Daily Memo: Regional Airlines Struggle To Find Mechanics. Why Is Horizon Different?

Alaska Horizon Air Embraer 175LR
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One seemingly enduring theme in the U.S. airline industry is a shortage of certified airframe and powerplant (A&P) mechanics. Given the typical path of a new mechanic—hook on at a regional airline before shifting to a third-party repair shop or a Part 121 carrier—the gaps are most obvious at smaller...
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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