FAA changes for AMT schools

The Federal Aviation Administration has extended its comment period for a proposed change to Part 147 regulations governing the curriculum and operations of FAA-certified aviation maintenance technician (AMT) schools. The new comment period closes Feb. 1. According to the FAA, existing curriculum is “outdated, does not meet current industry needs and can be changed only through Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NPRM) and comment rulemaking.” In addition, the proposed amendments would clarify existing requirements, remove gender-specific references and eliminate duplication found in some sections of the current rules. (Source: AIN Online 12/29/15)