USA – AviatorPro has announced the launch of an FAA Part 147 aviation maintenance technician training program at the Aviation Technician Education Council (ATEC) annual conference — marking a significant expansion from its pilot training origins into the aviation maintenance education sector, with the program scheduled for availability in early 2027.
- The new Part 147 offering builds on AviatorPro's proven approach to pilot training — leveraging micro-learning, immersive 3D visuals, and data-driven curriculum design — to deliver a next-generation learning experience for aviation maintenance technicians.
- The programme addresses a well-documented workforce challenge: the Aviation Technician Education Council (ATEC), founded in 1961, exists specifically to promote and support aviation maintenance technician education with the goal of enabling the aerospace community to meet its workforce needs — and the shortage of qualified aviation maintenance technicians is a growing structural constraint for the global aviation industry.
- AviatorPro's approach — short, focused micro-learning lessons combined with real-world scenarios and immersive content — directly addresses one of the recognised limitations of traditional Part 147 programmes, which have historically relied on static, hour-based curriculum requirements before the 2022 regulatory reform shifted to competency-based frameworks.
- The ATEC conference announcement positions AviatorPro as a technology partner to Part 147 schools rather than a competing institution — with the platform's white-label capability allowing aviation maintenance technician schools to adopt the courseware within their own accredited programmes.
Statements
- "Aviation maintenance training is overdue for innovation. We're applying the same philosophy that has driven success in our pilot programs — short, focused lessons, real-world scenarios, and immersive modern content — to create a more effective and engaging pathway for the next generation of technicians," said Luke Ormsby, President of AviatorPro.
About AviatorPro
AviatorPro is a next-generation aviation training platform designed for flight schools, universities, and training organisations, delivering scalable white-labelled solutions built on micro-learning, immersive 3D visuals, adaptive learning technology, and data-driven curriculum design.
Source: AviatorPro
You may also check our Terms and Conditions for our Content Policy. Searching for specific information - kindly contact us to see if we can assist you.