The commercial aviation MRO industry needs hundreds of thousands of new mechanics and job prospects are vast. Caveat emptor: summer season layoffs are possible.

FAA’s proposed rewrite of the Part 147 regulation, which governs the aviation maintenance schools, is being met with mixed reactions.

Boost centered on airline mechanics while real pay for independent MRO shop and OEM mechanics flat.

The sub-Saharan cargo operator and maintainer must train and actively seek ATR mechanics.

Southwest Airlines mechanics' real wages would increase 1.0-1.4% annually under the tentative agreement.

Aviation Week chats with student competitors at the 2019 Aerospace Maintenance Competition to find out what drew them to MRO and what’s on their technology wish lists.

Students competing in the 2019 Aerospace Maintenance Competition share their perspectives on how the MRO industry can improve training and workforce recruitment.

An engine disassembly course seen as first of many.