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WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

The State of Oklahoma leads the way in developing a
skilled labor pool to support aviation and aerospace.
By Ronnie Wendt

oeing's Pilot and Technician Outlook 2019-2038
casts a long shadow on the state of aviation. It
exposes a need for 212,000 new pilots and 193,000
new aircraft maintenance technicians by 2038 in
the U.S. alone.
The report warns that the technician shortage
may limit aviation's growth as maintenance companies pass on facility expansions and turn down

"I am proud of the collaborative
way industry, government and
education are working together
RONNIE WENDT is a
freelance writer who
lives in Waukesha,
WI. She specializes in
writing about aviationand aerospace-related
topics. Developing a
skilled labor force is
her passion and she
writes on this topic
for the education,
aviation, trucking and
RV industries.

to create pathways to aerospace
careers for Oklahomans."

-Oklahoma Sen. James Inhofe

work. Boeing finds the industry needs mechanics, sheet/metal structures technicians, welders,
machinists, painters, composite technicians, fuel
cell technicians, avionic specialist electricians, nondestructive testing experts and inspectors.

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The salaries of these professionals are competitive. In fact, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics'
Occupational Outlook Handbook reports a $63,060
median salary for aircraft and avionics equipment
mechanics and technicians, which is on par with
salaries in other careers.
The reasons for the shortage lie elsewhere. Low
unemployment, a preference for four-year degrees
over trade certifications and a lingering belief that
mechanical occupations are dirty jobs all contribute to the shortage of skilled labor.
But a new day dawns, as younger generations
increasingly realize the value of skilled-labor jobs.
States also are renewing efforts to fill the skilled
labor talent pipeline before the shortage becomes
more acute. These changes come alongside a growing awareness that a two-year degree and professional certifications can lead to lucrative and
meaningful careers.

MANUFACTURERS LIKE Boeing will also
suffer from a shortage of skilled labor.
Boeing's Pilot & Technician Outlook 20192038 exposes a growing and critical need for
aircraft maintenance technicians by 2038.

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Aircraft Maintenance Technology November 2019

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Aircraft Maintenance Technology November 2019

2020 Annual Directory
Build the Labor Pool
Maintenance Business in the APAC Region
Supplying the Supply Chain
Six Guiding Principles or Sustaining an Effective Safety Culture During Economic Downturns
Overdue for an Oil Change?
Another Year, Another Decade
Hiring Right for Cultural Fit
Do Your Homework
Ring in the New
Product Showcase
Advertisers' Index
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Aircraft Maintenance Technology November 2019 - Six Guiding Principles or Sustaining an Effective Safety Culture During Economic Downturns
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