House Bill No. 6075, titled "An Act Concerning Instructors for an Airframe and Powerplant Certificate Program," aims to amend the qualifications for instructors in the airframe and powerplant certificate program operated by the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS). The bill stipulates that any individual can serve as an instructor if they meet the federal requirements outlined in 14 CFR 147.19 and possess an airframe and powerplant certificate along with a minimum of ten years of experience as an aerospace technician. Importantly, the bill clarifies that instructors are not required to hold any certification or endorsement from the Connecticut Department of Education.

The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and is expected to result in a General Fund revenue loss of less than $1,000 annually starting in FY 26. This revenue loss is attributed to the elimination of the requirement for instructors to obtain educator certificates from the Department of Education, which incurs a fee of $200 for new educators. Currently, CTECS has eight instructor positions in its airframe and powerplant maintenance programs, with seven of those positions filled. The ongoing fiscal impact will depend on the number of instructors employed and any changes to educator certificate fees in the future.