§40132. National strategic plan for aviation workforce development
(a)
(1) any short-term, medium-term, and long-term workforce challenges relevant to the economy, workforce readiness, and priorities of the United States aviation sector;
(2) any existing or projected workforce shortages; and
(3) any workforce situation or condition that warrants special attention by the Federal Government.
(b)
(1) take into account the activities and accomplishments of all Federal agencies that are related to carrying out such plan;
(2) include recommendations for carrying out such plan; and
(3) project and identify, on an annual basis, aviation workforce challenges, including any applicable workforce shortages.
(c)
(1)
(A) assist with developing and maintaining the national strategic plan described in subsection (a); and
(B) provide advice to the Secretary, as appropriate, relating to the CAREER Program established under section 625 of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018, including as such advice relates to program administration and grant application selection, and support the development of performance metrics regarding the quality and outcomes of the Program.
(2)
(A) commercial aviation;
(B) general aviation;
(C) aviation labor organizations, including collective bargaining representatives of Federal Aviation Administration aviation safety inspectors, aviation safety engineers, and air traffic controllers;
(D) aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul;
(E) aviation manufacturers; and
(F) unmanned aviation.
(3)
(d)
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Editorial Notes
References in Text
Section 625 of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018, referred to in subsec. (c)(1)(B), is section 625 of
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Pilot Program To Provide Veterans With Pilot Training Services
"(a)
"(b)
"(1) holds an Air Agency Certificate under part 141 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations; and
"(2) has an established employment pathway with at least 1 air carrier operating under part 121 or 135 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations.
"(c)
"(1) An eligible entity accredited (as defined in section 61.1 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations) by an accrediting agency recognized by the Secretary of Education.
"(2) An eligible entity that holds a letter of authorization issued in accordance with section 61.169 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations.
"(d)
"(1) Administrative costs related to implementation of the program described in subsection (a) not to exceed 5 percent of the amount awarded.
"(2) To provide guidance and pilot training services, including tuition and flight training fees for veterans enrolled with an eligible entity, to support such veterans in obtaining any of the following pilot certificates and ratings:
"(A) Private pilot certificate with airplane single-engine or multi-engine ratings.
"(B) Instrument rating.
"(C) Commercial pilot certificate with airplane single-engine or multi-engine ratings.
"(D) Multi-engine rating.
"(E) Certificated flight instructor single-engine certificate, if applicable to the degree sought.
"(F) Certificated flight instructor multi-engine certificate, if applicable to the degree sought.
"(G) Certificated flight instructor instrument certificate, if applicable to the degree sought.
"(3) To provide educational materials, training materials, and equipment to support pilot training activities and related education for veterans enrolled with the eligible entity.
"(4) To provide periodic reports to the Secretary on use of the grant funds, including documentation of training completion of the certificates and ratings described in subparagraphs (A) through (G) of paragraph (2).
"(e)
"(f)
Aviation Workforce Development Programs
"(a)
"(1) a program to provide grants for eligible projects to support the education and recruitment of future aircraft pilots and the development of the aircraft pilot workforce;
"(2) a program to provide grants for eligible projects to support the education and recruitment of aviation maintenance technical workers and the development of the aviation maintenance workforce; and
"(3) a program to provide grants for eligible projects to support the education and recruitment of aviation manufacturing technical workers and aerospace engineers and the development of the aviation manufacturing workforce.
"(b)
"(1)
"(A) $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2028 to provide grants under the program established under subsection (a)(1);
"(B) $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2028 to provide grants under the program established under subsection (a)(2); and
"(C) $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2028 to provide grants under the program established under subsection (a)(3).
"(2)
"(3)
"(4)
"(5)
"(A) to use grant funds to encourage the participation of populations that are underrepresented in the aviation industry, including in economically disadvantaged geographic areas and rural communities;
"(B) to address the workforce needs of rural and regional airports; or
"(C) to strengthen aviation programs at a minority-serving institution (as described in section 371(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1067q(a)), a public institution of higher education, or a public postsecondary vocational institution.
"(c)
"(1)
"(A) an air carrier (as such term is defined in section 40102 of title 49, United States Code);
"(B) an entity that holds management specifications under subpart K of title 91 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations;
"(C) an accredited institution of higher education, a postsecondary vocational institution, or a high school or secondary school;
"(D) a flight school that provides flight training, as such term is defined in part 61 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, or that holds a pilot school certificate under part 141 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations;
"(E) a labor organization representing professional aircraft pilots;
"(F) an aviation-related nonprofit organization described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 [26 U.S.C. 501(c)(3)] that is exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such Code; or
"(G) a State, local, territorial, or Tribal governmental entity.
"(2)
"(A) a holder of a certificate issued under part 21, 121, 135, 145, or 147 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations;
"(B) a labor organization representing aviation maintenance workers;
"(C) an accredited institution of higher education, a postsecondary vocational institution, or a high school or secondary school;
"(D) an aviation-related nonprofit organization described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 that is exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such Code; or
"(E) a State, local, territorial, or Tribal governmental entity.
"(3)
"(A) a holder of a type or production certificate or similar authorization issued under section 44704 of title 49, United States Code;
"(B) an accredited institution of higher education, a postsecondary vocational institution, or a high school or secondary school;
"(C) an aviation-related nonprofit organization described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 that is exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such Code;
"(D) a labor organization representing aerospace engineering, design, or manufacturing workers; or
"(E) a State, local, territorial, or Tribal governmental entity.
"(d)
"(1)
"(A) to create and deliver a program or curriculum that provides high school or secondary school students and students of institutions of higher education with meaningful aviation education to become aircraft pilots or unmanned aircraft systems operators, including purchasing and operating a computer-based simulator associated with such curriculum;
"(B) to establish or improve registered apprenticeship, internship, or scholarship programs for individuals pursuing employment as a professional aircraft pilot or unmanned aircraft systems operator;
"(C) to create and deliver curriculum that provides certified flight instructors with the necessary instructional, leadership, and communication skills to better educate student pilots;
"(D) to support the transition to professional aircraft pilot or unmanned systems operator careers, including for members and veterans of the armed forces;
"(E) to support robust outreach about careers in commercial aviation as a professional aircraft pilot or unmanned system operator, including outreach to populations that are underrepresented in the aviation industry; or
"(F) to otherwise enhance or expand the aircraft pilot or unmanned aircraft system operator workforce.
"(2)
"(A) to create and deliver a program or curriculum that provides high school and secondary school students and students of institutions of higher education with meaningful aviation maintenance education to become an aviation mechanic or aviation maintenance technician, including purchasing and operating equipment associated with such curriculum;
"(B) to establish or improve registered apprenticeship, internship, or scholarship programs for individuals pursuing employment in the aviation maintenance industry;
"(C) to support the transition to aviation maintenance careers, including for members and veterans of the armed forces;
"(D) to support robust outreach about careers in the aviation maintenance industry, including outreach to populations that are underrepresented in the aviation industry; or
"(E) to otherwise enhance or expand the aviation maintenance technical workforce.
"(3)
"(A) to create and deliver a program or curriculum that provides high school and secondary school students and students of institutions of higher education with meaningful aviation manufacturing education to become an aviation manufacturing technical worker or aerospace engineer, including teaching technical skills used in the engineering and production of components, parts, or systems thereof for inclusion in an aircraft, aircraft engine, propeller, or appliance;
"(B) to establish registered apprenticeship, internship, or scholarship programs for individuals pursuing employment in the aviation manufacturing industry;
"(C) to support the transition to aviation manufacturing careers, including for members and veterans of the armed forces;
"(D) to support robust outreach about careers in the aviation manufacturing industry, including outreach to populations that are underrepresented in the aviation industry; or
"(E) to otherwise enhance or expand the aviation manufacturing workforce.
"(e)
"(f)
"(1)
"(2)
"(g) Grant Authority.-
"(1)
"(2)
"(h)
"(i)
"(1) reviewing applications for grants for eligible projects under this section; and
"(2) developing considerations regarding program quality and measurement of student outcomes.
"(j)
"(1) a summary of projects awarded grants under this section and the progress of each recipient towards fulfilling program expectations;
"(2) an evaluation of how such projects cumulatively impact the future supply of individuals in the United States aviation workforce, including any related best practices for carrying out such projects;
"(3) recommendations for better coordinating actions by governmental entities, educational institutions, and businesses, aviation labor organizations, or other stakeholders to support aviation workforce growth;
"(4) a review of how many grant recipients engaged with veterans and the resulting impact, if applicable, on recruiting and retaining veterans as part of the aviation workforce; and
"(5) a review of outreach conducted by grant recipients to encourage individuals to participate in aviation careers and the resulting impact, if applicable, on recruiting and retaining such individuals as part of the aviation workforce.
"(k)
"(l)
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