Airlines Confidential · Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The aviation industry faces a significant shortage of qualified mechanics, exacerbating existing supply chain issues. Projections indicate a need for 700,000 mechanics over the next 18 years, with current training insufficient to meet this demand.
“And then you've got the shortage of mechanics.”
“I mean, you know, we're going to need 700,000 mechanics over the next 18 years.”
“And we're not training enough. So that's going to be an issue.”