Aviation WORKS Act

HR 3772, the Aviation WORKS Act, expands federal funding for aviation workforce development by creating four new grant programs under the FAA Reauthorization Act. It allocates $20 million annually (2024-2028) for grants targeting aviation manufacturing education, workforce partnerships, and career pathways. The bill directly affects U.S. aircraft manufacturers, higher education institutions with aviation programs, and industry partnerships (including flight schools and air carriers) by funding scholarships, internships, technical training, and outreach to underrepresented communities. Key provisions require projects to support skills development for manufacturing components, career transitions (e.g., for veterans), and local workforce planning. The law aims to strengthen the domestic aviation workforce supply chain through concrete grant mechanisms, not speculative outcomes.