Bill Sponsor
Senate Bill 3043
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Promoting Aviation Regulations for Technical Training (PARTT) 147 Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Dec 12, 2019
Overview
Text
Sponsor
Introduced
Dec 12, 2019
Latest Action
Dec 12, 2019
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
3043
Congress
116
Policy Area
Transportation and Public Works
Transportation and Public Works
Primary focus of measure is all aspects of transportation modes and conveyances, including funding and safety matters; Coast Guard; infrastructure development; travel and tourism. Measures concerning water resources and navigation projects may fall under Water Resources Development policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
Republican
Oklahoma
Democrat
Michigan
Republican
Nebraska
Republican
North Carolina
Republican
North Dakota
Democrat
Wisconsin
Senate Votes (0)
House Votes (0)
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Promoting Aviation Regulations for Technical Training (PARTT) 147 Act of 2019

This bill directs the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to establish requirements for issuing aviation maintenance technician school certificates and associated ratings.

Among other requirements, the bill

  • sets forth application requirements for a certificate to operate an aviation maintenance technician school, including that applications must include a description of the manner in which the school's curriculum will ensure students are capable of attaining a mechanic certificate and associated ratings;
  • establishes facility and instructor requirements for each school;
  • directs each school to establish and maintain a quality control system that provides procedures for recordkeeping, assessment, issuing credit for experience, issuing of final course grades, ensuring sufficient number of instructors, granting of graduation documentation, and corrective action for addressing deficiencies; and
  • requires schools to maintain a pass rate of at least 70% for students who take the written, oral, or practical (or any combination thereof) FAA mechanic tests.
Text (1)
December 12, 2019
Actions (2)
12/12/2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
12/12/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Oct 28, 2022 1:45:57 AM