Aviation Technician Education Council projects a 20 percent shortfall in maintenance techs by 2028—in part caused by an aging workforce nearing retirement.
United maintenance staff [Credit: United Airlines]
Key Takeaways:
The aviation industry faces a significant and accelerating shortage of maintenance technicians, projected to reach a 20 percent shortfall by 2028 due to an aging workforce.
Organizations like the Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM) are crucial in addressing this gap by recruiting, training, and placing a large number of new mechanics through partnerships with airlines.
AIM, the largest institution for aircraft mechanics in the U.S., focuses on providing comprehensive training and connecting graduates with employment opportunities, understanding that students often seek a job as much as an education.
New technicians are often drawn to the career by familial connections, a preference for trade-oriented "tool belt generation" careers, or a desire for better long-term opportunities.
The aviation industry is working to address a shortage of aviation maintenance technicians.
A 2024 Pipeline Report by the Aviation Technician Education Council projects a 20 percent shortfall in maintenance techs by 2028—in part caused by an aging workforce nearing retirement.
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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.
