below for session and registration details for webinars that are scheduled—more are coming soon!

June 26: Understanding the CAET — What It Is, Why It Matters, and How Your School Can Use It (Register Here)

Join ATEC and the Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA) for a comprehensive introduction to the Certified Aircraft Electronics Technician (CAET) credential—what it is, how it compares to other certifications like NCATT and AET, and how it can be integrated into your training program.

This session will break down:

• The differences between AET, NCATT, and CAET credentials
• The role of ASTM standards in the development of CAET
• How part 147 schools can incorporate the credential into existing curriculum—either as a standalone course, self-study option, or as part of a broader avionics program
• The relationship between ASTM standards and the FAA Airman Certification Standards (ACS)—and how to bridge any gaps
• Why the CAET is gaining traction with employers and how it helps validate student readiness in avionics

Whether you're looking to build out your avionics offerings or simply want to give students a pathway to an industry-recognized credential, this webinar will help you navigate options and connect with AEA for additional support.

More information about the CAET credential: https://aea.net/caet/

July 17: Leveraging Choose Aerospace for Recruitment and Workforce Development (Register Here)

Discover how aviation maintenance technician schools, state agencies, and employers are successfully integrating Choose Aerospace into their recruitment and workforce development strategies. This session will highlight real-world examples of how institutions are using the aviation maintenance general curriculum to reach prospective students, strengthen industry partnerships, and build a pipeline of skilled talent. Hear firsthand from schools and organizations that have adopted the initiative—why they chose it, how it's working, and the impact it’s having on enrollment, outreach, and community engagement.

The session will break down:

• How A&P schools are implementing Choose Aerospace resources
• Ways employers and state agencies are supporting local workforce pipelines
• Tips for incorporating the program into your own outreach efforts
• Success stories and lessons learned from current users

Whether you’re a part 147 school administrator or instructor, workforce development professional, state education and labor official, or employer seeking to invest in aviation maintenance education, tune in to learn more.

July 31: Virtual Reality Meets Aviation Education — A New ATEC Partnership with Xennial Digital (Register Here)

Join us for an exciting announcement and demonstration of a new partnership between ATEC and ⁠Xennial Digital, a leader in immersive learning solutions. This collaboration brings cutting-edge VR training tools to aviation maintenance programs—now available to ATEC members at exclusive discounted rates.

Xennial Digital’s suite of FAA-aligned virtual modules—including VR Intro to Aviation, VR Aircraft Engines, and the VR Aircraft Towing Simulator—provides an engaging, hands-on experience that enhances student learning and supports compliance with airman certification standards.

In this webinar, attendees will:

• Learn how VR-based training can transform the classroom and shop environment
• Explore the five VR modules designed for use in aviation maintenance programs
• Hear how other institutions are integrating virtual reality into their curriculum
• Get details on ATEC’s new affinity discount program, with up to $5,000 off standard annual license fees

Join us to discover how virtual training tools can expand access, improve student engagement, and modernize your part 147 curriculum.