AAR: Mechanic Shortage Could Increase Airline MRO Costs

AAR Corp. faces staffing pressure and could increase wages to help retain and attract enough mechanics at its MRO shops—a move that would increase costs for customers. “We experienced some labor pressure [at two MRO facilities] as the market is tightening for skilled technicians,” AAR President John...
Sean Broderick

Senior Air Transport & Safety Editor Sean Broderick covers aviation safety, MRO, and the airline business from Aviation Week Network's Washington, D.C. office.

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