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An Endeavor Business Intelligence survey spotlighted the rising interest in aviation maintenance technician (AMT) careers, with nearly 60% of respondents saying they would be “extremely likely” to recommend the field to young people. The aviation industry, which is facing a critical shortage of qualified technicians, stands to benefit from this positive perception. According to <a href="https://www.boeing.com/commercial/market/pilot-technician-outlook">Boeing's 2024-2043 Pilot and Technician Outlook</a>, 123,000 new mechanics and avionics professionals will be needed to meet projected demand.
The <a href="https://intelligence.endeavorb2b.com/industries/perception-of-the-trades-report/">Perception of the Trades</a> report, which polled 25,000 households, reflects growing support for aviation maintenance as a career option and for trade careers generally. Overall, 79.5% of respondents indicated that they would recommend trade jobs for their children or family members, an increase from previous surveys. The findings for aviation maintenance stand out compared to other skilled trades, with automotive technician careers receiving just under 46% of “extremely likely” responses.
“After seeing the skilled trades perceived so negatively for several decades in comparison to four-year colleges and white-collar careers, it’s wonderful to see the trades in general, and AMTs in particular, finally being appreciated for the irreplaceable work they do and the stable and rewarding career paths they provide,” said Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics president and CEO Suzanne Markle.
However, the <a href="https://www.atec-amt.org/pipeline-report">2024 Pipeline Report</a> by the Aviation Technical Education Council indicates that aviation maintenance schools like PIA operate at just 65% of capacity, leaving an estimated 12,000 training seats unfilled.
With more than 13,000 annual job openings projected in aviation maintenance and avionics over the next decade, an increased interest in AMT careers could help address the industry's labor gap.

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