With the average age of airplane mechanics in the Northland at 55, the need for a younger work force is growing -- especially in a region that also has a growing aviation industry, a state official ...

Nathan Cowan, instructor and coordinator for the new North Dakota State College of Science Aviation Maintenance Technology program, stands in front of a Cessna 340 to be used for hands-on instruction ...

Aircraft mechanic training options include apprenticeships at flight schools or mechanic shops, dedicated mechanic schools, and university degree programs. When choosing an apprenticeship, prioritize ...

Schools across the U.S. are starting new training programs to meet the demands of major airlines that are looking for qualified aircraft mechanics. Aviation mechanic technicians are being recruited to ...

Airframe and powerplant (A&P) technicians are highly skilled professionals responsible for maintaining aircraft safety across various types and employers, often referred to as aircraft mechanics or ...

Summer airline travels got off to a rocky start this year, with a meltdown in the Northeast U.S. just before the Fourth of July. United Airlines blamed the disruptions on the Federal Aviation ...

PHOENIX — One metro Phoenix trade school is doing its part to address the nation’s severe shortage of aircraft mechanics. According to the Aviation Technician Education Council, the shortage of ...

A new partnership in Southwest Louisiana is demonstrating how colleges and employers can co-design programs that meet real ...

MARYVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A new aviation mechanic’s school is coming to Blount County, in hopes of keeping young people in the area and meeting the demand for the role from local companies. Blount ...

JACKSON COUNTY, MI — Funding could be an issue for a new program aiming to turn Jackson County into a national supplier of aviation maintenance technicians. At a time when the federal government under ...

A free program taught at the North Valley Occupational Center offers an excellent opportunity to those seeking to enter the field of aviation mechanics. The course has allowed students like Leia ...