America’s Best Aviation Group Announces a New Era of Aviation Workforce Development
- America's Best AMT Team
- 15 hours ago
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New Goodyear training facility, international technician expansion, military transition pathways and aircraft maintenance services unite under one growing aviation organization.
A Connected Aviation Organization
GOODYEAR, ARIZONA — July 15, 2026 — America’s Best Aviation Group is proud to announce a major expansion initiative designed to strengthen aviation maintenance training, FAA certification preparation, international recruitment, workforce development and professional aircraft maintenance services across the United States and international aviation markets.
This next chapter brings together three specialized divisions under one connected organization: America’s Best AMT Courses, America’s Best AMT Mexico and America’s Best Aircraft Maintenance. Together, these divisions are building a comprehensive aviation network capable of supporting technicians from initial qualification and FAA certification preparation through employer consideration, workforce deployment and real-world aircraft maintenance operations.
The first major step is the expansion of America’s Best AMT Courses into Flight Building 210 in Goodyear, Arizona. The state-of-the-art facility will support FAA Airframe and Powerplant certification preparation, aviation testing, practical training, student services, administrative operations, employer partnerships and future workforce-development initiatives.
The Flight Center entrance in Goodyear.
A modern, aviation-inspired interior.
“This expansion represents years of hard work, determination and belief in our mission. We are building more than a training facility. We are creating an environment where aviation professionals can arrive with experience and ambition—and leave with greater confidence, professional preparation and a clearer pathway toward their future.”
— Antonio Garcia, Owner, America’s Best Aviation Group
A State-of-the-Art Learning Environment
The upgraded Goodyear facility is being designed to provide students with a comfortable, organized and professional atmosphere that supports focused learning and career advancement. Every part of the new location is intended to improve the student journey—from initial enrollment and certification preparation to testing coordination, practical readiness and connections with industry opportunities.
CIVILIAN & INTERNATIONAL Experienced aviation maintenance professionals | MILITARY & VETERANS Transitioning service members entering civilian aviation |
INDUSTRY PARTNERS Airlines, operators, MROs and repair stations | WORKFORCE NETWORK Schools, recruiters and workforce-development agencies |
Frontier Airlines: Transitioning Military Technician Pathway Program
A central part of America’s Best AMT Courses’ continued growth is its partnership with Frontier Airlines through the Transitioning Military Technician Pathway Program (TMTPP).
The TMTPP supports qualified transitioning military aviation technicians as they move from military service into civilian aviation maintenance careers. Many service members possess years of advanced, hands-on aircraft maintenance experience but still require assistance navigating the FAA certification process. America’s Best provides a focused pathway to prepare eligible candidates for the required FAA Airframe and Powerplant written, oral and practical examinations.
Through the partnership, participating candidates may receive:
• An initial candidate interview and qualification assessment
• Guidance regarding FAA eligibility documentation • Focused FAA A&P; certification preparation
• Written, oral and practical examination coordination
• Support throughout the certification process
• A defined pathway toward employment consideration with Frontier Airlines
“The Transitioning Military Technician Pathway Program is exactly the type of partnership the aviation industry needs. Our transitioning military technicians already possess valuable experience, discipline and technical ability. Our role is to help them translate that experience into FAA certification and prepare for the next stage of their careers.”
— Antonio Garcia
The TMTPP demonstrates what can be accomplished when an airline and an FAA certification-preparation organization work together to support experienced military aviation professionals. America’s Best AMT Courses provides candidates with structured preparation for the FAA written, oral and practical examinations, while Frontier Airlines provides a potential employment pathway for individuals who successfully satisfy the program’s certification, hiring and onboarding requirements.
“This is more than a training arrangement—it is a career-transition pathway. It recognizes the value of military aviation experience and gives qualified service members a clearer opportunity to continue serving the aviation industry after leaving the military.”
— Antonio Garcia
The collaboration also highlights America’s Best AMT Courses as a trusted resource for airlines and employers seeking structured FAA certification pathways for experienced aviation technicians. Through programs such as the TMTPP, America’s Best Aviation Group is working to reduce barriers between military experience, FAA certification and civilian employment—one qualified technician at a time.
America’s Best AMT Mexico Is Officially Live
America’s Best AMT Mexico is actively building a pipeline of experienced aviation maintenance professionals through relationships with aviation organizations, MROs and ECA Escuela de Capacitación Aérea Moctezuma, S.C., a Mexico City aviation school preparing aircraft maintenance technicians and other aviation professionals.
This network brings together aviation education, industry experience, FAA certification pathways, employer relationships and responsible workforce deployment. Over the past year, the operation has expanded its industry relationships and presence in Mexico, with additional growth expected across Mexico and the United States.
Javier Hernandez Leads Mexico Operations
Javier Hernandez leads the organization’s Mexico operations, developing local relationships, identifying experienced technicians, coordinating with schools and industry partners, and ensuring qualified candidates receive clear information and professional support.
“Javier understands the technicians, the culture, the aviation industry and the opportunities that exist on both sides of the border. His leadership is helping us build something capable of creating lasting value for Mexico, the United States and the aviation professionals we serve.”
— Antonio Garcia
America’s Best AMT Mexico focuses on identifying qualified aviation maintenance professionals with meaningful, verifiable, hands-on industry experience. Eligible candidates may receive support through a structured pathway that can include:
• Candidate recruitment and initial screening • Verification of aviation maintenance experience
• FAA eligibility preparation
• FAA A&P; certification preparation
• Written, oral and practical examination coordination
• Employer introductions and interviews
• Employment-authorization coordination with participating employers
• Lawful workforce deployment into available aviation maintenance positions
All candidates must independently satisfy applicable FAA certification, immigration, employer and regulatory requirements.
46 Technicians Certified and Successfully Deployed
46 Technicians supported through FAA certification and workforce deployment | HUNDREDS Of aviation professionals currently represented in the candidate backlog |
America’s Best AMT Mexico has successfully supported the FAA certification and workforce deployment of 46 aviation maintenance technicians. That number is expected to grow through the end of 2026 as relationships expand with schools, MROs, aviation employers and workforce partners.
The program will not accelerate deployment at the expense of technician protections, professional standards or long-term career stability. Its approach emphasizes transparency, proper certification, lawful employment authorization, fair treatment and clearly defined expectations.
The growing waitlist illustrates both the strength of Mexico’s aviation talent and the need for additional partnerships with reputable schools, airlines, aircraft operators, MROs, repair stations and workforce organizations.
Protecting Talent While Bridging the Workforce Gap
“Our technicians are skilled aviation professionals—not numbers, temporary labor or commodities. As this program grows, we are committed to ensuring their experience is respected, their qualifications are properly evaluated and their talent is never exploited.”
— Antonio Garcia
With hundreds of professionals waiting for an opportunity, America’s Best Aviation Group believes success must be measured not only by the number of technicians deployed, but also by how those technicians are treated, supported and positioned for long-term success.
America’s Best AMT Mexico is working to establish responsible relationships with employers and workforce partners that recognize the professional value of experienced aviation maintenance technicians. The organization’s approach emphasizes transparency, proper certification, lawful employment authorization, fair treatment and clearly defined expectations for candidates and participating employers.
“We are proud to have helped certify and deploy 46 technicians, but this is only the beginning. With hundreds of professionals now waiting for an opportunity, we have a responsibility to grow carefully. Success cannot be measured only by how many technicians we deploy. It must also be measured by how those technicians are treated, supported and positioned for long-term success.”
— Antonio Garcia
The initiative is designed to strengthen professional relationships between the aviation industries of Mexico and the United States while creating legitimate opportunities for experienced technicians to obtain FAA certification and advance their careers—one properly qualified and certificated technician at a time.
America’s Best Aircraft Maintenance Expands the Mission
America’s Best Aircraft Maintenance adds a critical operational component to the America’s Best Aviation Group network. It provides professional aircraft maintenance support while creating a direct connection between technical training, FAA certification, real-world maintenance standards and the needs of aircraft owners and operators.
The division supports aircraft owners, operators, general aviation organizations, flight operations, preventive and scheduled maintenance needs, inspections, troubleshooting, mobile dispatch support and broader industry partnerships.
The maintenance division strengthens the organization’s ability to understand what employers, aircraft owners and operators require from today’s aviation maintenance professionals. That operational knowledge also supports the educational mission of America’s Best AMT Courses by keeping the organization connected to real aircraft, current maintenance practices and professional industry expectations.
“We are not only helping technicians prepare for certification—we remain connected to the actual aircraft maintenance industry. That connection allows us to better understand what employers need, what technicians will face in the field and how we can help prepare professionals for long-term success.”
— Antonio Garcia
As the division grows, America’s Best Aircraft Maintenance expects to expand its relationships with aircraft owners, operators, maintenance organizations and aviation businesses throughout Arizona and beyond. Together, America’s Best AMT Courses, America’s Best AMT Mexico and America’s Best Aircraft Maintenance allow America’s Best Aviation Group to support more of the aviation workforce cycle—from identifying talent and preparing technicians for FAA certification to establishing employer pathways and supporting aircraft maintenance operations.
The Technician Shortage Requires Industry Collaboration
The aviation maintenance workforce shortage cannot be solved by one school, employer, staffing organization or training provider working alone. America’s Best Aviation Group is calling for stronger partnerships among AMT schools, FAA certification-preparation programs, international aviation institutions, airlines, aircraft operators, MROs, repair stations, recruiters and workforce-development agencies.
“The aviation industry does not have a shortage of ambition or talent—it has a shortage of connected pathways. Our responsibility is to connect education and experience with FAA certification and meaningful employment.”
— Antonio Garcia
America’s Best Aviation Group believes responsible partnerships can reduce unnecessary barriers, strengthen candidate preparation, improve employer confidence and help more qualified professionals enter the aviation maintenance workforce.
“There should be more collaboration among aviation schools, AMT programs, certification-preparation schools, airlines and MROs. The technician shortage is larger than any single organization. Strategic partnerships, shared resources, responsible recruitment and clearly defined workforce pipelines are how we begin making a measurable difference.”
— Antonio Garcia
One Group, One Connected Mission
AMERICA’S BEST AMT COURSES | FAA certification preparation, testing coordination and student support in the United States. |
AMERICA’S BEST AMT MEXICO | International technician recruitment, qualification, certification pathways and workforce development. |
AMERICA’S BEST AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE | Professional aircraft maintenance, inspection, troubleshooting and dispatch support. |
AMERICA’S BEST AVIATION GROUP | Strategic leadership, employer partnerships, workforce development and organizational expansion. |
TRAIN. CERTIFY. RECRUIT. DEPLOY. MAINTAIN.
From Goodyear to a Broader International Mission
The expansion into Flight Building 210 represents the beginning of a broader growth strategy. America’s Best Aviation Group intends to continue developing workforce pathways across multiple regions of the United States and selected international markets, connecting schools, technicians, FAA certification resources, participating employers, MROs, aircraft operators and workforce organizations.
The objective is not simply to increase enrollment. It is to build lasting career pathways, strengthen the aviation maintenance workforce, support aircraft owners and operators, and help employers connect with properly evaluated, prepared and certificated professionals.
“We know this vision is ambitious, but the need is real and the opportunity to make a difference is even greater. This is an exciting new chapter for our organization, our students, our partners and the aviation communities of the United States and Mexico.”
— Antonio Garcia
Additional announcements regarding the opening of Flight Building 210, employer participation, international recruitment initiatives, aircraft maintenance services and future partnerships will be released as the expansion progresses.
About the Organization
America’s Best AMT Courses assists qualified civilian technicians, transitioning military members, veterans and international aviation professionals preparing for FAA Airframe and Powerplant certification examinations.
America’s Best AMT Mexico develops responsible pathways connecting experienced Mexican aviation professionals with FAA certification preparation and qualified employment opportunities.
America’s Best Aircraft Maintenance provides professional maintenance support to aircraft owners, operators and aviation organizations.
America’s Best Aviation Group is the parent organization supporting aviation training, FAA certification preparation, international recruitment, workforce development, career pathways and aircraft maintenance services.
Partnership Opportunities
America’s Best Aviation Group welcomes partnership discussions with aviation maintenance schools and technical institutions; FAA certification-preparation programs; airlines and aircraft operators; MROs and FAA-certificated repair stations; aviation staffing and recruiting organizations; military and veteran transition programs; workforce-development agencies; international aviation training organizations; aircraft owners; and aviation businesses.
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