ATEC 2026 Annual Conference Agenda Released: Choose Aerospace Pathways Featured Across the Program

ATEC has released the official agenda for the 2026 ATEC Annual Conference, scheduled for March 29–April 1 in Portland and sponsored by Alaska Air Group. The newly published program highlights the critical role of pre-certification and secondary aviation programs, with multiple sessions designed to support Choose Aerospace partners as essential contributors to the aviation maintenance workforce pipeline.

​Breakout sessions will be published as speakers are confirmed, with several sessions pertinent to Choose Aerospace programs, including:

• Discover Choose Aerospace – A focused look at curriculum implementation, lesson planning, and building cost-effective labs to support secondary aviation maintenance pathways.
• High School Pipeline Program Spotlight – A real-world example of how industry, school districts, and Choose Aerospace are working together to prepare students for Part 147 programs.
• Aviation Maintenance Technician Schools Utilizing Choose Aerospace – A panel featuring Part 147 programs sharing how they leverage Choose Aerospace to strengthen recruitment and outreach.
• From Vision to Flight: Building an Aerospace Academy – A case study on launching and scaling a district-level aerospace academy that includes an ATEC technician pathway.

In addition to these sessions, ATEC 2026 features leadership keynotes, workforce pipeline discussions, and breakout tracks spanning administration, instruction, regulation, and pathways. Choose Aerospace partners are encouraged to review the agenda and consider attending ATEC 2026 to connect with educators, industry leaders, and policymakers shaping the future of aviation maintenance education.

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