Half of the development grants will be dedicated to training aspiring A&P technicians. [File Photo: Adobe Stock]
Key Takeaways:
The FAA has awarded $10 million in grants to schools and organizations across the U.S. to foster the next generation of aviation professionals.
Half of the funding ($5 million) is allocated to developing new pilots, while the other half ($5 million) is for training aviation maintenance technicians.
The grants aim to address projected workforce shortages in the aviation industry by establishing a pipeline for careers and nurturing interest from an early age.
Funds will be used for curriculum development, scholarships, apprenticeships, and supporting educational opportunities, including in economically disadvantaged areas.
The FAA recently awarded $10 million to schools around the country to educate aspiring aviation professionals.
The Aircraft Pilots Aviation Workforce Development Grants and the Aviation Maintenance Technical Workers Workforce Development Grants were awarded to accredited higher-education institutions, high schools, state and local governments, and flight schools.
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Based in Texas, Ashley is the former Marketing Manager at FLYING and focuses deeply on training and education. She graduated from the Baylor Institute for Air Science with a Bachelor's in Aviation Science and holds an MBA specializing in Marketing. She is an also instrument rated private pilot and licensed FAA dispatcher.
