PAINT & COAT INGS By the Numbers AMT readers share insights into their aircraft painting operations for our 2022 Paints and Coatings Survey. Respondents expose the most important attributes they seek in building the optimal painting operation and what qualities they need in painting equipment to best service customers. Here are some of the key highlights of the survey showing the current state of the aircraft painting market as we look past the pandemic. What are key obstacles to growth for your paint operations? 58% 36% Do you expect your percentage of paint usage to increase, decrease or stay the same in the coming year? 29% 44% 15% 14% 51% STAY THE SAME Workforce/ skill Operating space 32 MARCH/APRIL 2022 Regulatory concerns Business competition AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE TECHNOLOGY Other What type of aircraft do you paint, specify or influence coatings for in your facility? 55% 28% 25% 11% 13% 16% Business Jets OEM Parts Military Helicopters What aspects of workforce/skill level do you find challenging? Can't find needed skill 80% Commercial Airline/Cargo General Aviation Can't find painters 38% Skill worker requirements 23% Skilled work resignations 14% 5% Other 5% DECREASE INCREASE