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    1. Education & Training

    Register for the Live Webinar on Competency-Based Education

    Oct. 12, 2017
    The live online event takes place Tues., Oct. 17 at 1:00 PM CT. The event is free to members and government employees.
    Related To: Aviation Technician Education Council
    A new FAA part 147 is expected to provide opportunities for competency-based aviation mechanic programs. Learn more about the method of education from an expert in the field.
     
    The webinar will provide an overview of the origins of competency-based education in aviation, and describe some of the advantages and potential pitfalls of this new educational philosophy.
     
    The live online event takes place Tues., Oct. 17 at 1:00 PM CT. The event is free to members and government employees.
     
    About the Presenter
     
    Dr. Suzanne Kearns is an aviation academic that researches and teaches aspects of international aviation, human factors, safety management, and training methodologies. She is past-president of the University Aviation Association and a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society. 
     
    Dr. Kearns has authored many articles and four books including "Canadian Aviation" published September 2009, "e-Learning in Aviation" published in 2010, (co-author) of "Competency-Based Education in Aviation: Exploring Alternate Training Pathways" published 2016, and a forthcoming introductory textbook on "Fundamentals of International Aviation" coming 2018.