NBAA MAINTENANCE COMMITTEE HIGHLIGHT OF ACTIVITIES Marlin Priest Patrick Delahoussaye
Maintenance Committee Focus: • Professional & Career development (Workforce Development for the Next-Gen environment) – Working with industry partners (AEA, ARSA, ATEC, FAA & ASTM) to define, educate and certify individuals for business aviation needs (TRACS is a specific component of this) – MMC is NBAA solution to equipping technicians and managers to achieve highest success as Asset Managers – TRACS – OEM sponsored training courses (mx initials) • Technical - aircraft, engine and systems “Cabin Connectivity” the latest defined effort • Compliance Management - both regulatory and industry best practices • Professional Development - MMC 2015
Next Tech for Next Gen An initiative intended to promote global change in the aviation maintenance profession. This is brought about as a result of sweeping technological changes in the design and operation of today’s aircraft. The NEXTGEN project is modernizing aircraft navigation, communications and surveillance utilizing space based satellites, high speed digital communication and data links. Business aircraft expand on these concepts to create a modern office in the sky. Capabilities include advanced Cabin Management System (CMS) along with sophisticated cabin communications. One of the challenges faced by maintenance providers worldwide is keeping up with technology. If not clearly referenced in the Code of Federal Regulations (FAR’s), how can a “fit for flight” determination be made? This multifaceted call for action first targets the “need to know” for a technician tasked with return to service of a modern day aircraft. This “call for action” proposes change to the overall description of the profession. Once defined, curriculum used by schools to educate entry-level technicians must be aligned with the new required knowledge. Antiquated regulations intended for life in an analog world must evolve into those applicable to the digital age and existing technicians must receive the appropriate dose of knowledge to make them compliant. Global acceptance and harmonization is an essential part to insure economical operation across all oceans and continents. NEXTGEN technicians will certify the NEXTGEN aircraft not only as Airworthy, but also as Fit for the Mission. To Recap - Next Tech for Next Gen Will: (Through Industry partnership) • Create new standards for those entering the profession • Ensure training and education standards are in place to elevate current workforce • Engage regulatory authorities to recognize industry certification, update policies and expand regulations for new privileges • Promote our profession to the next generation of aviation maintenance technicians
Roll Out Process-How Do We Get There? • Accreditation of the AMTE (Aviation Maintenance Technical Engineer) through ASTM (NBAA*) • Benefit - Grow AET ranks for CFR Change • New Edit to CFR Part 91.409 to add Option 5 for Transport Category MRIP • Amend CFR Part 65 to define the AMTE • Specify number and content of all extended privileges for the AMTE • Adaptation of FAA AC 65-30 (currently ongoing) to define current and future aviation maintenance technicians and system knowledge * Business Aviation
TRACS (Technical Rewards and Career Scholarships) Program History: • 2005-Founded by Maintenance Committee Member; First Press Release • 2006-First Courses Awarded: -10 Sponsors; 17 courses • Today (2014)- -25 Sponsors; 42 Courses
TRACS In less than 10 years, the program has provided over 290 courses, offered travel expense reimbursement (to qualified individuals), and provided a path for jump-starting a career in business aviation maintenance. New opportunities through internship programs are being presented to the program this year from several member companies. Approximately 20% of the awards go to prior military service men and women. The Future is in Your Hands! Get Involved! How? There are currently 171 approved Part 147 schools. We need volunteers (TRACS Ambassadors) to engage with schools in their area to spread the word about the program. Short programs and information can be obtained from the Scholarship Sub-Committee Chairman, Steve King, Jim Huntoon, or one of the NBAA Maintenance Committee members. A list of members and contact information can be found on the NBAA website.
TRACS Application Process • NBAA announces that the scholarship program application window is open. Usual methodology is through NBAA media outlets (NBAA insider, BAI, NBAA website, industry publications, etc.). TRACS ambassadors will be visiting schools. • Application package and instructions are found on the NBAA website. Example: go to www.nbaa.org , “select Professional D evelopment” on page header, then select “Maintenance TRACS” from options block on left side of page. This will take you to the program description page and the application PDF. Follow instructions in the application.
Connectivity Group • Identify and communicate “best” industry practices to enhance passenger experience when using connectivity in the aircraft and communicate them to the members and when appropriate the industry. • Develop industry standards for architecture, system integration and training for OEM’s, MRO’s, Service Providers, and users • Work with OEM, MRO and Training providers to develop curriculum for flight crews, maintenance, IT professionals or for those organizations supporting aircraft, satellite and ground based services • Develop a repository for members to use as a resource to exchange information in an environment where confidential and proprietary information is protected • Communicate the Connectivity Group strategic plan to the NBAA Maintenance Committee 8
Compliance Management • Regulatory Subcommittee – AC 120 – 78; awaiting final outcome – AC 65 – 30; out for comments – Due Dec 10, 2015 – Participation and review of Policy that go into MMEL through MMEL Industry Group
Professional Development • 2015 Maintenance Management Conference – TRACS Annual Golf Outing, Monday, May 4, at Langdon Farms Golf Club. Shotgun Start at 1:30pm – Conference begins May 5, and concludes May 7 – Location: Portland Oregon Convention Center • Registration and Additional Details – ‘coming soon’ at: www.nbaa.org/mmc/event
NBAA Maintenance Committee Leadership Team Chairman: Jim Sparks, Richardson Aviation Vice Chairman: Jon Haag, Mondelez Int’l Secretary: Nathan Winkle, Yum Brands NBAA Staff Liaison: Eli Cotti
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