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FAA accepts avionics technician apprenticeship program
FAA approval gives companies “another tool to grow their own and successfully recruit, train, and retain qualified technicians,” said Mike Adamson, AEA president and chief executive officer. “It is another critical step in our industry’s ongoing workforce development efforts and offers a new career pathway where individuals can simultaneously earn a competitive wage, gain knowledge with structured learning and on-the-job training, and achieve industry-recognized credentials.”
How to avoid CFIT accidents
Recommendations from a new report include increased use of Enhanced Vision Systems and Synthetic Vision Systems, mitigating the pressure to complete a mission, changing how we teach VFR into IMC, and continuing to revamp the FAA’s WINGS Pilot Proficiency Program.
Collaboration adds aircraft interior design to Carpenter Avionics’ offerings
“As we approach our 40th anniversary, we decided this was the great time to make a major step into our future by expanding our mission and introducing an array of interior upgrade services to complement our portfolio of avionics services,” said Mark Lee, CEO at Carpenter Avionics. “Customers have told us they want a one-stop solution for their aircraft avionics and interior needs, and they seek exceptional quality in both areas. We’ve wanted to address this need in a unique and compelling way. Now, we can.”
Pilots wanted for loss of control study
Researchers want to know if you’ve had any inadvertent inflight loss of control accidents. Survey results will help develop focused training methods to help pilots avoid these types of accidents.
Women in Aviation chapter BBQ fundraiser gets a boost
More than 150 people attended the event, which included receiving a $25,000 donation from the Baum Group.
Future of Maine Air Museum in question
Hit hard by its forced closure during the pandemic, the Maine Air Museum is also facing the loss of the volunteers who have taken leadership roles to keep the museum open.
ATP Flight School breaks ground on new pilot training center at KFMY
Construction on the new training center is scheduled to be completed in January 2022.
New airplane hangar condominiums in the works at KOKV
Construction is expected to begin immediately on the first phase of the project, which includes 11 box-style hangars.