Maintenance and Modifications
Technician Shortage Improves But Not Enough, ATEC Says
A 33 percent increase in newly certificated aviation maintenance technicians in 2021 wasn't enough to offset an industry shortage.
Last year, 6,929 people received their A&P certificates from the FAA, according to ATEC's 2022 Pipeline Report. (Photo: Duncan Aviation)
Last year, 6,929 people received their A&P certificates from the FAA, according to ATEC's 2022 Pipeline Report. (Photo: Duncan Aviation)

Despite a 33 percent increase in FAA-certificated mechanics last year, it wasn’t enough to put an end to the shortage of airframe and powerplant technicians, according to the Aviation Technician Education Council (ATEC) 2022 Pipeline Report released today.