News and Updates – September 14-Commercial Space Transportation Advisory Committee (COMSTAC) Meeting
Hear updates about matters pertaining to the commercial space transportation industry at a virtual public meeting.
Archive for month: September, 2020
News and Updates – FAA Grants to Support Aviation Maintenance Careers
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced the Aviation Maintenance Technical Workforce Development Grant Program to increase interest and recruit students for careers in aviation maintenance. The goal is to provide grants to academia and the aviation community to help prepare a more inclusive talent pool of aviation maintenance technicians, to inspire and recruit the next generation of aviation professionals.
Congress appropriated $5 million in Fiscal Year 2020 to fund projects to address the projected shortages of aviation maintenance technical workers in the aviation industry. Eligible groups may apply for grants from $25,000 to $500,000 for any one grant in any one fiscal year. Potential applicants may visit the website for more information.
The FAA posted the announcement in the Federal Register today and will accept public comments until Sept. 23, 2020.
News and Updates – FAA Announces Grants for Aviation Careers
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today issued a Federal Register Notice announcing the Aircraft Pilots Workforce Development Grant Program. The program will expand the pilot workforce and will help high school students receive training to become aerospace engineers or unmanned aircraft systems operators. The program also prepares teachers to train students for jobs in the aviation industry.
In Fiscal Year 2020, Congress appropriated $5 million to create and deliver a training curriculum to address the projected shortages of aircraft pilots. Eligible groups may apply for grants from $25,000 to $500,000. Potential applicants are encouraged to visit the program website. The FAA will accept public comments on the Federal Register Notice until September 24, 2020.
News and Updates – FAA Grant to Support Aviation Maintenance Careers
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced the Aviation Maintenance Technical Workforce Development Grant Program to increase interest and recruit students for careers in aviation maintenance. The goal is to provide grants to academia and the aviation community to help prepare a more inclusive talent pool of aviation maintenance technicians, to inspire and recruit the next generation of aviation professionals.
Congress appropriated $5 million in Fiscal Year 2020 to fund projects to address the projected shortages of aviation maintenance technical workers in the aviation industry. Eligible groups may apply for grants from $25,000 to $500,000 for any one grant in any one fiscal year. Potential applicants may visit the website for more information.
The FAA posted the announcement in the Federal Register today and will accept public comments until Sept. 23, 2020.
News and Updates – U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces More Than $1.2 Billion in Airport Grants
Grants awarded to 405 airports in 50 states and 6 territories.
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