MI HR0116

Declares May 24, 2025, as National Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) Day in Michigan, commemorating the birthday of Charles Edward Taylor, who built the engine for the Wright Brothers' airplane

Recognizes AMTs' critical role in ensuring aircraft safety, mechanical reliability, and compliance with FAA specifications through maintenance, inspections, and documentation

Highlights Michigan's aviation maintenance training programs at Lansing Community College, MIAT College of Technology in Canton, Western Michigan University's College of Aviation, and Duncan Aviation's Technical Education Center in Battle Creek

Notes Boeing projects a need for 690,000 new AMTs globally over the next 20 years to maintain commercial aviation fleets

Acknowledges competitive AMT compensation, with top earners exceeding $120,000 annually and many reaching $100,000 within five to eight years of experience