Program Cluster Workshop:Aviation Mechanic
May 2, 2011
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Welcome and Overview (capability/trends) Industry panel--Boeing Discussion Tour Plant Facilities Lunch Educator Program Presentations Discussion Skill identification, gap analysis Next steps, forum
Agenda
The NeedIndustry 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
System Pipeline/Projected Need
2000-2001
2001-2002
2002-2003
2003-2004
2004-2005
2005-2006
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
2010-2011
0.00
500.00
1000.00
1500.00
2000.00
2500.00
3000.00
1985.431874.75
2016.63
1649.78 1631.37 1629.88 1609.59 1614.88
1898.762127.25
1300
2700
State FTE'sBoeing
Need Projection
Boeing Projected NeedsJob Title Job Focus Entry-level
payProjected
annual needsElectrical Electrical assembly, light
industrial$14/hr 120-240
Fabrication Composite & General Machinist
$16+/hr 100 +/-
Field Mechanics $16+/hr 20-80Join & Installation
Assembly, mechanical $14-16+/hr 900-2,100
Join & Installation
Testing, electrical networking, fiber optics
$16+/hr 200+/-
The Need Employment statistics are not keeping pace with rapidly changing aerospace-industry employment needs.
Industry Demand
The NeedIndustry Objective
“Establish strong relationships with educational institutions to create a highly skilled and readily available workforce.”
Partner with state
educational institutions
Partner with aerospace &
manufacturing industry
Incorporate higher graded
skills as determined
Focus on manufacturing
and quality entry level skills
Strategies
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-standard
equipment Provide proven
student-success services
The NeedCTC System Challenges
Community & Technical College Consortium
Washington State Community/Technical Colleges
Community & Technical College Consortium Metropolitan Corridor
Aircraft Mechanic Trend
2000-2001 2001-2002 2002-2003 2003-2004 2004-2005 2005-2006 2006-2007 2007-2008 2008-2009 2009-20100
100
200
300
400
500
600
477.74445.48
401.79
332.56287.65
258.81
326.98346.18
390.64420.12
State FTE's
Annual Completers
CollegeAgency
FTEs/FTEf S/F Ratio
Students ENRL/GRAD
Focus
AJAC NA 60-8/? Apprent. TrainingBig Bend (47.0687, 470607-8
10.09/1.55 17.00 50/35/23 Aircraft MechanicAircraft Maint.
TechnicianClover Park
125.04/5.87 21.29 125/104/24 Aircraft Mechanic
Everett 104.16/7.07 14.92 100/67/22 Aircraft Mechanic
South Seattle
91.8/5.18 24.27 125/39/24 Aircraft Mechanic
Spokane 95.85/5.06 18.95 100/92/43 Aircraft MechanicWATR Center
NA ? Entry Level Skills
System Focus (47.0687)
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.
47.0608 Aircraft 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.
CIP Code Options
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??
Trends
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
Core Competencies
College INTRO Basic Airframe
Basic Powerplant
Big Bend AMT 148 AMT 151 AMT 249
Clover Park AMT 116 AMT 143 AMT 225
Everett AVA 101 AVA 202 AVA 102
South Seattle AMT 111 AMT 214 AMT 234
Spokane ACFT 115 ACFT 135 ACFT 255
Core Classes
Classrooms-Big Bend
Facilities-Clover Park
Engine Run-up AreaClover Park
Equipment-Big Bend
Faulty (19.81 FTEf)Clover Park
Spokane
South Seattle Lab
Equipment
South Seattle
Companies Served
West Side East Side
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???
$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
Compensation*
*Job Growth Projected to be 7-13% in 2009 Bureau of Labor Statistics
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
Job Posting
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
More Jobs
Helicopter Mechanic Company: Aerotek Aviation Location: Mcconnell Afb, Kansas Category: Aviation Jobs Rate:$150,000.00 per Year Job Type:Full-Time Posting Date:3/9/2011
One More
Industry Panel◦What you need?◦What do you value?◦Where do new employees tend to fail?
◦Employment opportunities◦Tips for applicants
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Program FocusKey competenciesTime to masterLab/class construct
◦Facility pros/cons◦Equip pros/cons
Employers served
Educator PresentationsFormula for Student Success
Refine Program offerings if needed
Link to industry expectations Boost program output/potential Standardize curriculum Maintain dialogue Report back and review progress
Next steps
