Technical operations and maintenance career pathway resources
Pursue a career in aviation by learning about technical operations, including engineering or maintenance with the following resources. In addition to the resources below, be sure to review the many professional organizations that offer scholarships, mentorships and financial support on our career pathways and resource page.
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Aerospace Maintenance Council
The Aerospace Maintenance Council, and its annual event, the Aerospace Maintenance Competition “recognizes and celebrates the aviation maintenance technicians, and raises awareness of the knowledge and skill required to maintain safe, airworthy aircraft worldwide.”
Learn about American Airlines team members and their participation in the 2023 Aerospace Maintenance Competition on the American’s and Museum’s newsrooms.
American Airlines
A job in tech ops and maintenance requires skills and expertise to ensure planes, team members and customers depart and arrive safely on every flight.
Watch videos and hear from leading industry-professionals on a career in tech ops and maintenance with the link below.
Association for Women in Aviation Maintenance
AWAM is an international organization mission of “championing women’s professional growth and enrichment in aviation maintenance by providing opportunities for sharing information and networking, education, fostering a sense of community and increasing public awareness of women in the industry.”
Aviation Technician Education Council
The Aviation Technician Education Council (ATEC) is an industry-supported group that promotes and supports aviation maintenance technician education.
Choose Aerospace
Choose Aerospace’s mission is to “provide partnership of aerospace stakeholders, joined together to address one of the biggest threats to continued industry growth: the availability of a diverse, qualified technical workforce.”
Federal Aviation Administration
The FAA has a variety of handbooks available to the public at no cost and are updated annually, including an airframe, power plant and general handbooks.
National Society of Black Engineers
The National Society of Black Engineer’s mission state is “to increase the number of culturally responsible black engineers who excel academically, succeed professional and positively impact the community.”
Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals
The Organization of Black Aerospace (OBAP) is a world-leading organization with a mission “to inspire excellence and provide opportunities in aerospace by supporting, transforming, educating and mentoring members and the community.”