A worldwide shortage of aircraft mechanics is causing delays, cancellations and leading to a push to teach more people how to fix planes.

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Granite City, IL – America is not only facing a pilot shortage, but an aircraft mechanic shortage. Whether it’s commercial, private, military or corporate planes – aviation maintenance technicians are ...

A plane mechanic has finally explained the viral video of “duct tape” on an airliner jet engine — and revealed what it’s really used for. “We looked out of our window and saw this,” the caption reads ...

CENTENNIAL, Co. – 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 ...

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

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 ...

SOUTHPORT, N.C. (WECT) - A mechanic told the pilot that his plane was “unairworthy” shortly before a crash in Southport last month, according to the National Transport Safety Board preliminary report.

Max Comer never set out to become a social media star. But somewhere between fixing landing gear in Oklahoma and raising two young sons on his own, the 33-year-old aircraft mechanic — known as ...