Workforce & Training

Three years ago, there wasn’t enough work to keep shops busy. Times—and trends—have changed.

20 Twenties winner Daniel Mayper speaks with Aviation Week about how his military MRO background has translated to his aeronautics and astronautics studies.

As labor shortages beleaguer the industry, why is there a shortage of women in aviation?

GE Aerospace is opening a new facility that will focus on developing advanced engine inspection, repair and overhaul technologies.

The second-annual event attracted representatives from 12 passenger and cargo airlines.

Some of the key takeaways from Aviation Week’s October MRO Europe event in London.

Maria Deacon will take over the aftermarket job vacant since April.

Complex automated systems are gaining traction in MRO, but they will still need human oversight.

StaffNow’s digital platform for temporary mechanic staffing is expanding to the U.S.—and possibly even further.

Cameroon has launched university-level aviation training focused on aircraft maintenance and recycling.

AAR is growing workforce training and diversity efforts through new funding and partnerships.

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.