,,ii #aahth ,,congress #ast ,session ,s4 #cfh ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,february #i1 #bjbc,mr4 ,kelly 7for himself and ,mrs4 ,fischer7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation ,a ,,bill ,to amend the ,,faa ,reauthorization ,act of #bjah to extend the existing aviation workforce development programs and provide grants to develop aviation manufacturing and supplier workforce1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,aviation ,workforce1 ,opportunity1 ,recruiting1 ,knowledge1 and ,supply ,act or the ,aviation ,,works ,act4 #b4 ,extension and expansion of aviation workforce development programs ,section #fbe of the ,,faa ,reauthorization ,act of #bjah 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #djaja note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraphs3 7#c7 a program to provide grants for eligible projects-- 7,a7 to develop the aviation manufacturing and supplier workforce2 or 7,b7 to develop and support the education of workers who design or produce any aircraft1 aircraft engine1 propeller1 or appliance1 or a component1 part1 or system thereof1 that-- 7i7 is produced under a production approval issued by the ,federal ,aviation ,administration2 7ii7 has been issued a design approval by the ,federal ,aviation ,administration2 or 7iii7 has an active application for a design approval2 and 7#d7 a program to provide grants for eligible projects to plan1 establish1 and expand workforce development partnership programs in the aviation and aerospace industry sector4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraph 7#b7 as paragraph 7#c72 and 7,b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following new paragraph3 7#b7 ,subsequent funding ,there is authorized to be appropriated-- 7,a7 #bj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbd through #bjbh to provide grants under the program established under subsection 7a77#a72 7,b7 #bj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbd through #bjbh to provide grants under the program established under subsection 7a77#b72 7,c7 #bj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbd through #bjbh to provide grants under the program established under subsection 7a77#c72 and 7,d7 #bj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbd through #bjbh to provide grants under the program established under subsection 7a77#d74 2 7#c7 in subsection 7c71 by adding at the end the following new paragraphs3 7#c7 ,an application for a grant under the program established under subsection 7a77#c7 shall be submitted1 in such form as the ,secretary may specify1 by-- 7,a7 an aviation company that actively designs or produces any aircraft1 aircraft engine1 propeller1 or appliance1 or a component1 part1 or system thereof1 covered under ,federal ,aviation ,administration design approval or application for design approval-- 7i7 that-- 7,i7 operates a ,,sae ,,as#iajj-;certified process related to the design1 development1 or provision of an aviation product or service1 including a part1 component or assembly2 7,,ii7 holds or operates under a type or production certificate under section #ddgjd of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 or similar authorization2 or 7,,iii7 has an active type certificate application accepted by the ,federal ,aviation ,administration2 or 7ii7 which-- 7,i7 is established1 created1 or organized in the ,united ,states or under the laws of the ,united ,states2 and 7,,ii7 has significant operations in the ,united ,states1 and a majority of its employees engaged in aviation manufacturing or development activities and services1 or aviation maintenance1 repair1 or overhaul activities and services based in the ,united ,states2 or 7,b7 an accredited institution of higher education 7as such term is defined in paragraph 7#a77;,b77 or a high school or a secondary school 7as such terms are defined in such paragraph7 that has or is working to establish an aviation manufacturing program4 7#d7 ,an application for a grant under the program established under subsection 7a77#d7 shall-- 7,a7 be submitted1 in such form as the ,secretary may specify1 by a partnership that-- 7i7 is an industry or sector partnership 7as such term is defined in section #c of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cajb771 or is in the process of establishing an industry or sector partnership2 7ii7 includes an air carrier 7as such term is defined in paragraph 7#a77;,a771 a flight school described in paragraph 7#a77;,c71 a holder of a certificate described in paragraph 7#b77;,a71 or an aviation company described in paragraph 7#c77;,a72 7iii7 is comprised of multiple employers from the aviation and aerospace industry2 7iv7 may include not more than #a entity that is a previous recipient of grant funding from any program established under paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#c7 of subsection 7a71 but such entity may not serve as a fiscal agent 7as described in subparagraph 7,b772 and 7v7 does not include an entity that is a current recipient of grant funding from any program established under paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#c7 of subsection 7a71 unless the application demonstrates that any grant funding currently received by the entity would expire or otherwise cease prior to the receipt of the grant funding under paragraph 7#d7 of subsection 7a72 7,b7 designate a partner from within the partnership1 or an intermediary which may be a ,state or local workforce board or an accredited institution of higher education 7as such term is defined in paragraph 7#a77;,b771 to serve as the fiscal agent for the grant2 and 7,c7 instruct the fiscal agent designated under subparagraph 7,b7 to1 as appropriate-- 7i7 receive funds2 7ii7 ensure sustained fiscal integrity and accountability for expenditures of funds in accordance with ,federal ,aviation ,administration regulations2 7iii7 respond to audit financial findings2 7iv7 maintain proper accounting records and documentation2 and 7v7 prepare financial reports4 2 7#d7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking pilot2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraphs3 7#c7 ,for purposes of the program established under subsection 7a77#c71 an eligible project is a project-- 7,a7 to establish or support educational programs that teach technical skills used in aviation manufacturing1 including the production of components1 parts1 or systems thereof for inclusion in an aircraft1 aircraft engine1 propeller1 or appliance2 7,b7 to establish scholarships1 internships1 or apprenticeships for individuals pursuing employment in the aviation manufacturing industry2 7,c7 to support outreach about careers in the aviation manufacturing industry to-- 7i7 primary1 secondary1 and post-secondary school students2 or 7ii7 to communities underrepresented in the industry2 7,d7 to support educational opportunities related to aviation manufacturing in economically disadvantaged geographic areas2 7,e7 to support transition to careers in aviation manufacturing1 including for members of the ,armed ,forces2 or 7,f7 to otherwise enhance aviation manufacturing technical education or the aviation manufacturing industry workforce4 7#d7 ,for purposes of the program established under subsection 7a77#d71 an eligible project is a project-- 7,a7 to carry out planning and partner development activities1 which may include-- 7i7 convening key stakeholders as identified in the application process to establish or expand educational programs that teach technical skills used in pilot training1 aviation maintenance1 or aviation manufacturing2 7ii7 conducting outreach to local businesses and business associations1 including activities to increase marketing and activity visibility within the community2 7iii7 conducting an evaluation of workforce needs in the local area2 7iv7 conducting survey and planning activities for partnership-related infrastructure needs2 or 7v7 recruiting veterans of military service and individuals with barriers to employment2 7,b7 to provide career services as described in section #acd7;c77#b77;,a7 of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cagd7;c77#b77;,a772 7,c7 to provide training services as described in section #acd7;c77#c77;,d7 of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cagd7;c77#c77;,d772 or 7,d7 to provide services to support the success and retention of individuals who are participating in any training program established under subsection 7a77#d74 2 and 7#e7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by striking subsection 7a77#a7 and inserting paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b7 of subsection 7a72 and 7ii7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#c7 ensure that the applications selected for projects established under subsection 7a77#d7 will allow participation from major and regional air carriers and a diverse collection of industry partners4 4