This week our discussion activity will examine the perceived shortage of aircraft maintenance personnel and the initiatives needed to solve the problem. You read a couple of articles from ICAO on the issue in Activity 6.1 and a presentation from GAO on the issue in Activity 6.2. Now read the articles below and conduct additional research on the issue:
https://www.collegerecruiter.com/blog/2017/06/29/recruiting-challenges-fill-airline-jobs-aviation-jobs-airport-jobs/
http://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2013-01-30/industry-address-looming-technician-shortage
http://www.icao.int/Newsroom/Pages/ICAO-Addresses-Shortage-of-Skilled-Aviation-Professionals.aspx
In this discussion activity, address the following in your primary, original posting:
If your research leads you to believe there is a shortage looming for the aviation maintenance workforce, what can be done to change the situation?
Why are people not interested in the career field today?
Where should industry get involved to remedy the issue?
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