ADVOCATING FOR YOU LEGISLATIVEUPDATES
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Major Victory in FY2020 Appropriations Congress recently passed legislation funding the US government for FY 2020. In the legislation, law- makers fully funded the new aviation technician and pilot workforce grant programs that HAI had successfully lobbied to be included in the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018. During the appropriations process, the House provided full funding for the program while the Senate appropriated half the amount. HAI worked in concert with other interested organizations to advo- cate for full funding. We’re very pleased to report that the avia- tion technician and pilot work- force development program is now fully funded at $10 million.
Under the program, grants of up to $500,000 may be
used to: ■■ Establish new educational programs that teach techni-
cal skills used in aviation maintenance, including pur- chasing equipment or improving existing programs
■■ Establish scholarships or apprenticeships for individu- als pursuing work in the aviation maintenance industry
■■ Support outreach about careers in the aviation mainte- nance industry to primary, secondary, and postsecond- ary school students or to communities underrepresented in the industry
■■ Support educational opportunities related to aviation maintenance in economically disadvantaged geo- graphic areas
■■ Support transition to careers in aviation maintenance, including for members of the US armed forces
■■ Otherwise enhance aviation maintenance technical education or the aviation maintenance industry workforce. The FAA hasn’t yet released information about the grant application process. However, to encourage the aviation community to work together, all grants must be supported by an aviation business or union, a school, or a government agency.
Public Aircraft and Logging Flight Times HAI advocated in support of Sec. 517 of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018. This provision states that the FAA administrator shall issue regulations modifying 14 CFR 61.51(j)(4) to include aircraft under the direct operational control of forestry and fire protection agen- cies as public aircraft eligible for logging flight times. The implications of Sec. 517 are important for pilots who are currently flying public aircraft but are unable to log their flight time. While the legislative text is straight- forward and a win for our industry, which has long pushed for this change, the FAA hasn’t yet prioritized the task of writing the regulation that will implement the lan- guage in the reauthorization bill.
HAI has been in regular communication with the
committees of jurisdiction as well as other congressional offices regarding the FAA’s implementation of Sec. 517. The House Transportation Infrastructure Committee recently held a hearing on the progress of implementing provisions from the reauthorization bill. A question was submitted to FAA inquiring about the status of Sec. 517, but a response hasn’t yet been provided. HAI will continue to work with Congress to ensure this issue is addressed and implementation is prioritized with the FAA.
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