Efforts to bolster the certificated aviation mechanic workforce face a pivotal juncture, with the latest research from the Aviation Technical Education Council (ATEC) showing the critical need for growth and diversification.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University has received a $485,000 grant from the Federal Aviation Administration to help meet growing job demand in the aviation and aerospace industries by providing free training for high school students hoping to become pilots, drone operators and aerospace engineers.