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1+ week, 10+ hour ago   (194+ words) Sun, Sep 06, 2026 The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) is recommending the FAA work to be sure there are enough up and coming young aviation mechanics to serve the industry by reviewing its mechanics certification process. The FAA issues certificates to mechanics…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (38+ words) Late mechanic's tool donation fuels Pryor High School aviation program: 'We're super grateful' Yahoo News Canada Pryor High School's aviation program received a tool donation from a late aerospace mechanic, giving students hands-on experience with professional aircraft tools....

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (50+ words) More students are completing automotive technician training programs, potentially creating a pool of new entry-level candidates for dealerships. Auto dealerships need technicians. More students are picking up wrenches NHTSA is proposing delays to the already laggard New Car Assessment Program,…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (381+ words) TEXARKANA, Texas -- Texarkana College has received Federal Aviation Administration approval to offer training in the repair of small, lightweight aircraft. The Light-Sport Repairman Maintenance course will welcome its first group of students in November. The curriculum includes approximately seven weeks…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (41+ words) Community Impact A Goodyear Auto Service opened in Round Rock in August. The shop offers regular maintenance services such as fluid and battery replacements, tire replacement and rotations, and brake service and repair....

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (100+ words) U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Derek Bates, an air transportation specialist with the 38th Aerial Port Squadron, prepares to operate a 25K aircraft loader during certification training at Joint Base Lindsey Graham, South Carolina, Aug. 20, 2026. The joint training strengthened Reserve and active duty…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (595+ words) A career in the automotive industry is becoming a more exciting, future-focused path - a shift championed by Charlie and Raffy Sgroi at Car Mechanical Services (CMS). Together, they are proving that trade careers are inspiring opportunities, built on modern technology,…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (295+ words) More than 90% of the spots were also filled in training programs for mechanized and automated warehouse operators, lighting system electricians, automotive electricians and electronics technicians, and hairdressers. In total, nearly 6,000 young people were admitted in the first round, of whom…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (418+ words) Calhoun Community College opened its new Aviation Maintenance Technology program Tuesday, expanding the college’s technical training offerings and giving students a new pathway into aviation careers in North Alabama. The college held a ribbon cutting at its new aviation maintenance…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (551+ words) Robert Degraeve and her daughter, Abi, visit the new Alabama Aviation College at Calhoun Community College on Tuesday. Abi is thinking about joining the aviation maintenance program. [JERONIMO NISA/DECATUR DAILY] A turbine fuel system trainer at the new Alabama…...