Bill > S5236

This bill aims to increase funding for aviation workforce development grant programs of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The key provisions include: 1. Authorizing additional funding of $10 million per year from 2024 to 2029 for three specific programs: (a) grants to support the education and recruitment of aviation manufacturing technical workers, (b) grants to support the development of the aviation manufacturing workforce, and (c) grants for eligible projects to support the education and recruitment of aviation manufacturing technical workers and the development of the aviation manufacturing workforce. 2. Extending the authorization for the existing FAA aviation workforce development grant programs from 2023 to 2029. 3. Expanding the eligibility for the grants to include holders of aviation manufacturing-related certificates, accredited institutions of higher education, high schools, and state/local government entities. 4. Specifying the types of eligible projects that can be funded under the new program, such as establishing or improving aviation manufacturing technical education programs, providing scholarships or apprenticeships, and supporting outreach and educational opportunities related to aviation manufacturing.