US Department Of Labor Approves AEA's Avionics Technician Apprenticeship
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The United States Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration, Office of Apprenticeship recently approved the avionics technician apprenticeship program that was created by the Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA) and submitted through its partnership with the Urban Institute. The apprenticeship program offers a competency-based occupational framework that meets industry standards.
The AEA's team of member repair stations and manufacturerrepresentatives worked with the Urban Institute to develop the avionics technicianapprenticeship program that now merits a national credential from theDepartment of Labor.
The AEA's development of the apprenticeship program followsthe Federal Aviation Administration's announcement in January 2019 thatformally recognized the Aircraft Electronics Technician certification fromASTM's National Center for Aerospace and Transportation Technologies asequivalent to formal training when showing eligibility for the issuance of arepairman certificate. The Department of Labor's approval is anothersignificant accomplishment in the association's ongoing workforce developmentefforts that has continued over the last two decades.
"The avionics technician apprenticeship program offersa new career pathway where individuals can simultaneously earn a competitivewage, gain knowledge with structured learning and on-the-job training, andachieve industry-recognized credentials," said Mike Adamson, AEA presidentand chief executive officer. "It is no secret that the avionics industrymust address the challenges posed by a tightened labor market and competitionfrom other industries. Developing a nationally registered apprenticeshipprogram was the next logical step to help cultivate the next generation ofavionics professionals. Now that the apprenticeship program has been approved bythe Department of Labor, AEA member repair stations have another tool to growtheir own and successfully recruit, train and retain high-quality technicians.It is another critical step in our industry's ongoing workforce developmentefforts."
