Lunch Keynote Speaker — The Mechanic Pipeline

Abstract

A recent ATEC report found that aviation industry mechanics are retiring faster than they are being replaced. How can industry and educators work together to better recruit and ensure the next generation of aviation mechanics have the knowledge and skill required to be a valuable asset to employers? Encouraging community involvement in the development of new regulatory standards, facilitating employer-employee partnerships, and enhancing access to mechanic testing are all ways the council is helping to address the technician shortage.

Author

• Maguire, Crystal, J.D. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University