The demand for aviation mechanics is surpassing the well-documented pilot shortage, with an expected projected need of roughly 690,000 jobs in the next two decades. [Credit: Shutterstock]
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King Schools has launched a new "Cleared for Aviation Maintenance" program to address the critical shortage of aviation mechanics, with a projected need for 690,000 jobs in the next two decades.
The program provides a comprehensive, Part 147-compliant curriculum designed for flight schools, colleges, and universities to integrate into existing A&P programs or establish new ones.
It includes a full home-study course, written exam test prep, and a complete syllabus, aiming to take mechanics from "zero to turning wrenches with a certificate."
A fast-track option is available for experienced military crew chiefs without A&P certification, enabling them to gain certification more efficiently.
This article was originally published on Plane & Pilot.
The demand for aviation mechanics is surpassing the well-documented pilot shortage, with an expected projected need of roughly 690,000 jobs in the next two decades, according to a study by Boeing.
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