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Program Cluster Workshop: Aviation Mechanic May 2, 2011

Program Cluster Workshop: Aviation Mechanic May 2, 2011. Produced under the auspices of the Center of Excellence for Aerospace and Advance Materials Manufacturing, Everett, WA by Dr. Richard Strand. Do not copy or reproduce except for personal use without permission. Agenda.

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Program Cluster Workshop: Aviation Mechanic May 2, 2011

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  1. Program Cluster Workshop: Aviation Mechanic May 2, 2011 Produced under the auspices of the Center of Excellence for Aerospace and Advance Materials Manufacturing, Everett, WA by Dr. Richard Strand. Do not copy or reproduce except for personal use without permission.

  2. Agenda • Welcome and Overview (capability/trends) • Industry panel--Boeing • Discussion • Tour Plant Facilities • Lunch • Educator Program Presentations • Discussion • Skill identification, gap analysis • Next steps, forum

  3. The Need Industry Challenges • An aging workforce • Lack of alignment between internal and external stakeholders • New hires have low skill proficiency • Entry-level employees lack fundamental skills • Employment hiring pool inadequate • Insufficient supply of qualified local job candidates

  4. System Pipeline/Projected Need

  5. The Need Industry Demand • Employment statistics are not keeping pace with rapidly changing aerospace-industry employment needs. Boeing Projected Needs

  6. The Need Industry Objective Strategies

  7. The Need CTC System Challenges • Training must be responsive to changing industry needs • Improve coordination, articulation and growth of aerospace education and training • Low student interest in and training for aerospace-related occupations and trades • Limited funding to: • Expand student FTE • Hire faculty • Provide industry-standardequipment • Provide proven student-success services

  8. Washington State Community/Technical Colleges Community & Technical College Consortium

  9. Community & Technical College Consortium Metropolitan Corridor

  10. Aircraft Mechanic Trend

  11. System Focus (47.0687)

  12. CIP Code Options • 47.0607 Aircraft Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology. A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain all aircraft components other than engines, propellers, avionics, and instruments. Includes instruction in layout and fabrication of sheet metal, fabric, wood, and other materials into structural members, parts, and fittings, and replacement of damaged or worn parts such as control cables and hydraulic units. • 47.0608Aircraft Powerplant Technology. A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain all types of aircraft powerplants and related systems. Instruction includes engine inspection and maintenance, lubrication and cooling, electrical and ignition systems, carburetion, fuels and fuel systems, propeller and fan assemblies. This program is designed to meet the Federal Aviation Administration requirements for licensing as a power plant mechanic. • 47.0609 Avionics Maintenance and Technology. A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain all types of aircraft operating, control, and electronic systems. Includes instruction in flight instrumentation, aircraft communications and homing systems, radar and other sensory systems, navigation aids, and specialized systems for various types of civilian and military aircraft. • 47.0687 Aircraft Airframe/Powerplant Mechanics. A program that prepares individuals to inspect, repair, service, and overhaul all airplane parts, including engines, propellers, instruments, airframes, fuel and oil tanks, control cables, and hydraulic units. This program is designed to meet Federal Aviation Administration requirements for licensing as an airframe/ power plant mechanic.

  13. Trends • In 2001-2002 just 4 colleges contributed to 10 year high of 477 FTEs • System low in 2005-2006 of 258 FTEs • Slow steady increase to 420 FTEs in 2009-10 • Budget pressures threaten to reduce output by 20-67% in some colleges, Apprentice / WATR Center to compensate??

  14. Core Competencies • Basic Skills (Language, Math, Communication) • Teams/Teamwork • Basic Science of Aviation • Basic Electricity of Aviation • Airframe Structure and Repair • Powerplant Theory and Maintenance • Airframe Systems • Powerpalnt Systems and Components

  15. Core Classes

  16. Classrooms-Big Bend

  17. Facilities-Clover Park

  18. Engine Run-up AreaClover Park

  19. Equipment-Big Bend

  20. Faulty (19.81 FTEf)Clover Park

  21. Spokane

  22. South Seattle Lab

  23. Equipment

  24. South Seattle

  25. Companies Served • Boeing • ATS • Allegiance Air • Erickson Sky Crane • Alaska/Horizon Air • Columbia Helicopter • Associated Painters • Erickson Sky Crane • Alaska/Horizon Air • Moody Aviation • Mission Pilots • Penn Air (AK) • Jet Tech • Empire Aerospace (ID) • Boeing??? West Side East Side

  26. Compensation* • $27.96 Scheduled air transportation • $24.98 Federal Executive Branch • $24.47 Aerospace product/parts manufacturing • $24.47 Nonscheduled air transportation • $20.95 Support activities for air transportation • $23.71 Median for Avionics Technicians • $24.71 Median for Aircraft Technicians *Job Growth Projected to be 7-13% in 2009 Bureau of Labor Statistics

  27. Job Posting • Assembly Mechanic • Company: Aerotek Commercial Staffing Location: Auburn, Washington • Category: Manufacturing Jobs • Rate:$16.00 to $20.00 per Hour • Job Type:Contract-to-Hire • Posting Date:4/28/2011

  28. More Jobs • A&P Corporate aircraft mechanic • Company: Aerotek Aviation • Location: Fort Myers, Florida • Category: Aviation Jobs • Rate:$19.00 to $25.00 per Hour • Job Type:Contract-to-Hire • Posting Date:4/8/2011

  29. One More • Helicopter Mechanic • Company: Aerotek Aviation • Location: McconnellAfb, Kansas • Category: Aviation Jobs • Rate:$150,000.00 per Year • Job Type:Full-Time • Posting Date:3/9/2011

  30. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities • Industry Panel • What you need? • What do you value? • Where do new employees tend to fail? • Employment opportunities • Tips for applicants

  31. Educator PresentationsFormula for Student Success • Program Focus • Key competencies • Time to master • Lab/class construct • Facility pros/cons • Equip pros/cons • Employers served

  32. Next steps • Refine Program offerings if needed • Link to industry expectations • Boost program output/potential • Standardize curriculum • Maintain dialogue • Report back and review progress

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