TY - JOUR
T1 - Meeting the Needs of the Aviation Industry Through Aviation Maintenance Technician Schools
AU - Williams, Michael J.
AU - Rhoades, Dawna L.
N1 - There is an acknowledged shortage of trained aviation technicians within the aviation industry, particularly in the USA. While initiatives have been proposed to replace those retiring from the industry or leaving for other industries, a major concern is the ability to provide qualified entry level technicians.
PY - 2006
Y1 - 2006
N2 - There is an acknowledged shortage of trained aviation technicians within the aviation industry, particularly in the USA. While initiatives have been proposed to replace those retiring from the industry or leaving for other industries, a major concern is the ability to provide qualified entry level technicians. This paper investigates the role and capabilities of FAA approved Aviation Maintenance Technician Schools (AMTS) in supplying qualified technicians for an environment of increasingly complicated aircraft, dwindling maintenance budgets and increased flight schedules. A preliminary study was conducted that included over 25% of the 176 AMTSs currently approved by the FAA. The study explored over 50 attributes of each school to examine current practices and capabilities, and recommend ways to meet industry needs in the coming years. Results showed trends in enrolments, expected graduates, and plans for expansion or change. Other data such as tuition, programme capabilities and student demographics are also discussed.
AB - There is an acknowledged shortage of trained aviation technicians within the aviation industry, particularly in the USA. While initiatives have been proposed to replace those retiring from the industry or leaving for other industries, a major concern is the ability to provide qualified entry level technicians. This paper investigates the role and capabilities of FAA approved Aviation Maintenance Technician Schools (AMTS) in supplying qualified technicians for an environment of increasingly complicated aircraft, dwindling maintenance budgets and increased flight schedules. A preliminary study was conducted that included over 25% of the 176 AMTSs currently approved by the FAA. The study explored over 50 attributes of each school to examine current practices and capabilities, and recommend ways to meet industry needs in the coming years. Results showed trends in enrolments, expected graduates, and plans for expansion or change. Other data such as tuition, programme capabilities and student demographics are also discussed.
KW - aviation maintenance
KW - education
KW - training
KW - Aviation Maintenance Technician Schools (AMTS)
KW - aviation technicians
KW - aircraft industry
KW - qualified technicians
KW - aviation technician
KW - maintenance
UR - https://www.inderscienceonline.com/doi/abs/10.1504/WRSTSD.2006.010224
U2 - 10.1504/WRSTSD.2006.010224
DO - 10.1504/WRSTSD.2006.010224
M3 - Article
SN - 1741-2234
VL - 3
JO - World Review of Science, Technology and Sustainable Development
JF - World Review of Science, Technology and Sustainable Development
ER -