2023 – Edition 3 – March 31

Table of Contents

Note: The order of material varies in hotline emails, but is always presented the same on this landing page. Readers scrolling through content on or printing this page will find it organized consistent with the table of contents.

State of the Association
2023 Annual Conference
Anti-Viral Measures
ARSA Works
2023 Economic Outlook
Legal Brief
ARSA on the Hill
Training
Membership
Resources
Industry Calendar

State of the Association

President’s Report

During ARSA’s Annual Member Meeting on Friday, March 17, ARSA President Josh Krotec provided members an update on the state of the association. The following recording (taken from the livestream presentation of the event) includes the recording of the member meeting containing Krotec’s presentation. To download a copy of Krotec’s prepared remarks, click here.

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2023 Annual Conference

It Happened

March 14-17, 2023

Information | Sponsors

See you next year: March 12-15, 2024

Agenda

Unless otherwise noted, all Annual Conference activities take place at the Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City in Arlington, Virginia. Specific sessions subject to change.

Executive to Executive Briefings: Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Participation by industry executives with senior executive branch officials is limited to annual conference sponsors at the Administratium, Platinum, Gold, or Silver levels. In past years, meeting participants included representatives from the U.S. Departments of Commerce, Defense, Labor, State, and Transportation as well as the fellow trade associations and industry interest groups.

8:30 a.m.	Coffee & Light Breakfast
9:15 a.m.	Introductory Briefing Christian A. Klein, ARSA Executive Vice President Klein will review the association’s antitrust statement, discuss the purposes and agenda of the 2026 E2E, and review recent ARSA initiatives.
10:00 a.m.	Tariffs, Refunds, and Enforcement Cortney Morgan, Esq. and Cormac Connor, Esq., Partners, Husch Blackwell Morgan and Connor will discuss the Supreme Court’s recent tariff decision, its implications, and opportunities to seek refunds. They will also review the Trump Administration’s general legal enforcement posture.
10:45 a.m.	U.S. Department of State Marco M. Sylvester, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Transportation Affairs, Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs With an eye on the volatile geopolitical environment, Deputy Assistant Secretary Sylvester will discuss issues impacting international relationships, the negotiation process, and opportunities to influence bilaterals in these times.
11:30 a.m.	TBD
12:15 p.m.	Lunch/Midday Break
1:15 p.m.	Trade and Labor Jennifer Bang, Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Intergovernmental Affairs and Public Engagement, Invited  Ms. Bang will explain the rationale for the Trump administration’s sweeping tariffs and how trade policy will evolve over the remainder of President Trump’s term.
2:00 p.m.	Solving the Workforce Crisis: Grants, Apprenticeships, and Growth Ryan Goertzen, Vice President of Workforce, AAR and Etain Connor, Director of Community Affairs, FEAM What are leading aerospace maintenance companies doing to address the technician shortage? What can industry do together?
3:00 p.m.	Break with Coffee, Tea, Soda, Iced Tea
3:15 p.m.	Economic Impacts Livia Hayes, Director, Market Intelligence Team, Transportation and Services Practice, Oliver Wyman and Paul Harper, Vice President, Oliver Wyman Vector Hayes and Harper will reveal the findings of the most recent Oliver Wyman MRO industry forecast and lead a roundtable discussion of factors and trends impacting demand for aerospace maintenance services.
4:00 p.m.	Wrap up Discussion Participants will discuss key takeaways and opportunities for collective action.

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Legislative Day: Wednesday, March 18, 2026

The day dedicated to educating both the aviation maintenance industry and elected officials. Learn (or brush up) on what ARSA does and what you can do so you're ready for afternoon visits with targeted Capitol Hill legislators and staff.

7:30 a.m.	Registration and Breakfast
8:00 a.m.	Welcome and Introductions Christian Klein, Executive Vice President, ARSA Alex De Gunten, Vice President of Government & Industry Affairs, HEICO and ARSA 2026 Government Affairs Chairman
8:15 a.m.	It’s All About Your Industry and Your Company Christian Klein, Executive Vice President, ARSA Last year was another banner year for the maintenance industry on Capitol Hill. We will discuss recent accomplishments, the political landscape, industry priorities for 2026, and building on our success.
9:00 a.m.	The View from the Hill Karen Huggard, Vice President of Government Affairs, National Air Transportation Association, invited Jarrod Thompson, Vice President for Legislative and Regulatory Policy, Airlines for America, invited Moderator: Christian Klein, Executive Vice President, ARSA The looming air traffic control reform bill provides opportunities to adjust FAA policy and related congressional mandates before the next FAA reauthorization.
9:45 a.m.	Break
10:00 a.m.	Playing the Political Game Naveen Rao, Principal, H4 Advisors LLC Madison Smith, Principal, Ridge Path Strategies Christian Klein, Executive Vice President, ARSA The 2026 congressional elections provide an opportunity for the aviation maintenance industry to further build its political visibility and effectiveness. Klein will review individual campaign law finance contribution limits, discuss ways companies can build relationships with candidates, and explain how members can tap into ARSA PAC resources.
11:00 a.m.	Release of ARSA's 2026 Global Fleet & MRO Market Report Livia Hayes, Director, Market Intelligence Team, Transportation and Services Practice, Oliver Wyman Vector
11:30 a.m.	Wrap up Discussion Christian A. Klein, ARSA Executive Vice President A quick review of topics for this afternoon’s Hill meetings with an opportunity to ask questions.
12:00 p.m.	Adjournment and Box Lunch
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.	Congressional Meetings
TBD	Presentation of 2026 ARSA Legislative Leadership Award to Sens. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.)
TBD	House Aviation Subcommittee Staff Briefing
4:00 p.m.	Symposium Registration Open (for non-Legislative Day attendees)
5:30 p.m.	Ice Breaker Reception
7:00 p.m.	Special Invitation Dinner

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Annual Repair Symposium: Thursday, March 19, 2026

The centerpiece of Conference week, ARSA convenes a full day of substantive panel discussions covering key regulatory compliance and business issues. After the keynote address, regulators from across the world join the full-morning "Opening Salvo" conversation, followed by lunch and an afternoon of practical regulatory and business discussion.

7:30 a.m.	Registration and Breakfast
8:00 a.m.	Welcome and Introductory Remarks Sarah MacLeod, Executive Director, ARSA Christian Klein, Executive Vice President, ARSA Find out how the association is advocating for your interests with legislators, regulators, and the media. Information on how you can help advance the industry’s collective work.
8:30 a.m.	Session 1: Fireside Chat with the FAA Tina Amereihn, Associate Administrator, Aviation Safety Oversight and Certification Organization Moderator: Sarah MacLeod, Executive Director, ARSA
9:00 a.m.	Break with Coffee/Tea
9:30 a.m.	Session 2: Opening Salvo—Conversations with the Regulators  Stuart Algar, Chief Surveyor, Head of Airworthiness, United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority Lawrence Josuá Fernandes Costa, Continuing Airworthiness Certification Manager, Department of Flight Standards, ANAC Brazil Ludovic Aron, Washington Representative, EASA Karl Specht, Principal Coordinator Organisation Approvals, EASA, Invited Mallory Naill, Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, FAA Chris Parfitt, Manager, General Aviation Group (AFS-340), Flight Standards Service, FAA Moderator: Christian Klein, Executive Vice President, ARSA International aviation safety agencies will provide updates on the regulations, policies, and procedures of importance to the global aerospace sector.
10:45 a.m.	Networking Break (Approximate) – Coffee/Tea
12:30 p.m.	Lunch with Lessons from a Hall of Famer John Goglia, Member, National Aviation Hall of Fame
2:00 p.m.	Session 3: Foreign Repair Station D&A/SMS implementation Ric Peri, Vice President, Government & Industry Affairs, Aircraft Electronics Association Chris Parfitt, Manager, General Aviation Group (AFS-340), Flight Standards Service, FAA Stuart Algar, Chief Surveyor, Head of Airworthiness, United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority Moderator: Brett Levanto, Vice President of Operations, ARSA Foreign and domestic part 145 certificate holders are dealing with new regulatory mandates. The panel will discuss lessons learned in the implementation of SMS requirements for U.S. repair stations and ARSA’s compliance, advocacy, and education efforts related to foreign repair station D&A.
3:00 p.m.	ARSA Quiz Show
3:30 p.m.	Networking Break
4:00 p.m.	Session 4: Perspectives on Career Growth Adam Flynn-Tabloff, Director of Policy, Research, and Evaluation, Office of Career and Technical Education, U.S. Department of Education Tristan McDonald, President, Federal Aerospace Institute Andrew Rachmell, Director, Educational Partnerships, Purdue Global Brett Levanto, Vice President of Operations, ARSA Many call a mechanic’s certificate a “license to learn,” but any career in aerospace maintenance – certificated or not – is a “license to grow.” Engage three different perspectives on how individuals and companies can turn entry level into life long.
5:00 p.m.	The Aerospace Happy Hour

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Member Day: Friday, March 20, 2026

ARSA's leadership briefs members on the state of the association as well as goals and priorities for the coming year. Participants then close out the event by participating in breakout and/or training sessions focused on key aerospace topics. The Conference ends by 12:00 p.m. EDT.

8:00 a.m.	Annual Membership Meeting & Breakfast
9:30 a.m.	Break
10:00 a.m.	Breakout Sessions Integrate or Overlay A training/discussion session on “designing, implementing, and maintaining” a safety management system that integrates with existing quality programs. Foreign D&A Waivers and Exemptions A training/discussion session to help repair stations get ahead of new drug & alcohol testing requirements while understanding rule applicability regardless of location.
12:00 p.m.	Conference Ends

Attendance & Pricing

In-Person

All substantive and social activities were hosted at the Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City in Arlington, Virginia. Legislative Day participants will head to Capitol Hill for meetings with congressional offices as appropriate.

Livestream

The majority of Conference events will be available to livestream viewers via a Vimeo web-player embedded into a page on ARSA.org. All in-person registrants will be able to name a "Conference Ambassador" as a contact to access the livestream and bring the event back to their home facilities.

Pricing

Executive to Executive Briefings – Tuesday, March 17
Open to Administratium, Platinum, Gold, and Silver-level sponsors.(1)
Legislative Day – Wednesday, March 18
	Members		Non-Members
In Person or Livestream	$450		$750
Symposium – Thursday, March 19
In Person or Livestream(2)	$925		$1,500
Legislative Day & Symposium Bundle
In Person or Livestream	$1,250		$2,000
The Super Bundle (Silver Sponsorship, E2E, Legislative Day, & Symposium)
In Person or Livestream	$4,200		$4,500
Member Meeting & Training/Breakouts – Friday, March 20
In-person	Free with Symposium registration.
Livestream

(1) See sponsorship opportunities for exclusive access to the Executive to Executive Briefings (E2E) on Tuesday, March 12 and other complimentary benefits.

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(2) Registration fees may be waived for government personnel, members of the media, speakers, and other support personnel or special guests upon approval by the ARSA event team.

Sponsorship

Note: While ARSA will accept new sponsors at any time leading up to the event, the sponsor list that will appear on event signage has been finalized (lead time is required to create signs). For information about committing your organization to the Annual Conference, contact ARSA Vice President of Operations Brett Levanto. To download a sponsorship overview containing the information below, click here.

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Administratium – $15,000

What is Administratium? An element aerospace professionals see every day (click here to learn more). Notation in all publicity, marketing and periodicals (e.g., the hotline, Dispatch, ARSA team email signatures, conference attendee contact list, specific email alerts to association contacts), recognition in event materials and from the podium, specific thank you in ARSA periodicals, additional advertising placement via ARSA’s communications, complimentary registrations for three (3) participants in the Executive to Executive Briefings as well as three (3) in Legislative Day, and free livestream access for personnel unable to attend in person. At the Administratium Level, sponsors may select one of the following* to specifically support (please note the list in this document does not reflect current availability):

• Annual Repair Symposium – Ice Breaker Reception
• Annual Repair Symposium – Thursday Happy Hour
• General Sponsorship

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Platinum – $10,000

Notation in all publicity, marketing and periodicals (e.g., the hotline, Dispatch, ARSA team email signatures, conference attendee contact list, specific email alerts to association contacts), recognition in event materials and from the podium, specific thank you in ARSA periodicals, complimentary registrations for three (3) participants in the Executive to Executive Briefings as well as three (3) in Legislative Day, and free livestream access for personnel unable to attend in person. At the Platinum Level, sponsors may select one of the following to specifically support (may not reflect current availability for 2025):

• Online Conference Experience
• Executive to Executive Briefings
• Legislative Day – All Day
• Congressional Directories/Resources
• General Sponsorship

* All sponsorship support selections are subject to availability. The ARSA events team will discuss alternative suggestions.

 

2025 Platinum Sponsors

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Gold – $7,500

Notation in all publicity, marketing and periodicals (e.g., the hotline, Dispatch, ARSA team email signatures, conference attendee contact list, specific email alerts to association contacts), recognition in event materials and from the podium, specific thank you in ARSA periodicals, complimentary registrations for two (2) participants in the Executive to Executive Briefings as well as two (2) in Legislative Day, and free livestream access for personnel unable to attend in person. At the Gold Level, sponsors may select one of the following to specifically support (may not reflect current availability for 2025):

• Legislative Priorities Brochures/Resources
• Digital Companion/Electronic Materials
• Legislative Day – Continental Breakfast
• Legislative Day – Congressional Briefing and Luncheon
• Annual Repair Symposium – Continental Breakfast
• Annual Repair Symposium – Luncheon with Special Guest
• Nametag Lanyards
• Hotel Room Keys
• General Sponsorship

 

2025 Gold Sponsors

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Silver – $3,500

Notation in all publicity, marketing, and periodicals (e.g., the hotline, Dispatch, ARSA team email signatures, conference attendee contact list, specific email alerts to association contacts), recognition in event materials and from the podium, complimentary registrations for one (1) participant in the Executive-to-Executive Briefings as well as one (1) in Legislative Day. At the Silver Level, sponsors may select one of the following to specifically support (may not reflect current availability for 2024):

• Annual Repair Symposium – Coffee Break (5)
• General Sponsorship

2025 Silver Sponsors

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Supporter – $2,500

Notation in all publicity, marketing, and periodicals (e.g., the hotline, Dispatch, ARSA team email signatures, specific email alerts to association contacts), and recognition in event materials and from the podium.

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Contributor – $500 to $2,499 (or equivalent support)

Notation in some publicity, marketing, and periodicals (e.g., the hotline, Dispatch), and recognition in event materials and from the podium.

2025 Contributor

Location & Accommodations

ARSA's block of rooms for Conference participants at the Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City in Arlington, Virginia is now closed. The hotel hosts most of the activities related to the ARSA Conference and is convenient to the Metro as well as Washington Reagan National Airport (DCA). To try and book a room independently, go to the hotel's website or call +1.703.415.5000. Those seeking other options may consider these hotels (there are no ARSA-related specials or promotions at these locations):

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Embassy Suites by Hilton Crystal City National Airport 1393 S Eads St. Arlington, Virginia, 22202

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Residence Inn Arlington Capital View 2850 South Potomac Avenue Arlington, Virginia, 22202

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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Washington DC – Crystal City 300 Army Navy Drive Arlington, Virginia, 22202

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Crowne Plaza Washington National Airport 1480 Crystal Drive Arlington, Virginia, 22202

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Hampton Inn & Suites Reagan National Airport 2000 Richmond Highway Arlington, Virginia, 22202

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Radisson Hotel Reagan National Airport 2020 Richmond Hwy Arlington, VA 22202

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Holiday Inn National Airport/Crystal City 2650 Richmond Highway Arlington, Virginia, 22202

Awards

The Leo Weston Award for Excellence in Government Service

First bestowed on Leo Weston himself in 2005, the Weston award honors an instrumental figure in ARSA's birth by recognizing individuals who embody his commitment to the industry's safety and success. The symposium provides a venue for association members and invited guests from around the world to network and discuss issues that matter to the aviation maintenance industry. It is the perfect time to respect the history of the repair station community and honor the good works of those who support it.

Click here to learn more about Leo, the award bearing his name, and those who have received it.

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The Legislative Leadership Award

The association regularly recognizes members of Congress who have provided outstanding support to the aviation maintenance community by supporting policies beneficial to the industry. Honorees have each been key in moving forward specific legislation advancing priorities championed by ARSA on behalf of its members.

Click here to see past updates regarding Legislative Leadership Award recipients.

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The "Golden Shovel" Award

From time to time, ARSA recognizes individuals – usually at the time of their retirement – who have spent their careers in steadfast devotion to good business, good safety, and good oversight. In the colorful illustration of Executive Director Sarah MacLeod, these professionals have spent their lives shoveling against the tide of government bureaucracy; their achievement in never giving up is acknowledged through the "Golden Shovel Award."

Click here to learn more about the "Shovel" and see who has received it.

Scheduling Congressional Meetings

Legislative Day attendees should reach out to their congressional offices to schedule member and staff meetings on March 18. Get started using the same tools available to members year-round: arsa.org/congress.  

See What It's Like: 2026 Photos & Recordings

Photos

ARSA has created a Google Album including photos taken during the 2026 Annual Conference, which allows participants to share their own photos (Sharing event photos constitutes consenting to their use/distribution in association with Conference-related publicity for this or future events, at ARSA’s discretion). To see the album, click here.

Recordings

The following excerpts were provided to ARSA members via the hotline newsletter. They are included here as examples of the event's content.

From Legislative Day – Playing the Political Game

Looking ahead to November’s midterm elections, this ARSA-led discussion helped set the stage for Legislative Day participants and is provided for the benefit of members getting politically active back home.

From Legislative Day – Market Report Release

Leaders from Oliver Wyman Vector presented report findings to Legislative Day participants on March 18, illustrating the current and projected states of the North American and global aircraft fleets and related impacts on maintenance demand. The briefing is provided in its entirety for the benefit of members.

From the Symposium – What ARSA Has Done Lately

On March 19, ARSA Executive Director Sarah MacLeod and Executive Vice President Christian Klein opened the Symposium portion of the Annual Conference with their regular review of ARSA’s work and a challenging question: How does ARSA measure up?

From the Symposium – Lessons from a Hall of Famer

After accepting the Weston Award on March 19, Goglia shared the benefit of his experience and enthusiasm with Conference participants. His presentation and subsequent Q&A are provided for the benefit of ARSA members.

From the Symposium – Reciprocal Acceptance

The FAA’s Chris Parfitt made a big announcement on March 19. He officially reported, in the presence of international CAA colleagues and ARSA members, the FAA has begun the rulemaking process to institute an amendment to part 43 requested in 2020 by ARSA.

From the Symposium – Perspectives on Career Development

The third day of the Annual Conference consistently closes with a session considering career growth and continuous learning opportunities for maintenance professionals. Workforce-focused discussions never end in aerospace, so this session is provided for the benefit of ongoing member engagement and action.

Annual Member Meeting

On Friday, March 20, ARSA Vice President of Operations Brett Levanto conducted the association’s Annual Member Meeting. A recording of Levanto’s presentation is provided for the benefit of all members.

Sponsor Salute

Conference sponsors represent the best of ARSA’s membership. Here’s to all 21 organizations that committed to the maintenance community’s premier substantive event. See and celebrate those that made the commitment (To learn more about a sponsor, click its logo.).

Platinum

Gold

Silver

Supporter

Contributors

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ARSA Works

Symposium Briefing – What Has ARSA Done Lately

Executive Director Sarah MacLeod and Executive Vice President Christian Klein opened the Symposium portion of the Annual Conference on March 16 with their annual “What We Have Done Lately” presentation. The brief session includes updates about key work performed by the association in the last year as well as instruction for maximizing membership value while helping move the enterprise forward. The briefing is provided in its entirety for the benefit of members.

Welcome & Introductory Remarks

Find out how the association is advocating for your interests with legislators, regulators, and the media. Information on how you can help advance the industry’s collective interests.

Sarah MacLeod, Executive Director, ARSA

Christian Klein, Executive Vice President, ARSA

Bilateral Working Group Reviewing Parts Documentation Issues

On March 15, ARSA received an interim response from EASA Flight Standards Director Jesper Rasmussen regarding new parts installed by U.S. repair stations during maintenance subject to the U.S.-EU bilateral agreement. The EASA letter referenced an industry request delivered on Jan. 31 concerning misinterpretation of parts documentation requirements.

Rasmussen indicated the FAA and EASA have established a dedicated COB and JMCB working group to review the matter and conversations had begun. The letter also stated: “Pending the outcome of this review and possible amendments to the applicable texts, the TIP and MAG in their current revision/change remain strictly applicable.”

The industry’s argument in the Jan. 31 letter was the “strictly applicable” language in the TIP and MAG actually does not require an FAA Form 8130-3 (or EASA Form 1) accompany all new parts to be consumed in maintenance. However, the agencies referral to working group deliberation leaves American repair stations facing the same squeeze between European rules and the FAA’s regulatory system.

To read the interim response, click here.

For a complete chronicle of parts documentation issues under the MAG, visit arsa.org/MAG

Final Documents/Your Two Cents

This list includes Federal Register publications, such as final rules, Advisory Circulars and policy statements, as well as proposed rules and policies of interest to ARSA members.

To view the list, click here.

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2023 Economic Outlook

Aviation Maintenance Returning to Growth in Face of Constraints

ARSA released its updated Global Fleet & MRO Market Report during its 2023 Annual Conference on March 15. The report, which is prepared by Oliver Wyman CAVOK, indicates that while constraints exist, the pandemic is no longer driving fleet growth or maintenance demand.

For both Oliver Wyman’s data and industry planning, this emergence from the business disruptions that began in 2020 allows for a return to more traditional modeling expectations. Aircraft and parts availability, supply chain volatility, and most pressingly workforce demands will determine how fully the global industry can recover and grow.

The report was briefed to ARSA’s attendees during the Legislative Day portion of its Conference, providing economic background to support later discussions with members of Congress and their staffs. Livia Hayes, Oliver Wyman CAVOK director, presented the findings to participants, illustrating the current and projected states of the North American and global aircraft fleets and related impacts on maintenance demand.

Hayes reported that the active fleet is almost back to pre-pandemic levels and in North America it is larger than in 2019. Passenger demand is expected to recover fully by 2024, with aircraft utilization rising steadily. These factors combined with several years of limited deliveries of new airframes – which kept average fleet ages high despite retirements of older aircraft – will drive maintenance demand for the decade: The market is expected to grow by a rate just shy of three percent through the 2030s.

Turning her focus to workforce, which received considerable discussion throughout ARSA’s Conference, Hayes noted that more than 300,000 Americans work in aviation maintenance and production, with 56 percent working at repair stations. These individuals combine to produce almost $63 billion in annual revenue for American firms as part of a global industry approaching $100 billion.

Hayes noted the top states for maintenance employment remain consistent year over year, with 42 percent of the total aviation maintenance workforce living in Florida, California, Texas, Georgia, and Ohio. In subsequent discussion, ARSA Executive Vice President Christian Klein noted that while big states always top lists of employment and investment, there are others, like Oklahoma, where aviation maintenance employment per-capita actually leads the nation even though its total employment falls outside the top five.

While ARSA members are already reporting considerable issues related to technician employment, the Oliver Wyman data indicate workforce challenges will continue. Even in its most optimistic scenario, the report indicates technician demand is likely to outstrip supply until the second half of the decade. The baseline projection – and certainly the pessimistic one – fails to return supply of available personnel back to balance with demand at any point within the forecast period.

“If the industry does grow the way we’re projecting it,” Hayes said, noting that Oliver Wyman’s projections usually are within one percent of actual numbers, “We’re going to have a big problem here in a few years in a gap in [workforce] demand [and supply].”

Oliver Wyman’s suggestions for business and policy improvements to stem career development problems mirror those promoted by ARSA and also reflect the work of government-convened bodies focused on engaging youth and women in aviation careers. In response to a question, Hayes noted that compensation for maintenance employment was competitive and she counsels employers to consider “total compensation,” including lifestyle benefits, in making careers enticing to potential employees.

For more information about the report and its related resources, as well as other analyses performed by and for ARSA, visit arsa.org/news-media/economic-data. Hayes’ presentation can be viewed in its entirety below.

2023 Global Fleet & MRO Market Forecast
prepared by Oliver Wyman

Click the cover image to access a PDF copy of the Executive Summary.

Executive Summary: 2023 Global Fleet & MRO Market Forecast
U.S. state-by-state overview of 2023 employment & economic impact
Updated Technician Workforce Supply Projections through 2032
ARSA’s Press Releases Announcing Annual Market Forecasts

Legislative Day Briefing – Global Fleet & MRO Market Report

Livia Hayes, Oliver Wyman CAVOK director, presented the findings to Legislative Day participants on March 15, illustrating the current and projected states of the North American and global aircraft fleets and related impacts on maintenance demand. ARSA’s attendees then used this economic background to support later discussions with members of Congress and their staffs. For members, this data illustrates the current state of the aerospace marketplace and provides insight for future business considerations. The briefing is provided in its entirety for the benefit of members.

Release of the 2023 Global Fleet & MRO Market Report, produced by Oliver Wyman

Livia Hayes, Director, Oliver Wyman CAVOK

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Legal Brief

Editor’s note: This material is provided as a service to association members for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal or professional advice and is not privileged or confidential.

Symposium Briefing – Making the Old New Again

On March 16, ARSA Executive Director Sarah MacLeod joined the final session of the Symposium portion of the Annual Conference as a panelist. In addition to engaging in discussion with two members of the association’s board of directors, MacLeod provided a short primer on regulatory considerations necessary for repair stations performing work on legacy designs as well as those making good on opportunities presented by “emerging” technology. Her opening briefing is provided from that panel for the benefit of members.

Making the Old New Again

How can repair stations leverage new tools to repair legacy designs while keeping up with advancing needs of newer fleets? Using the plain language of parts 21 and 43 to manage pressures and make good on opportunities presented by “emerging” technology.

John Riggs, Director of Airworthiness, Chromalloy

Robert Roedts, Vice President of Aircraft Solutions, Columbia Helicopters

Sarah MacLeod, Executive Director, ARSA

Moderator: Brett Levanto, Vice President of Operations, ARSA

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ARSA on the Hill

Legislative Day Briefing –  It’s All About You

Executive Vice President Christian Klein kicked of the Legislative Day portion of the Conference on March 15 with his usual thorough overview of the “state of play” in aviation policy. As American lawmakers look ahead to FAA reauthorization and the industry grapples with multiple constraints limiting full recovery from the pandemic, Klein’s overview makes for an important introduction to (or expansion on) the maintenance industry’s legislative priorities. The presentation is provided in its entirety for the benefit of members.

To learn more about the association’s legislative program, visit arsa.org/legislative.

It’s All About Your Industry and Your Company

Find out what’s at stake in Washington for your company and your industry, where things stand, and what you can do to impact the process.

Christian Klein, Executive Vice President, ARSA

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Aviation Life Calendar

April Through July

Something exciting happens every day in an aviation career.

If you want to keep aviation in the forefront of career choices, celebrate success every day with these resources. Every one provides a positive view of the industry’s ability to make the impossible an everyday event by individuals from every walk of life, socio-economic level, race, creed, color, religion, orientation, and physical capability.

Check back regularly for updates.

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Training & Career Development

Make ARSA Training Work

ARSA’s online training program represents its most-valuable benefit to the aviation industry: knowledge gained through training and experience. The association’s team has turned its decades of work on behalf of aviation maintenance into more than 80 hours of on-demand content.

While sessions are available for registration at any time – ARSA member discounts available – companies can also incorporate the association’s training into their regular programs:

(1) Subscription. Make up-front, bulk purchases of training hours. The details of each subscription can be customized, including focus on specific subject areas (e.g., human factors) or options for specially-priced session access after the initial hours have been used.

(2) “Championing” a session. Guarantee a certain number of attendees for training in a particular topic that will also be made available for general registration. Variations include open registration for a live session (i.e., company personnel participate at the same time as general registrants) or a company-specific live event for which a recorded version (not including any company-specific information) is made available for on-demand registration.

(3) Tailored training. Contract ARSA’s management firm Obadal, Filler, MacLeod & Klein, P.L.C. to produce or modify training specific to your organization. The team can then re-record it (or offer it as a separate live session) for ARSA’s training program. Tailored programs are priced differently from ARSA’s hourly rate and are administered by OFM&K, which allows for a client engagement and related attorney-client privilege for all discussion.

Click here to go directly to the training platform (operated by ARSA’s management firm) and begin reviewing available sessions.

For more information about ARSA’s training program, review the menus below. If you have questions or would like to learn more about ways to integrate ARSA training into your own program, contact Vice President of Operations Brett Levanto (brett.levanto@arsa.org).

The association’s training program is provided through Obadal, Filler, MacLeod & Klein, P.L.C., the firm that manages ARSA. To go directly to OFM&K’s online training portal, visit potomaclaw.inreachce.com. To learn more about the association’s training program and see course availability, visit arsa.org/training.

What training do you need? Contact ARSA to let the association know and help get it developed.

Symposium Briefing – The Explorer Program

The 2023 Annual Conference had workforce and career development issues running through it. In addition to expansive discussion by Executive to Executive Briefings participants on March 14, the topic was top of mind across sessions for the entire week. Vice President of Operations Brett Levanto led multiple sessions (including a breakout with assistance from Executive Vice President Christian Klein) focused on ways repair stations can stimulate career development and growth opportunities. For the benefit of members, this introduction to Paul Lukas of the Boy Scouts of America Explorer Program has been selected out of the full “Young at Heart” panel discussion held during the Symposium portion of the Conference on March 16.

Young at Heart

A discussion about various ways to tap into the interest of students and introduce aviation pathways, including non-aviation examples and points from the two congressionally mandated committees investigating career development.

Paul Lukas, Teen Program Executive, Connecticut Yankee Council, Boy Scouts of America

Alison McHugh, Vice President, Safety & Quality, FEAM Aero

Sean Torpey, Executive Director for National Engagement and Regional Administration, FAA

Moderator: Brett Levanto, Vice President of Operations, ARSA

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Membership

2023 Member Survey – This is Your Chance

The association is grateful for the time, effort and insight of the 65 respondents to this year’s member survey so far. ARSA’s survey team encourages any primary contact that has not yet submitted a response to do so before the sun rises on April 1. The data will be used in communications, regulatory and legislative policy efforts; the “snapshot” provided by survey data is vital to supporting the maintenance community.

In advance of seeing this year’s results, visit ARSA’s data and advocacy page to see how the association makes use of survey responses in conjunction with its annual economic data and other special reports.

Haven’t yet responded but can’t find your invitation (or you’re not sure if your company is represented in the current data)? Click here to contact ARSA.

Relatively Quick Question – Conference Feedback

As it continues to share its gratitude to all who made the 2023 Annual Conference an incredible success, ARSA asks all who attended to provide feedback about the event. Participant experience helps the association team build on what works and improve where possible.

Anyone who did not attend this year’s Conference should (1) save the dates for next year (March 12-15, 2024) and (2) click here to answer another question about what it is you look for in industry events.

Note: The question is displayed in its own, embedded window and covers multiple pages. If the “Next” or “Submit” button is not visible on the screen, you must scroll within the survey window in order to submit your response.

To complete the survey, please visit (or paste into your browser): https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2023ARSAConference.

Click here to see what questions have been asked and answered…and keep a lookout for more.

Welcome & Welcome Back – New & Renewing Members

ARSA’s members give the association life – its work on behalf of the maintenance community depends on the commitment of these organizations. Here’s to the companies that joined or renewed in March:

New Members
Aero Accessories & Repair, Inc., R04
TAIGLOBAL Group, LLC, Assoc.

Renewed Members
Accurate Accessories, LLC, R01, 2002
AEE-EMF, Inc. d.b.a. Aircraft Electrical Electronics, R01, 2009
AeroKool Aviation Corporation, R03, 2017
AERO Component Repair, LLC, R01, 2011
Av8 MRO LLC, R03, 2014
Avionics Shop, Inc., R01,
Cargo Systems, Inc., R01, 1999
Cobalt Aero Services LLC, R03, 2012
Gardner Aviation Specialist, Inc. dba Precision Aircraft Services, R01, 2018
Harman’s Repair Station, Inc., R01, 2012
IAR Technical Services dba Interantional Air Response, R02, 2017
IHI Corporation, R06, 2019
Liebherr-Aerospace Saline, Inc., R05, 2006
Master Air Parts, Inc., R01, 2013
Moog, Inc., Corp, 1997
PropWorks Propeller Systems, R02, 2021
Rotortech Services, Inc., R02, 2019
Scott Richard Aircraft Maintenance, R02, 2010
SONICO, Inc., R02, 1995
Thales Avionics, Inc., R04, 2006
The Giles Group Inc., Affil, 2013
Toledo Jet Center, LLC, R03, 2010
Wencor, LLC, Corp, 2018
World Class Accessory, Inc., R01, 2007

Make ARSA’s Voice Your Own: Advertise

ARSA has a menu of advertising opportunities for arsa.org, the hotline and the ARSA Dispatch. Take advantage of these great opportunities today to showcase your company, a new product or event. For more information go to arsa.org/advertise.

Stand Up for ARSA

In order to provide world-class resources for its members, the association depends on the commitment of the aviation community. By sponsoring events and activities, supporters can help ARSA’s work on behalf of repair stations to endure.

Need a place to start? For information about opportunities, contact Vice President of Operations Brett Levanto (brett.levanto@arsa.org).

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Resources

ARSA strives to provide resources to educate the general public about the work of the association’s member organizations; should you need to provide a quick reference or introductory overview to the global MRO industry, please utilize AVMRO.ARSA.org.

About ARSA PAC

ARSA’s Political Action Committee helps elect congressional candidates who share ARSA’s commitment to better regulation and a strong aviation maintenance sector. But ARSA is prohibited from sending PAC information to members who haven’t opted in to receive it.

Careers in Aviation Maintenance

How do you share the industry’s story with the people who could be its future? Teach them about the great work done every day to keep the world in flight. (Even if we can’t recruit somebody, we sure can make them thankful for our work.)

U.S./EU Maintenance Annex Guidance

See all of the association’s public updates since 2012 on the Maintenance Annex Guidance between the United States and European Union. The page focuses in particular on matters related to parts documentation issues arising since MAG Change 5 was issued in 2015.

Industry Calendar

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