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.
Georgia Legislature Taking Steps to Battle Pilot Shortage
Key Takeaways:
- Georgia is actively addressing a nationwide shortage of pilots and aviation technicians, which threatens the state's significant aerospace economy, by having its House Appropriations Higher Education Subcommittee engage industry leaders.
- Major aviation companies like Delta Airlines and Gulfstream Aerospace are implementing extensive programs, including partnerships with numerous educational institutions from middle school to university, to recruit and train a diverse new workforce and prepare for thousands of anticipated retirements.
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