Expressing support for the designation of May 24 as "National Aviation Maintenance Technician Day" or "National AMT Day" to commemorate the work of aviation maintenance professionals.
National Aviation Maintenance Technician Day
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and is being reviewed by the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. No further actions are scheduled at this time. The bill is considered active but has not yet moved beyond the committee level.
Legislative Progress
This is a non-controversial resolution that honors workers and has no cost, making it very likely to be approved by the House.
Key Points
- This resolution asks the House of Representatives to officially recognize May 24 as a day to honor aviation maintenance technicians. These are the skilled workers who inspect, repair, and maintain airplanes to keep them safe for everyone who flies.
- The date was chosen to celebrate the birthday of Charles Edward Taylor. He was the man who built the engine for the Wright brothers' first flight. The goal is to highlight how important these workers have been since the very beginning of flight.
- The resolution points out that the world will need over 600,000 new technicians in the next 20 years. It also mentions that these jobs pay well, with many workers earning over $100,000 after seven years on the job.
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Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Submitted in House
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Expressing support for the designation of May 24 as "National Aviation Maintenance Technician Day" or "National AMT Day" to commemorate the work of aviation maintenance professionals.
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