AMTS Instructor/Administrator ACS Transition Training

Are you worried about how to successfully transition your AMTS program to satisfy the new Part 147 and ACS requirements? Avotek is offering this popular seminar to ease that pain.

January 14–15, 2025 in Denton, TX (U.S. Aviation Academy) – Registration available soon.

February 4–5 , 2025 in Atlanta, GA (U.S. Aviation Academy) – Registration available soon.

What is the AMTS Instructor/Administrator ACS Transition Seminar?
This seminar guides individuals through the transition to the new regulations, recordkeeping systems, and expanded methods of presentation that are approved in the new Part 147. It provides an overview of the structure and content of the ACS and resources you can use that directly support it. This seminar is offered in-person at Avotek’s new learning center. This seminar may also be conducted at some regional locations. If your school is interested in hosting this event for your area, contact Chas Carney at Avotek at 800-828-6835.
Notes: AMTS = Aviation Maintenance Technician School, ACS = Airman Certification Standards

What topics will be covered in this seminar?
We will cover topics such as the development of the revised Part 147, the shift from Practical Test Standards to the ACS, the move from hourly requirements to competency-based instruction, using standards and systems dictated by the school’s accrediting commission rather than an FAA-approved system unique to each school, changes in the way that material can be presented, and how the instruction in theory and practical skills may be approached under the new rule.

Cost?
$100. Registration is required; class size is limited.

Where will the class be held?
At the Avotek Learning Center, in Weyers Cave, Virginia, and other locations as arranged.

Nearby Airports

  • SHD (Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport): Closest airport (2 mi) – Minimal travel time
  • CHO (Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport): 28 mi, 45-minute drive
  • ROA (Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport): 96 mi, 1.5-hour drive
  • IAD (Washington Dulles International Airport): 92 mi, 2-hour drive
  • RIC (Richmond International Airport): 102 mi, 2-hour drive

The easiest way to reach Weyers Cave, Virginia, is to fly into the Shenandoah Valley!

How do I register?
Use the registration button above.

Are there prerequisites for joining the ACS Transition seminar?
Because there are no established credentials required for AMTS instructors or administrators beyond those stated in 14 CFR Part 147, this seminar does not name specific academic prerequisites. However, the material is aimed at the technician who has adequate field experience for the subjects being taught and previous experience teaching in a Part 147 environment before the release of the new Part 147, and the shift from the Airman Practical Test Standards that have been replaced by the ACS.

Who can benefit from this seminar?
This seminar has been created to help currently employed AMTS instructors, Part 147 school administrators, curriculum developers, and others responsible for aviation course content. It will guide them through transition to the new regulations, record keeping systems, and expanded methods of presentation that were not permitted under the previous version of Part 147.

How long does it take to complete the AMTS Instructor/Administrator ACS Transition Training?
The seminar is designed to be instructor led and will last 2 days (16 hours of instruction).

Who is teaching the class?
David Jones is a double FAA award winner (50-year mechanic and pilot) as well as an author, curriculum developer, education director, and highly experienced instructor—with multiple decades of experience.

What support or resources are provided during and after the seminar?
The AMTS Instructor/Administrator ACS Transition Seminar references many FAA publications that are available for free on FAA.gov. They will be discussed in class and the locations given. Additionally, the curriculum support material and equipment available from Avotek will be introduced.

What other classes do you offer?
CES Composites and Avotek are offering courses at our learning center and other locations.