Ep 148: AVTECC Can Be the Change This Industry Needs with Dave Macholz

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In this episode, Dave Macholz, founder and CEO of AVTECC, discusses the transformation of technician certification through a skills-based, performance testing model. He outlines how AVTECC’s pilot programs in four colleges are working to bridge the gap between traditional education and real-world competency. The conversation also explores the resistance to change in the industry, highlighting the need for combining technical proficiency with enduring, “durable” skills to raise both technician and employer standards. Stop managing chaos and start leading with purpose. Visit to learn more about Limitless Leadership coaching, training, and speaking. Visit Golden Hour Garage at https:// to schedule a discovery call - & Own Your Golden Hour. Visit to grab your grooming essentials from The Bearded Brotherhood. Stop managing chaos and start leading with purpose. Visit to learn more about Limitless Leadership coaching, training, and speaking. Optimize Labor. Unlock Capacity. For less than $5 a day per technician, improve absorption rate, increase ELR, and give your techs the career pathway that keeps them engaged and in the bay. Book a demo today!