Regulations and Government
Small Business Suffering from Shortages, Panel Finds
A CI Jets executive outlined a scenario where the company has lost its most senior pilots, flight instructors, and maintenance technicians.
The pool of skilled aviation maintenance technicians is drying up and not enough students are entering the system. In 2022, the demand for technicians is anticipated to outpace available supply. (Photo: Chad Trautvetter/AIN)
The pool of skilled aviation maintenance technicians is drying up and not enough students are entering the system. In 2022, the demand for technicians is anticipated to outpace available supply. (Photo: Chad Trautvetter/AIN)

While workforce shortages have focused on airline and larger operator needs, the shortages also are beginning to have a significant impact on small businesses and their surrounding communities, agreed industry leaders testifying before a congressional panel today. Led by chairman Steve Knight (R-California), the panel held by the House Small Business Committee’s contracting and workforce subcommittee explored the “troubled skies” affecting maintainers, airports, small operators, and flight schools. “Small businesses are suffering from shortages and bearing a disproportionate burden,” Knight said.


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