Title:
2026 Inspection Authorization (IA) and Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) Refresher
Topic:
Annual IA Refresher & Aviation Maintenance Training – Theme: “Know Your Limitations”
Speaker(s):
Jeff Wofford, Ryan Montague, and CLT FSDO Representatives
Brief Description:
This event meets the IA renewal requirements of 14 CFR § 65.93(a)(4) and provides 8 hours of IA refresher training covering subject matter related to aviation maintenance, inspection, repair, and alteration of aircraft, systems, components, and accessories. Attendees will have the opportunity to interact with industry peers and FAA Inspectors. A light breakfast and lunch will be provided. Pre-registration is highly encouraged as seating is limited.
- 0800-0900- “Forgotten AD’s” - TBX
- 0900-1000-Human Factors Part 1
- 1000-1100-Human Factors Part 2
- 1100-1200-Lunch / Vendors
- 1200-1300- Air Safety Investigation - Textron
- 1300-1400-Safety Equipment for aircraft
- 1400-1500-"Airworthy: Its Not Just a Word - It's a Profession"
- 1500-1600-MOSAIC - FAA
- 1600-1700-FAA Open panel
Select Number:
EA68141185
Location of Seminar:
Gaston College Kimbrell Campus & Textile Technology Center
7220 Wilkinson Blvd.
Belmont, NC 28012
Directions to Venue:
From I-485- Take US-29 S/US-74 W/Wilkinson Blvd for 2.9 miles.College will be on the left
From I-85 Take Exit 27, South on Beatty Dr towards Wilkinson Blvd. Left on Wilkinson Blvd for 1 mile. College will be on the right.
Seating:
120
seats at the facility,
41
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Sponsoring Division:
CLT FSDO
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
Thank you to our sponsors:
Carolina Aviation Professionals Association (CAPA)
Mountain Air Cargo
Victory Lane Aviation
Honda Aircraft Company
Textron
Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc
RAPCO
Tekton Hand Tools
Foam Fit Tools
Gaston College Kimbrell Campus & Textile Technology Center
This training is eligible for (8 hrs) credit in the Aviation Maintenance Technicians (AMT) Awards Program. Visit http://www.faasafety.gov/ follow the links to the "Maintenance Hangar" for details on enrolling in the AMT Awards Program. You must be enrolled prior to receiving credit.
Equal Access Information:
The FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) is committed to providing equal access to this meeting/event for all participants. If you need alternative formats or services because of a disability, please communicate your request as soon as possible with the person in the “Contact Information” area of the meeting/event notice. Note that two weeks is usually required to arrange services.
FAASTeam Project Information:
NPP18
National Project:
Inspection Authorization (IA) Refresher Seminars Support
Additional Event Documents:
