Training and Workforce
FAA Awards $13.5 Million in Grants To Foster Workforce
32 schools received pilot, maintenance technician development grants
Pacific Aviation Northwest
Pacific Aviation Northwest in Grants Pass, Oregon was among the schools to receive grants to train future aviation professionals. The school's $500,000 award will help it reach into underrepresented areas.

The FAA has awarded its next tranche of grants to help foster the development of pilots, maintenance technicians, and other aviation professionals. In all, the agency granted $13.5 million to 32 schools in this latest round of funding under two congressionally-authorized programs to support training for the next generation of the aviation workforce. 

A dozen schools will receive a combined $4.5 million from the FAA’s Aircraft Pilots Aviation Workforce Developments Grants program. This funding can be used on curriculums that prepare students to become pilots, aerospace engineers, or drone operators. In addition, the grants may support professional development of teachers.

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