Workforce & Training

BAE Systems is exploring the use of exoskeletons, robotics and augmented reality to help maintenance of the UK’s combat aircraft fleets.

Demand for technicians continues to grow, but MROs and airlines are struggling to keep up.

FEAM Aero’s Chief Operating Officer on his journey from the U.S. Marine Corps to the commercial aviation industry and how MROs can better help veterans transition careers.

While Czech Airlines Technics’ new Transavia Airlines contract extension is driving work, it is still navigating supply chain and labor challenges.

The airline is building two new hangars to accommodate maintenance on its growing fleet of Embraer E195-E2s.

United Airlines is launching a new in-house apprentice program to grow and diversify its base of aircraft technicians.

What does the talent pipeline look like and is training evolving to better train for competency? Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University President Barry Butler talks with Aviation Week.

At least the pathway to aviation maintenance is not as expensive as training pilots.

Aftermarket providers know they have staffing challenges ahead.

Emirates is exploring digital options to manage its backlog of MRO work and the shifting attitudes of its young workforce.

Miranda Wales, maintenance mechanic at SkyWest Airlines, speaks with Aviation Week about how the industry could draw more interest from women and young people.

Aviation Week Network recognizes 20 exceptional students leading change in the aerospace and defense industry.

Where LOT Polish Airlines looked to tie up maintenance and lessor arrangements to help the future planning of its MRO requirements.

MROs battle stagnant growth in the workforce pipeline as demand for new technicians continues to increase.

SINGAPORE—Pent-up maintenance demand is driving the need for flexibility at MROs, airlines and lessors in the Asia-Pacific region. During a panel at

Sweden’s Taby Air Maintenance expects a bright outlook to continue, despite aftermarket challenges.

ATEC highlights remaining challenges with the FAA’s Part 147 rule change and seeks support for its new Choose Aerospace nonprofit.

As the region sees higher technician demand than the rest of the world, it is struggling to fill roles at a growing number of new MRO facilities.

GAMECO continues to grow maintenance work, facilities, staff and technology projects despite pandemic uncertainty in China.

Supply chain and labor challenges are forcing airlines to revise parts strategies.

How India’s airlines are changing MRO strategies as the country’s aftermarket landscape becomes more robust.

Narrowbody and freighter recovery spurs engine MRO demand.

A study concluded that passenger and crew members are generally safe during aircraft evacuations, but there’s room for improvement.

MROs and OEMs in Asia are adding new facilities for maintenance and training, as well as a variety of new capabilities.

FEAM is growing its facilities and staff at Los Angeles International Airport to meet growing demand for commercial and cargo operations.