Aviation’s Latest Labor Shortage
Aviation Technician Education Council projects a 20 percent shortfall in maintenance techs by 2028—in part caused by an aging workforce nearing retirement.
Aviation Technician Education Council projects a 20 percent shortfall in maintenance techs by 2028—in part caused by an aging workforce nearing retirement.
Case alleges the fractional charter jet operator violated U.S. labor law when it laid off 233 employees without providing advanced notice.
Under the bipartisan bill introduced Tuesday, students could pay for aviation training with their 529 education savings plans.
While the pandemic did not cause personnel shortages and fleet changes, it rapidly accelerated and exacerbated existing industry issues.
Editor’s Note: This article is part of a month-long series to mark Women’s History Month: March 1: Pioneers of Women’s Aviation | March 2: Carole Hopson | March 4: Martha King | March 8: Association for Women in Aviation Maintenance | March 11: The Air Race Classic | March 15: Sisters of the Skies | March 18: Women in Aviation Conference […]