COMPLIANCE- PURPOSE AND POLICY    (29.1)

Program participants are subject to the standards of apprenticeship having been registered with the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training of the U.S. Department of Labor which declares their purpose and policy to be that of establishing and sponsoring an organized system of apprenticeship training. These standards are in conformity with Title, 29 of the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations, Part 29, governing employment and training in apprenticeship occupations.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (29.5 (B) 10)

The minimum qualifications for persons entering the Aviation Maintenance Tehcnician-Transport apprenticeship program.

1. Age: 17 with parental or guardian approval.
2. Education: High School Diploma, GED or documented equivalency.
3. Language: Must be able to read, write and comprehend the English Language as would apply directly to this technical position.
4. Physical Consideration: May require heavy lifting and work on elevated aircraft maintenance platforms.
5. Other: USDOT Drug screen/random testing may be required by U.S Federal Regulations or that of employer.
6. Special Requirements: Applicant must possess the ability to maintain situation awareness in hazardous working environment.
CREDIT FOR PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE (29.5 (B) 12)

Applicants accepted by the Sponsor, who have creditable experience in the skilled occupation or in some other related capacity, may be granted advanced standing as Apprentices.
Kestrel Group AMT-T Training Program

Kestrel Group leads the way in providing professional development and aviation training programs to better serve your specific needs in new and innovative ways. Among your options is our AMT-T on the job (OJT) training program developed for Aviation Maintenance Technicians which is registered with the U.S. Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship and Training (USDOL).

The Kestrel Group AMT-T OJT program was developed to provide a comprehensive means to formally document “real life” on the job training and relevant work experience. The program was designed to to be used in conjuction with everyday maintenance activities and provides a simple means to document technical training and receive accredition from the USDOL upon completion.

Kestrel Group may have the only (AMT-T/OJT) training program for Aviation Maintenance Technicians registered in the United States of America so now is the time to let our "Clear Vision Beyond The Horizion" work for you.


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CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION (29.5 (B) 15 & 18)

Upon the successful completion of the apprenticeship program, and successfully passing a written, oral, or practical examination as deemed appropriate by the Sponsor, the Sponsor shall recommend that the Registration Agency issue a Certificate of Completion of Apprenticeship.
SUPERVISION OF APPRENTICES (29.5 (B) 14)

The Sponsor or designated agent(s) shall coordinate with the supervisory staff who will ensure that Apprentices are under the supervision of competent and qualified Journeyworkers or Journeyworker Designee(s) on the job, so as to ensure training in all phases of the work. Apprentices shall work the same hours as Journeyworkers except where such hours may interfere with related instruction classes.
MODIFICATION, CANCELLATION AND DEREGISTRATION OF PROGRAM (29.5 (B) 17 & 19) (29.7)

These Standards may be modified or changed, for the betterment of the Apprenticeship Program, by submitting proposed modifications or changes, In writing, to the Registration Agency for approval.  Once approved, they shall be recorded and acknowledged as an amendment to the program.  However, such modifications or changes shall not affect or apply to those Apprenticeship Agreements then in force without providing written notification to parties' signatory to the Agreement. Cancellation and Deregistration of the program may be accomplished voluntarily, by a written request from the Sponsor to the Registration Agency, or by formal Deregistration proceedings, under reasonable cause, by the Registration Agency instituting formal Deregistration proceedings in accordance with the provisions of 29 CFR 29.7.
APPRENTICESHIP AGREEMENT (29.5 (B) 11 & 18)

Each Apprentice (and, if under eighteen (18) years of age, the parent or guardian) shall sign an Apprenticeship Agreement with the Sponsor, who shall then register such Agreement with the registration agency before employment or attendance at related instruction classes, or within the first thirty (30) days of employment. Participation shall be extended to include qualified applicants based upon their current organizational role, duties and responsibilities as would apply to their occupational experience and current standing with respect to applicability to apprenticeship standards. Following such registration, all signatory parties thereto shall receive copies. The sponsor will make determinations to incorporate. The Apprenticeship Agreement shall incorporate these Standards of Apprenticeship. The Registration Agency shall receive timely notice of all cancellations and completions of Apprentices.
 
DEFINITIONS   (29.2 - 29.5 (b) 16)

Registration Agency shall mean the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training BAT), U. S. Department of Labor (USDOL).

Apprentice shall mean a person at least sixteen (16) years of age, which have signed a written Apprenticeship Agreement with a Sponsor to learn an apprenticeable occupation, as outlined in these standards.

Journeyworkers shall mean individuals who have acquired sufficient knowledge and performance skills either formally or informally and who can demonstrate to an employer that they should be compensated at the maximum economic rate for that particular skill or trade.

Apprenticeship Agreement shall mean a written agreement between an Apprentice and the Sponsor, which has been registered with the Registration Agency. Authority, duties and functions are consistent with that of a program administrator.

Agent (s) shall mean any person, plant, firm, facility, or organization operating an apprenticeship program and who had been authorized by the Sponsor to act in a limited or restricted capacity with respect to OJT programs and would apprentice oversight and management of job related functions

Sponsor shall mean any person, plant, firm, facility, or organization operating an apprenticeship program and in whose name the program is registered.

Standards shall mean that entire document, including addenda containing specific provisions for operation and administration of the apprenticeship program.

Journeyworker Designee shall mean any qualified person(s) as determined and appointed by the sponsor to accomplish a required function on behalf of the Program Sponsor in a limited capacity and under special conditions. 

FAA shall mean Federal Aviation Administration or FAA appointed designee.

FAA Approved Training shall mean Federal Aviation Administration approved training meeting the standards and requirements for annual recurrent training.

Foreign Airworthiness Authority Approved Training shall mean documented evidence issued by foreign airworthiness authorities meeting the standards and requirements for certificated aircraft maintenance engineering personnel and annual recurrent training.
SPONSOR RESPONSIBILITIES (29.5 (B) 1)

The Sponsor or designated agent(s) shall coordinate with the supervisory staff to ensure that the apprentice will be permitted to rotate whenever possible into the various work processes of the skilled occupation and will require the Apprentice to make satisfactory progress in both on-the-job and related instruction, to assure a well-rounded competent worker. The Sponsor or designated agent(s) shall coordinate with the supervisory staff to ensure that the Apprentice is working under direct supervision of competent Journeyworkers or Journeyworker Designee(s) skilled in the occupation for which the Apprentice is being trained. Journeyworker designees may be appointed by the sponsor to meet program requirements and in special conditions for an indefinite period. Designee appointment may be removed at the sole discretion of the sponsor.  Adequate training records will be maintained to show the progress of the Apprentice during the full term of apprenticeship.
APPRENTICE RESPONSIBILITIES (29.5 (B) 1)

The Apprentice shall perform diligently and faithfully to the work of the trade and duties assigned by the Sponsor, designated agent(s) and supervisory staff in accordance with the Standards of the program, and work with persons to whom assigned. The apprentice will maintain such records of work experience and related instruction as required by the Apprenticeship Program and Sponsor. The Apprentices shall abide by the working rules and regulations of the Sponsor as would apply to the apprenticeship program. Safe working habits are to be developed and observed, so as to provide for their own safety as well as the safety of co-workers.
TERM OF APPRENTICESHIP (29.5 (B) 2)

The term of Apprenticeship for the Aircraft Maintenance Technician- Transport shall be 8032 hours of reasonably continuous employment of which 32 hours must consist of FAA approved training or foreign documented equivalent. Term of apprenticeship shall include a 120 day probationary period. The Sponsor may accelerate, by an evaluation process, the advancement of Apprentices who demonstrate unusual abilities and mastery of the occupation, to the level for which they are qualified. In addition, the sponsor may terminate the apprenticeship status of any program participant for failure to comply with program directives, requirements and standards. This would include making false or misleading representations to the Sponsor or Journeyworker Designee.
RELATED INSTRUCTION (29.5 (B) 4)

The Apprentice shall attend related instructional classes, training, seminars or symposiums to maintain currency and job proficiency as required. In addition it is recommended that the apprentice complete and document 144 hours per year of approved instructional classes or training to qualify for federal aid or benefits if entitled. Time spent in related instruction classes shall not be considered as hours of work and it is not mandatory for the employer to pay wages for attending related instruction unless it is conducted during regular hours of work. Correspondence courses and other forms of Self-study may be substituted for classroom instruction as approved by the Registration Agency. A summary outline of related training and location of the training will be provided to the Registration Agency prior to registration of Standards. 

A minimum of 8 hours per year of formal documented training recognized by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) or Equivalent Foreign Aviation Administrative Authority is required for all apprentice program participants. Proof of FAA Inspection Authorization or FAA Designee status may be used for any part or all to satisfy this requirement. Documented proof or equivalent certification of foreign airworthiness aviation authority or authorized documented training may be presented for evaluation for consideration, and/or applied where applicable or appropriate to meet these requirements. At the sole discretion of the designated sponsor aircraft technical instruction, including but not limited to theory of operation, inspection, maintenance and servicing procedures to include a basic knowledge examination in verbal or written format may be substituted for qualifying sections as a provision to incorporate required training standards that may not be accomplished on any specific aircraft, propulsion system or equipment as a matter of routine or on a regular basis 

The yearly 144 hour requirement is federally controlled and highly recommended however, it is not mandatory for the completion of this program, as federal aid may not be necessary or available to some participants.
APPRENTICE RATIO (29.5 (B) 7)

The numeric ratio of Apprentices to Journeyworkers shall not exceed 10:1 or ten apprentice technicians to one Journeyworker. Understanding that initially or during industry fluctuation, Journeyworkers may not be available in sufficient quantities to support this program ratio. Provisions in such case are made as follows. The program sponsor may designate a qualified supervisor as a Journeyworker Designee. This Journeyworker Designee must possess at least the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration certified Airframe & Powerplant or mechanic rating or foreign airworthiness authority equivalent and may function in the capacity for the purposes of this requirement as a Journeyworker Designee. The ratio shall be consistent with proper supervision, training, safety and continuity of employment.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD (29.5) (B) 8)

All Apprentices are subject to a probationary period of 120 days for which they will receive full credit toward completion of Apprenticeship. During the probationary period, the Apprenticeship Agreement may be terminated by either the Sponsor or Apprentice, without the formality of a hearing stated cause. After the probationary period, the Apprentice may be cancelled for reasonable cause with notification made to the Registration Agency.
PERIODIC REVIEW, EVALUATION & MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS (29.5(B)6)

It shall be the duty of the Sponsor, designated agent(s) or authorized designee(s) to periodically review and evaluate Apprentices before advancement to their next progression period. The basic evidence of such advancement shall be the record of the Apprentice’s progress is not satisfactory the Sponsor or authorized designee(s) shall have the right to withhold their periodic wage advancements, and to adjust, modify, disallow training time or credit. The sponsor may suspend or revoke the Apprenticeship Agreement at any time or take such actions deemed necessary. All review decisions made by the sponsor are final. Records of applications, examinations, selections and all records concerning the training of the Apprentice shall be retained for a period of not less than five years and made available to the Registration Agency upon request.
SAFETY AND HEALTH TRAINING (29.5 (B) 9)

The Sponsor or designated agent(s) shall ensure that Apprentices receive instruction in accident prevention and safe working habits, both on-the-job and in related instruction. The Sponsor or designated agent(s) shall ensure training shall be carried out in compliance with OSHA Standards promulgated by the Secretary of Labor under Public Law 91-596 dated 12-29-70 or State Standards found to be as effective or the equivalent occupational safety and health standards of the host country as applicable.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY IN APPRENTICESHIP AND TRAINING (29.5 (B) 20)

The Sponsor of these Apprenticeship Standards subscribes to the following Equal Opportunity Pledge:

The recruitment, selection, employment and training of Apprentices during their apprenticeship shall be without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin or sex. The Sponsor shall take Affirmative action to provide equal opportunity in apprenticeship and will operate the apprenticeship program as required by Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 30.
CONSULTANTS

Representatives of the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training.
Representatives or Designees approved and/or authorized by the Sponsor.
Local Education Agency or others as may be deemed appropriate and appointed by the Sponsor and may be asked to serve as Consultants.
Such Consultants shall serve without vote.
SAVINGS CLAUSE

If and when any part of these Standards become illegal, as pertains to Federal and/or State law, that part and that part alone shall become inoperative and null and void.  The remainder of the Standards shall remain in full force and effect.
WORK PROCESSES   (29.5 (B) 3)

An outline of the Work Processes in which the Apprentice will receive supervised work experience and training on the job and the allocation of the approximate time to be spent in each major process is set forth below.

During the term of Apprenticeship, the Apprentice shall receive such instruction and experience in all branches of the occupation as are necessary to develop a practical and versatile worker. Major processes in which Apprentices will be training (although not necessarily continuous) to be spent in each are as follows:
 
COMPLIANCE
DEFINITIONS
PROCESS HOURS
Indoctrination: 120
FAA Approved Training 32
Quality Assurance: 200
Cleaning/Corrosion Control: 500
NDI  (Non Destructive Inspection): 50
Sheet Metal: 400
Electrical Systems: 500
Powerplants: 1420
Aircraft Run-Up/Rigging 50
   
PROCESS HOURS
Flight Controls: 500
Utility Systems: 700
Landing Gear: 700
Environmental Systems: 700
Fuel/Indication Systems: 700
Oxygen Systems: 60
Hydraulic Systems: 100
Avionics: 100
OJT Training Manual: 1125
   
PROCESS HOURS
Weight & Balance: 25
Nitrogen Servicing: 25
Aircraft Batteries: 25
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
 
 
SPONSOR RESPONSIBILITIES
 
APPRENTICE RESPONSIBILITIES
 
TERM OF APPRENTICESHIP
 
RELATED INSTRUCTION
 
PERIODIC REVIEW, EVALUATION & MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS
 
APPRENTICE RATIO
 
PROBATIONARY PERIOD
 
SAFETY AND HEALTH TRAINING
 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
 
APPRENTICESHIP AGREEMENT
 
CREDIT FOR PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
 
SUPERVISION OF APPRENTICES
 
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
 
MODIFICATION, CANCELLATION AND DEREGISTRATION OF PROGRAM
 
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY IN APPRENTICESHIP AND TRAINING
 
CONSULTANTS
 
SAVINGS CLAUSE
 
WORK PROCESSES
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When people are interviewed for a new position or seek higher levels of responsibility within an organization three basic standards for hiring or selection are applied and a personal resume is typically the tool used to provide a summary of the level of expertise in the evaluation process.

1. Qualifications/Education
2. Experience/Documented Work History                   
3. Ability/Attitude/References
Does the resume really, truly and accurately reflect the person?

Has there been any recent or specialized training since entering the workforce?

What uniformed OJT standards if any have been applied and recorded?

Is there any documented evidence provided as a means to evaluate the actual workers experience with respect to on the job training?

Are there industry requirements to record/document OJT?
Participant-Benefits

1. Provides formal recognition and documentation of past work experience by the USDOL-OAT
2. Provides a means to record on the job training in a federally registered program and receive USDOL “Journeyman” accreditation upon completion
3. Provides a means to demonstrate professional competency for competitive job positions, increased pay, allowances and advancement.
4. Provides a means to comply with mandated quality management programs incorporating OJT components and documentation
5. Provides a means to document personal achievement recognized on a national level.
6. Provides a program that follows the actual participant and is scalable to incorporate numerous aircraft
7. Provides a means to qualify for veterans benefits if entitled and meeting established federal guidelines
Employer-Benefits

1. Provides a means to accurately monitor workforce progress and development
2. Provide a means to capture on the job training for qualified tax revenue savings
3. Provides a means to evaluate technical staff for advancement or placement
4. Provides a means to demonstrate workforce competency for competitive contracts or programs 
5. Provides a basis to qualify the employer for discounts in operational insurance premiums
6. Provides a USDOL registered program to incorporate into ISO, CAA, FAA, DGAC, QMP, ICAO or Quality Assurance Programs
7. Provides for alternate exclusion for wage determination employers to provide a scalable means to compensate employees based upon skills.
Here are a few critical questions to consider before an interview: