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Destination Certification. Meeting Workforce Needs Addressing Industry Challenges. October 18, 2007 Brian Finnegan, A&P President, Professional Aviation Maintenance Association. Interagency Aerospace Revitalization Task Force. An Aging Workforce: Lost Knowledge.
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Destination Certification Meeting Workforce Needs Addressing Industry Challenges October 18, 2007 Brian Finnegan, A&P President, Professional Aviation Maintenance Association Interagency Aerospace Revitalization Task Force
An Aging Workforce: Lost Knowledge A Changing Demographic 1990 = 1.1 mill. total workers 2006 = 630,000 total workers Average Age of an Aerospace Worker in 2006 = 45 Workers 25 to 34: 1992 = 27% 2006 = 15% In 2006 one out of four were eligible for retirement.
Market Instability: The Cost of Jobs Every major U.S. carrier has outsourced repair work. U.S. airlines spent 64% of their maintenance budgets at outsourced facilities last year, up from 37% in 1996. High rates of worker displacement Lack of portable credentials
Minimum Industry Standards:Who’s Qualified? The FAA allows non-certificated people to work in the hangar No specified ratio of certificated aircraft technicians No standard to determine if one mechanic is more qualified than another
Education Pipeline:The Attraction Factor Strong STEM Programs identify and cultivate young talent There is a disconnect between STEM and entry into aerospace careers – attractive career paths. Aerospace careers have lost their futuristic edge - not perceived as challenging and $$$ rewarding
Solution:Industry Standards Through Certification Broad Aviation Industry Consensus STEM & Industry Support Strong workforce for a strong industry - prepared for the challenges of the 21st Century
Certification Benefits Attracts Young Talent Industry Consensus on a Body of Knowledge Stability Within Industry Develops Skills Mitigates Risk Better Industry Training
About the PAMA/SAE Certification Launching in Early Winter • Strong series of aviation maintenance certifications • Validates baseline to specialty skills • Provides a visionary career path (makes a job into a career) • Developed by aviation maintenance subject matter experts • Tests the technician’s knowledge and skills • PAMA/SAE Institute Certification augments the FAA certification
PAMA/SAE Institute Aviation Maintenance and Production Certifications © K-12 STEM Education Aviation Maintenance Specialist Technician Aviation Maintenance Specialist Advanced Skills Technical Leadership Specialist Aviation Maintenance Engineer FAA A&P Mechanic Aviation Maintenance Engineer Segment Ratings Aviation Maintenance Engineer Technical Leader FAR 147 Aviation Maintenance Technology
Working Together Connections between K-12 STEM and PAMA/SAE Institute Certification Appealing Career Paths linking education, certification, and job opportunities Strong Industry Partnerships personally commit, get involved, spread the word
Destination Certification Meeting Workforce Needs Addressing Industry Challenges October 18, 2007 Brian Finnegan, A&P President, Professional Aviation Maintenance Association Interagency Aerospace Revitalization Task Force