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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Latest Action · May 21, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
This resolution expresses congressional support for designating May 24 as "National Aviation Maintenance Technician Day" to honor the work of aviation maintenance professionals. The date was chosen to commemorate Charles Edward Taylor's birthday, as he worked with the Wright brothers and built the engine for their historic airplane. The resolution recognizes that aviation maintenance technicians are essential to keeping millions of people safe by ensuring aircraft safety and mechanical reliability according to FAA standards, and notes that the aviation industry projects a need for 610,000 new technicians over the next 20 years. The resolution calls on Congress to recognize the contributions of these professionals and encourage continued attention to aviation maintenance careers. This is a symbolic measure with no funding requirements or implementation timeline—it simply endorses the annual recognition of these workers' importance to the aviation industry.
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