The MRO is significantly growing its training program and targeting new demographics to meet increasing workforce demand.

On Aug. 5, Embry-Riddle started teaching 13 Marine Corps employees who will be transitioning out of the military A&P courses. Kenneth Witcher, dean of the university’s College of Aeronautics, discusses this new program, which will be followed up with a second one starting in December.

United Technologies is partnering with nonprofit Girls Who Code to teach high school students about computer science opportunities within aerospace.

Maintenance providers and technical schools doubled down on recruitment efforts at EAA’s annual aviation show.

Singapore pays well, but restricts foreign hiring; Chinese mechanics do not roam, yet.

Bruce Jones returns to ExpressJet Airlines as VP maintenance and engineering and United Airlines gains his predecessor.

The Aviation and Education Foundation is working to generate youth excitement about the industry in New Mexico—with goals of expanding curriculum and geographical reach.

Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe have biggest needs, but African growth will be rapid.