Safety Is A Journey

By Jennifer Caron, FAA Safety Briefing Copy Editor

Technology is advancing at a rapid rate — it changes almost daily. Staying proficient to meet the needs of tomorrow’s workforce is not easy, but it is important for each aviation maintenance technician (AMT) to take a personal interest in continued and recurrent training.

The FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) is committed to helping you achieve the highest level of safety by providing the “tools” and resources you need to enhance your knowledge and proficiency.

Participate in the AMT Awards Program to get your award for receiving, promoting, and fostering initial and recurrent maintenance training.

🔧 Eligible training also includes aviation maintenance career-related training in such categories as technology, human factors, and certain courses from an accredited trade school or university.

🔧 Technicians who successfully meet the program requirements within a given calendar year will obtain a certificate of training, and a Bronze, Silver, or Gold AMT Award!

🔧 Your employer can also get a Gold or Diamond Award of Excellence based on the number of technicians in the company that receive an award each year.

You’ll also find thousands of free, online safety and risk reduction seminars and webinars that you can attend virtually. There’s online courses available too. Most are free or low cost.

Need to renew your inspection authorization? There’s a list of IA renewal courses and programs as well.

Take a look at the special training projects on risk management and human error in the maintenance hangar tab, and you’ll also discover resources on everything from maintenance alerts and safety tips to standards, regulations, and scholarships for up-and-coming mechanics.

🔧 If you have any questions or need help, contact Guy Minor at Guy.D.Minor@faa.gov.

The learning process never ends. Keep an open manual and an open mind. As the Mechanic’s Creed says, “… the safety and lives of others are dependent upon (your) skill and judgment.”

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