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Georgia Legislature Taking Steps to Battle Pilot Shortage

The state of Georgia knows that filling up cockpit seats is crucial to its economy. Taylor Zorzi, Delta Airlines
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Key Takeaways:

  • The U.S. and Georgia face a significant shortage of pilots and aviation technicians due to an aging workforce, retirements, and fleet expansion, posing a critical issue for the state's $68.2 billion aerospace industry.
  • Georgia's House Appropriations Higher Education Subcommittee is actively working to address this challenge by exploring ways to increase interest and support for aviation education programs.
  • Major Georgia-based companies like Delta Airlines and Gulfstream Aerospace are implementing extensive recruitment and training initiatives, including partnerships with schools from middle school through universities, to build a diverse talent pipeline.
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Through a combination of retiring personnel, expanding fleets, and a global pandemic, the U.S. is experiencing an ongoing shortage of pilots across the industry. Each state is scrambling to find a way to meet the increasing demand for air travel, and Georgia is leading the charge.

Jeremy Kariuki

Jeremy attained his bachelor's in journalism and emerging media from Kennesaw State University. He also served in the Georgia Air National Guard as a C-130 Crew Chief for six years, holding an associate in aircraft maintenance technology.

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