FAAST Blast —Funding for Future Pilots & Mechanics, How to Avoid Med Certificate Delay from Name Error, How to Talk Like a Pilot
FAAST Blast — Week of January 06 - 12, 2025 Biweekly FAA Safety Briefing News Update FAA Offers Fresh Funding to Inspire Future Pilots & Maintenance Technicians The FAA is helping to develop the next generation of aviation professionals through two grants aimed at creating a more diverse pool of pilots and aviation maintenance technicians. The Aircraft Pilots Workforce Development Grants (www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/ang/grants/awd/pilots) fund programs that educate students to become aircraft pilots or unmanned aircraft systems operators. The Aviation Maintenance Technical Workers Workforce Development Grants (www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/ang/grants/awd/technical) fund programs that prepare people to be aviation maintenance technicians. Representatives of eligible organizations can submit applications
TSA Participants Should Talk to Hotels About Holiday Availability
TSA Participants Should Talk to Hotels About Holiday Availability As the holidays approach, local hotels currently sheltering Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) participants may not have availability to continue to accommodate some TSA families due to existing Christmas and New Year’s reservations. As such, some TSA families might need to find alternative accommodation in other area with participating hotels and motels. FEMA and the state of North Carolina urges checked in TSA families to talk to the hotel front desk staff now regarding extending their reservation during peak holiday season. If unable to extend, FEMA may assist in finding new room