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PART 147 REWRITE
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The new Part 147 rules are closely tied to the new
Airman Certification Standards, which also moved to a more
competency-based standard. The ACS will be regularly
revised with school and industry partner feedback.
" We're in a better position to serve our industry partners in
an industry that needs our students to come out of school with
less fabric wing experiences and more turbojet engine and
composite training, " Maguire said. " Old Part 147 regulations
kept schools from adapting to industry partners' needs, "
explaining that since FAA approval of curriculum changes is
no longer required, the process is less burdensome.
The move away from clock-time requirements is also
important for employers.
" This change increases opportunities for companies to offer
internships and apprenticeships because you aren't tied to the
seat time, " Mongan said.
Adams said it takes about two years of on-the-job
training to get new graduates where they need to be to work
independently. Employers might be able to cut that time in
half simply by having more updated and specific training.
" In a few years, employers are going to see more wellrounded
technicians with more modern skills and background,
which will help them go through indoc and initial training
more efficiently, " Mongan said.
Part 147 schools aren't currently able to keep up with
demand, but this rule change could make recruiting and
training students easier. The process for setting up additional
training locations, as established in the new Part 147
regulations, also means schools can open new campuses
more easily. There is still an accreditation process, but PIA
said it is reduced to a less-burdensome level than it was
previously.
The easier implementation of additional training locations
means schools might also have an opportunity to pair with
industry to build pipelines through high schools.
The full impact of the Part 147 rewrite won't be known
for a few years; however, this paradigm shift in technician
training is bound to have significant benefits for students and
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