POINT OF COMMUNICATION Continued from page 4 outcomes and the impact the pandemic could still have on the economy, many members are refocusing on the need for qualified technicians and how they can continue to train their current employees. Since our first business impact survey in May, the percentage of shops anticipating an increase in staffing has doubled from 12% to 24%. For their professional development, nearly 50% of shops are looking for online-only solutions to get through the pandemic. The AEA continues to develop solutions and plan events to fill these needs, but we could not do it without your feedback. Our thanks to those companies that participated in our surveys, the dedicated board of directors who guide us in strategic BEYOND THE CONCERNS ABOUT ELECTION OUTCOMES AND THE IMPACT THE PANDEMIC COULD STILL HAVE ON THE ECONOMY, MANY MEMBERS ARE REFOCUSING ON THE NEED FOR QUALIFIED TECHNICIANS AND HOW THEY CAN CONTINUE TO TRAIN THEIR CURRENT EMPLOYEES. planning, and the outstanding AEA staff and industry partners who help make it happen. Best wishes this holiday season. Here's to 2021! q MIKE ADAMSON President and CEO, Aircraft Electronics Association Lee's Summit, Missouri avionics news * december 2020 53http://kgselectronics.com