The 2026 WisDOT Aviation Maintenance and IA Refresher Seminar will be held on Saturday February 21st, 2026. The seminar provides 8 hours of FAA approved training, eligible for IA Refresher credit, and is applicable to all aviation maintenance technicians. The objective for the training is to refresh knowledge of best practices, inspection techniques, regulations, logbook entries and more. The conference also provides a space for interaction and networking among AMT experts, aviation vendors and peers.
Date and Location:
Saturday, February 21, 2026 7:00am-5:00pm
Radisson Hotel and Conference Center
625 W Rolling Meadows Drive
Fond du Lac, WI 54937
Draft agenda and menu (subject to change with little or no notice): Pending
Registration Information: Registration is required.
Get tickets on the Eventbrite web page. Attendee cost is $40, buy tickets before February 14th to avoid a $10 late fee. When the purchase is complete, Eventbrite will send a confirmation email. There is no need to print the tickets. Breakfast and lunch are included, discounted tickets are available for AMT students. Don’t forget to register on FAASafety.gov to claim your AMT credits there as well, the event should be published there soon.
Exhibitor List and Information: (2026 list pending)
Exhibitor booth space is available for $190 which includes meals for one person. Additional exhibitor tickets are $40. Register via Eventbrite before February 14th or contact us for additional information.
Lodging Information:
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Radisson Hotel for $98 per night. To reserve a room at the block rate call (920) 923-1440, press 9 and mention the WisDOT Aviation Conference. Rooms must be reserved before January 21, 2026 to be eligible for the reduced rate. There are additional hotels in the area as well.
Course Information: 8 hours of FAA approved AMT and IA refresher credit.
2026 WisDOT IA COURSE NUMBER: C-IND-IM-250814-K-022-002 Fond du Lac, WI 2/21/2026
If unable to make our conference, join us for Pro Tips for Maintenance webinars. These webinars are on the third Wednesday of every month and give 1 hour of AMT and IA renewal credit. Search for “Pro Tips” webinars at FAASafety.gov to register. There are additional training options on FAASafety.gov and other websites, many which are free.
Wisconsin IA Renewal Instructions:
Requirements for IA Renewal, due before March 31st on odd years (2027, 2029, etc.) are found in FAR §65.93
If your address has changed since the last seminar, please be sure to update the
FAA database.
For further information, contact:
Levi Eastlick,
levi.eastlick@dot.wi.gov, (608) 267-5018
Updated: 11/14/2025