NextTech for NEXTGEN

PRESENTED BY:

Jon Haag

Jim Sparks

May 7, 2015

Maintenance Management Conference | Portland, OR | May 5 – 7, 2015

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Aircraft Technician

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Aviation Maintenance Technician

• Trained to perform

tasks

• May have to work with

cotter pins or

computers

• If we make a mistake

the results can be

catastrophic

Aircraft Maintenance Technician (AMT)

• Career Choice

– Airlines

– Manufacturing

– Maintenance and Repair Organization

– General Aviation

– Military

– Business Aviation

– Non-Aviation Career

Mechanic?

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One who fixes things.

Aircraft Maintenance Technician (AMT)

• What do we do?

– Inspect and repair aircraft

– Craftsmen

– Analytical thinkers

– Risk managers

– Negotiators

– Communicators

– Finance / Cost analysis

– Asset managers

– IT/Network Managers

Boeing Forecasts Rising Demand for Commercial Pilots and

Technicians SOURCE: BOEING COMPANY JUL 30, 2014

Boeing's 2014 Pilot and Technician Outlook, released today at EAA

AirVenture Oshkosh, projects that between 2014 and 2033, the

world's aviation system will require:

533,000 new commercial airline pilots

584,000 new commercial airline maintenance technicians

Projected demand for new pilots and technicians by global region:

Asia Pacific – 216,000 pilots and 224,000 technicians

Europe – 94,000 pilots and 102,000 technicians

North America – 88,000 pilots and 109,000 technicians

Latin America – 45,000 pilots and 44,000 technicians

Middle East – 55,000 pilots and 62,000 technicians

Africa – 17,000 pilots and 19,000 technicians

Russia and CIS – 18,000 pilots and 24,000 technicians

Overall, the global demand is driven by steadily increasing

airplane deliveries, particularly wide-body airplanes, and

represents a global requirement for about 27,000 new pilots

and 29,000 new technicians annually.

Gee! Did I cause all

this?

"The challenge of meeting the global demand for airline professionals cannot

be solved by one company or in one region of the world," said Sherry Carbary,

vice president, Boeing Flight Services. "This is a global issue that can only be

solved by all of the parties involved—airlines, aircraft and training equipment

manufacturers, training delivery organizations, regulatory agencies and

educational institutions around the world."

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NEXT-TECH for NEXTGEN

NEXT-TECH FOR NEXTGEN:

Is an initiative intended to promote global change in the aviation maintenance profession. This is brought about

as a result of sweeping technological changes in the design and operation of today’s aircraft.

The NEXTGEN project is modernizing aircraft navigation, communications and surveillance utilizing space based

satellites, high speed digital communication and data links. Business aircraft expand on these concepts to create

a modern office in the sky. Capabilities include advanced Cabin Management Systems (CMS) along with

sophisticated cabin communications. One of the challenges faced by maintenance providers worldwide is

keeping up with technology. If not clearly referenced in the Federal Air Regulations, how can this be defined as

“fit for flight”?

This multifaceted call for action first targets the “need to know” for a technician tasked with return to service of a

modern day aircraft. This “call for action” proposes change to the overall description of the profession.

Once defined, curriculums used by schools to educate entry level technicians must be aligned with the new

required knowledge. Antiquated regulations intended for life in the analog world must evolve into those

applicable to the digital age and existing technicians must receive the appropriate dose of knowledge to make

them compliant. Global acceptance and harmonization is an essential part to insure economical operations

across all oceans and continents. Not only will technicians certify the NEXTGEN aircraft as Airworthy but also fit

for the mission.

In short:

•Create new standards for those just entering various segments of the profession.

•Insure training and education standards are in place to up lift the current work force

•Engage regulatory authorities to renew regulations

•Promote our profession to the next generation

Current Focus

1. Develop and promote the Next Generation Aircraft Technicians

2. Educate and Train Technicians for the Now and the Future

3. Scholarships assisting development of specialized Technicians

4. Expand World-Wide Communication & Collaboration in our Industry

5. Global Aircraft Cabin Connectivity and Communication

Committee Initiatives;

Collaboration with Government and

Professional Organizations

• Federal Aviation Administration is engaged at many levels:

– Steven Douglas – Manager of AFS 300

• ATEC – Aviation Technician Educational Council

• ARSA – Aeronautical Repair Station Association

• A4A – Airlines for America

• HAI – Helicopter Association International

• Work is in progress to engage Global Airworthiness Authorities

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Next Tech for NEXTGEN

Going

Worldwide

American Society for Testing and Materials

ASTM Committee F46

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Aerospace Personnel

Roll Out

• Accreditation of the NEXT TECH concept

• Adaptation of FAA AC 65-30

• Define the “Need To Know”

• Specify number and content of Technician privilege's

Possible Technician Privileges

• 8130 Approvals

• 91.411/413 Sign Off

• LOA/ MSPECS,OPSPECS limited signature authority under FSDO

• 8110 limited signature authority under FSDO

• FAA DER/DAR pool

• OEM Tech Pubs error correction authority

• 337 Sign Off

• MSG-3 signature authority for SRM repairs

• FAA designated 145 Training and Inspection authorization

• All or any Part 65 IA privileges

ASTM F46 Aerospace Personnel

• Committee Officers have been ELECTED

• First Official Leadership Committee face to face taking place here.

• Managed Agenda:

– Establish sub-committees

– Solicit Global Participation

– Establish what standards to create first

• All actions will be in-line with ASTM protocol

• Goal is to establish a “LIVING” entity capable of adaptation

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We need your support

and guidance.

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