What Happened
Operators Face Growing Pressure To Secure Right Aviation Personnel
The aviation industry is facing an MRO super cycle, with global spending projected to surge from $136 billion to nearly $193 billion by 2030. This growth is fueled by aging fleets and evolving maintenance demands, leading to a critical shortage of licensed engineers and digitally-savvy specialists. Operators are under pressure to secure the right personnel, with companies like FL Technics, Liebherr-Aerospace, and Safran expanding facilities and hiring thousands of new staff. The industry’s talent pipeline is lacking, with estimates suggesting a shortage of 17,000 technicians in North America alone, according to AeroTime.