H.Res. 1317

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1317 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. RES. 1317

Expressing support for the designation of May 24 as ``National Aviation 
Maintenance Technician Day'' or ``National AMT Day'' to commemorate the 
work of aviation maintenance professionals.

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

May 21, 2026

Ms. Scholten submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

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RESOLUTION

Expressing support for the designation of May 24 as ``National Aviation 
Maintenance Technician Day'' or ``National AMT Day'' to commemorate the 
work of aviation maintenance professionals.

Whereas National AMT Day is an opportunity to celebrate the many contributions 
aviation maintenance technicians (AMTs) have made to the aviation 
industry and to recognize the important tasks carried out by AMTs every 
day;
Whereas National AMT Day was selected in honor of Charles Edward Taylor's 
birthday, who worked with the Wright brothers and built the engine used 
to power their airplane;
Whereas the Nation's AMTs are responsible for ensuring the safety and mechanical 
reliability and support of thousands of aircraft every day and have a 
critical role in keeping millions of people safe each year;
Whereas AMTs are responsible for servicing aircraft, aircraft engines, and 
aircraft components and avionics systems according to airline and 
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) specifications, and AMTs also 
perform inspections during assembly of parts and after repair or 
installation of components; document maintenance procedures including 
component damage, origin, and condition; and practice safety conscious 
behaviors in all operational processes and procedures;
Whereas every day, AMTs are working to provide high-quality service to 
Maintenance and Repair Organizations (MROs), airlines, and general 
aviation customers around the world, including the United States 
military;
Whereas the need for highly skilled aviation professionals such as AMTs 
continues to grow, as Boeing projects 610,000 new AMTs will be needed to 
maintain the global commercial aviation fleet over the next 20 years;
Whereas AMTs consist of the aviation industry's top talent and enjoy competitive 
compensation, and the job of an AMT is a career position, and within 7 
years, a 2-licensed AMT will make a salary of more than $100,000;
Whereas AMTs possess highly transferable skills that can be used across many 
industries, and specialty fields include avionics, welding, engine 
overhaul, composites, engineering, and more;
Whereas recruiting and workforce development strategies will continue to be key 
in order to train and obtain top AMTs in the coming years; and
Whereas May 24 is designated as ``National AMT Day'': Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(1) recognizes the contributions of aviation maintenance 
technicians, who are important airline professionals; and
(2) encourages a continued spotlight on the important 
aviation careers of such technicians, now and in the future.
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