Aviation Workforce Development Act

This bill proposes an amendment to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, specifically section 529(c). The primary goal is to expand the types of educational expenses that can be covered by tax-advantaged qualified tuition programs (529 plans) . Under this amendment, distributions from 529 plans would be considered qualified if used for tuition, fees, books, supplies, and equipment required for participation in either a qualified aviation maintenance course or a qualified commercial pilot course . A qualified aviation maintenance course is defined as instruction taught at an aviation maintenance technician school governed by part 147 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations. Similarly, a qualified commercial pilot course refers to training provided by a flight school under part 61 or holding a pilot school certificate under part 141 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, making these funds accessible for specific aviation career training.