A Delta 757-200 undergoes maintenance at the carrier’s Atlanta TechOps facility. [AirlineGeeks/William Derrickson]
Key Takeaways:
The aviation industry anticipates a significant shortfall of maintenance technicians (AMTs) by 2028, driven by an aging workforce nearing retirement and projected doubling of aircraft by 2034.
The Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM) has created a new advisory board, collaborating with major airlines, to address this looming labor gap.
AIM's Chief Aviation Officer, Bill Brown, is overhauling the curriculum and training practices based on direct feedback from airline executives to ensure students are well-prepared for industry needs.
Through these partnerships and investments in facilities and curriculum, AIM aims to become a leading provider of qualified AMTs to fill the projected demand.
The symbiotic relationship between the Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM) and partnering airlines has since culminated in the creation of a new advisory board designed to get more mechanics trained and hired.
AIM has been on the forefront of addressing concerns about a growing aviation maintenance technician (AMT) labor gap expected to occur over the next decade or two.
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Caleb Revill is a journalist, writer and lifelong learner working as a Junior Writer for Firecrown. When he isn't tackling breaking news, Caleb is on the lookout for fascinating feature stories.
