Workforce & Training

More young people are pursuing MRO careers in Part 147 programs, but attrition continues. How can the industry keep them there?

Listen in as an AAR executives talks to editors about introducing agentic AI into procurement and where automation could have the biggest impact across the supply chain.

Marco Tijerina and his daughter, Samantha, competed together at the Aerospace Maintenance Council’s Competition this year.

The Zuvich brothers participated in Piedmont Airlines’ tuition payment program to attend school for free and secure guaranteed jobs at the regional carrier.

Joe Steiper, lead project manager for airframe maintenance at Delta, shares his career path and what inspired his sons to follow suit.

The story of Cole and Micheal McDaniel, a father and son who just graduated from the same school with FAA airframe and powerplant licenses.

Highlighting stories of family members who have inspired each other to pursue MRO industry careers.

Duncan Aviation is working with a high school in Lincoln, Nebraska, to proactively address the state’s scarcity of MRO training resources.

Bombardier has launched an accelerated training program here designed to help aircraft maintenance technicians obtain FAA Airframe and Powerplant certification.

While some airlines see AI driving maintenance efficiencies, others raise concerns about potential future "brain drain" from overreliance on the technology.

Zymbly CEO Ben Jacob, talks to Aviation Week about how they are changing how MROs work using AI in a unique way.

Global MRO Joramco is expanding at pace and adopting new technologies at the same time. Fraser Currie, Chief Strategy & Commercial Officer of Joramco parent DAE Engineering brings Aviation Week TV up to speed.

The Lift Off To Leadership Study, conducted by Oliver Wyman in collaboration with the IAWA, sheds light on the challenges women face in the aviation industry.

Engine MRO and asset management specialist Sanad achieved record revenue in 2025 as global engine shop capacity constraints drove a rise in shop inductions.

Ahead of the annual AMC maintenance competition at MRO Americas, editors are joined by a guest Ken MacTiernan to discuss the challenge that showcases the unsung heroes of aerospace.

The Alaska Air Group regional carrier has cultivated an effective, efficient workforce pipeline that feeds group-level pathways to Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines.

New MRO labor strategies are prioritizing earlier education, developmental training and improved benefits.

How a new high school aviation maintenance program managed to outperform industry professionals at the Aerospace Maintenance Council’s competition at Verticon.

Maintenance providers continue to see gaps in a few key hands-on fundamentals among new hires.

Boeing Global Services President and CEO Chris Raymond talks with Lee Ann Shay about nuances of its business in a one-on-one interview at Boeing’s offices.

Aerospace Maintenance Competition teams spend months practicing to perfect dozens of technical skills.

More technicians are chasing flexible, gig-style work, but MROs stress that this must not compromise safety.

Anti-DEI pushes in the U.S. are straining some workforce pipeline initiatives, while other regions are seeing improved progress on diversity.

African aviation leaders delivered a clear message in Addis Ababa on March 30.

Aviation maintenance training products and courses are getting upgrades to meet the industry’s latest requirements.