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The Air Line Pilots Association says they have plenty of pilots, so there's no need to change anything about the aviation system from top to bottom. They publicized the fact that "the United States continues to certify more airline pilots each month than in the years prior to COVID-19", noting that the last 12 months have seen more than 11,000 ATP-MEL ratings issued. The FAA has granted $27.2 million to 11 universities across the US under its Aviation Sustainability Center program. The awards will be matched in-kind by a range of partners with a 1:1 grant as a sort of cost sharing agreement. Women in Aviation International capped off its
Mechanics Being Drawn Away to Greener Pastures According to 1/3 of BizAv Operators
A survey by the National Business Aviation Association polled more than 270 operators and mechanic facilities, finding that many of their mechanic personnel are being lured to other industries by better pay, quality of life, and benefits. In the survey, more than a third reported losing people to the phenomenon, with most seeing their people go on to larger aviation concerns like airlines or charter operators. More interestingly, the survey found, was that people were taking their hard-won AMT skills and certifications to other industries altogether.
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