Sec. 414. STUDY OF HIGH SCHOOL AVIATION MAINTENANCE TRAINING PROGRAMS

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## SEC. 414 STUDY OF HIGH SCHOOL AVIATION MAINTENANCE TRAINING PROGRAMS ###

(a)In General Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall initiate a study to assess high school aviation maintenance technician programs and identify any barriers for graduates of such programs with respect to— ####

(1)pursuing post-secondary or vocational academic training at an FAA-approved aviation maintenance technician school; or ####

(2)obtaining the training and experience necessary to become an FAA-certificated mechanic through on-the-job training or alternative pathways. ###

(b)Contents The study required under subsection

(a)shall assess the following: ####

(1)The number of high school aviation maintenance programs in the United States and the typical career outcomes for graduates of such programs. ####

(2)The extent to which such programs offer curricula that align with FAA mechanic Airman Certification Standards. ####

(3)The number of such programs that partner with FAA-approved aviation maintenance technician schools (as described in part 147 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations). ####

(4)The level of engagement between the FAA and high school aviation maintenance programs with respect to developing curricula to build the foundational knowledge and skills necessary for a student to attain FAA mechanic certification and associated ratings. ####

(5)Barriers to accessing the general knowledge test described in section 65.71(a)(3) of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations. ####

(6)The applicability of all FAA regulations and policies in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this Act as such regulations and policies apply to student enrollees of high school aviation maintenance programs and whether such regulations or policies pose any barriers to students interested in pursuing a career in the field of aviation maintenance. ###

(c)Report Not later than 2 years after the completion of the study required under this section, the Comptroller General shall provide to the Administrator and the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the findings of such study, including recommendations for any legislative and administrative actions as the Comptroller General determines appropriate.