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Online Training: Major, Minor and More

Join ARSA’s regulatory and legislative teams for a series of sessions in February and March. Begin in your shop with major/minor determinations, travel the world with an introduction to international regulatory law and land on Capitol Hill with tips on effectively engaging lawmakers.

The price for each class is $75 for ARSA members ($150 for non-members). Individuals from organizations listed in the member directory must register using the coupon code “ARSAMEMBER” (entered on the checkout page).

Major Pain Over a Minor Issue
Instructor:
Sarah MacLeod
Description: This session will review the regulations that govern the terms “major” and “minor” in the world of civil aviation repairs and alterations. Learn the regulatory facts and how to train your FAA inspector so this minor issue doesn’t become a major pain in the derrière.
On Demand – Available Anytime
Click here to register and get access for 90 days.

Going Global
Instructor:
Marshall S. Filler
Description: This session summarizes the framework for international safety regulation, introduces ICAO’s mechanisms for allocating regulatory responsibilities among member states and addresses the important role bilateral agreements play in enhancing efficiency and facilitating international commerce.
On-Demand – Available Anytime
Click here to register and get access for 90 days.

Make a Difference in Washington – Effectively Engaging Lawmakers
Instructors:
Christian A. Klein & Daniel B. Fisher
Description: This session will overview basic strategies for communicating with key lawmakers and their staff to become an effective advocate for aviation interests. Learn how to make the most of your constitutionally-protected right “to petition the government for a redress of grievances.”
On-Demand – Available Anytime
Click here to register and get access for 90 days.

Registration for each class includes:

  • Attendance for the live, online class session on the scheduled date.
  • Access to the on-demand recording available after the live session is complete.
  • Digital copies of the presentation and all reference material with links to relevant resources and citations.
  • A certificate upon completion of the class (including any test material).

The association’s training program is provided through Obadal, Filler, MacLeod & Klein, PLC, the firm that manages ARSA. To go directly to OFMK’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.



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