The Aviation WORKS Act is a bill that helps prepare workers for jobs in the aviation industry through the year 2028. Right now, there's a shortage of skilled workers who can build and design aircraft and aircraft parts, so this bill gives the Department of Transportation money and authority to fix that problem.

The bill creates two main programs. First, it sets up grants that companies and schools can apply for to train people in aviation manufacturing—teaching them how to build engines, propellers, and other aircraft components. Second, it funds partnerships between schools, training programs, and aviation companies so they can work together to prepare workers for real jobs in the industry.

Essentially, if you're interested in a career building or designing aircraft, or if you work in aviation manufacturing, this bill means there will be more training programs and educational opportunities available to you. For the aviation industry itself, it means companies will have better access to a trained workforce, which helps them grow and hire more people.

Aviation WORKS Act

Kelly, Mark

Aviation Workforce, Opportunity, Recruiting, Knowledge, and Supply Act or the Aviation WORKS Act This bill extends through FY2028 and expands aviation workforce development programs of the Department of Transportation (DOT). Specifically, the bill directs DOT to establish an aviation manufacturing development grant program to develop the aviation manufacturing and supplier workforce. It also requires DOT to develop and support the education of workers who design or produce any aircraft, aircraft engine, propeller, or appliance, or a component, part, or system thereof, that (1) is produced under a production approval issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), (2) has been issued a design approval by the FAA, or (3) has an active application for a design approval. Additionally, DOT must establish a program to provide grants for eligible projects to plan, establish, and expand workforce development partnership programs in the aviation and aerospace industry sector.