THE PROBLEM:

Thousands of military-trained mechanics are ready to serve again — but outdated FAA rules are holding them back. Sign the petition today.

Every year, thousands of military-trained aviation mechanics complete their service — highly skilled, mission-tested, and ready to bring their talents to the civilian aviation industry.

Despite years of hands-on experience maintaining some of the world’s most advanced aircraft, veterans are forced to repeat training, pay thousands in unnecessary fees, and take redundant oral and practical exams — all to prove skills they already have.

At the same time, America is facing a critical shortage of certified aviation mechanics. Airlines are short-staffed. Safety and reliability are at risk. And our veterans — trained at taxpayer expense — are being told they need to start over.

This makes no sense.

That’s why we’re calling on the FAA, the Department of Transportation (DOT), and Congress to make common-sense reforms that will benefit veterans, strengthen our aviation workforce, and ensure the smart use of public resources.

We urge them to:

• Remove unnecessary oral and practical testing for military mechanics with verified experience.
• Allow military mechanics to test for General, Airframe, and Powerplant (A&P) certifications without delay.
• Recognize military training and records as valid qualifications — just like we do for military pilots.
• Partner with veteran-led organizations like Warriors in Need (WIN) to support a smoother transition to civilian careers.

These are not new skills that need to be learned. These are veterans who have already done the job — and done it well — under the most demanding conditions.

They’re ready to keep our country flying. We just need to let them.

Let them work. Sign this petition and demand action now.

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To learn more go to Warriors In Need (WIN) at https://warriorsinneed.org