MRO Navigates The Rise In Gig-Style Technician Labor

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Technicians are increasingly pursuing contract work for greater earning potential, schedule flexibility and experience across fleets and regions.

Credit: STS Aviation
Contract technicians have long helped MRO providers manage surge demand, but growing shortages and rising demand for specialist skills are pushing this model closer to a gig‑style workforce. The industry now faces a choice: Formalize this flexible labor pool with clearer oversight or allow an...
Keith Mwanalushi

Keith Mwanalushi primarily writes about the global commercial aviation aftermarket and has more than 10 years of experience covering it. He is based in the UK.

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