Bill > S5324

This bill, the Aviation WORKS Act, aims to extend and expand existing aviation workforce development programs. The key provisions include: 1. Establishing a new program to provide grants for developing the aviation manufacturing and supplier workforce, as well as supporting the education of workers involved in aircraft, engine, propeller, or appliance design and production. 2. Creating a new program to provide grants for planning, establishing, and expanding workforce development partnership programs in the aviation and aerospace industry. 3. Authorizing $20 million per year from 2024 to 2028 for each of the four workforce development programs (the existing two programs and the two new programs). 4. Detailing the eligibility requirements and application processes for the new grant programs, including who can apply and what types of projects are eligible. 5. Requiring the Secretary to ensure diverse industry participation in the new partnership program. Overall, the bill seeks to bolster the aviation workforce by supporting education, training, and partnerships across the industry, including in manufacturing and supplier roles.