2027 Minnesota Aviation Maintenance Technician & IA Renewal Conference

About the Event

This conference hosts aviation maintenance professionals, including college and university students, from Minnesota and around the country for continuing education credit, networking, and Inspection Authorization (IA) renewal. The conference offers 11 hours of training over one and a half days. Attendees can earn eight hours of FAA-required annual accredited training toward their IA certification. Concurrent sessions will provide aircraft maintenance-related topics and the FAA will be on-site to answer questions.

The annual aviation technician conference also showcases over 50 exhibits featuring the latest and best in aviation projects, technology, and services, along with career recruiting opportunities. 

2027 Renewal Information

Requirements for IA Renewal, due before March 31 on odd years (e.g., 2027, 2029) are found in FAR §65.93. If your address has changed since the last conference, please be sure to update the FAA database.

Attendee Registration 

Individual participant registration is now open. The registration deadline is March 23, 2027. Fees are below:

Registration fee: $145
Late registration fee (after March 23): $170
Onsite registration fee: $170
Cancellation policy: Cancellations before March 9 will be accepted only via email ([email protected]). Refunds are subject to a $25 cancellation fee. No refunds will be issued after that date.

Sponsors and Exhibitors

Sponsor and exhibitor registration is now open. Learn about available opportunities.

Accommodations

Conference accommodations are available at several area hotels. See details on hotel locations, special rates, and reservation instructions. 

Call for Speakers

At this time, the conference planning committee is accepting speaker applications for the 2027 conference. If you're interested in presenting at the event, please complete the online form by January 29, 2027.

Preliminary Program

Check out the preliminary conference program for schedule information. Sessions and speaker details will be available closer to the event.

High School Aviation Career Forum

This free high school forum will be held on March 30, 2027, during the Minnesota Aviation Maintenance Technician & IA Renewal Conference. The forum offers students the chance to explore scholarship opportunities, hear from aviation schools, and discover a wide range of career paths in aviation. Register now to secure your spot!

Questions?

Please contact [email protected] for more information. For details about your training status, contact your local FSDO at [email protected].

Organizing Sponsors

This conference is brought to you by the Minnesota Department of Transportation Office of Aeronautics and the Federal Aviation Administration Safety Team. It is facilitated by the Airport Technical Assistance Program (AirTAP).