Investigating the Increased Need for Mechanics in the Aviation Industry

Singh, Andrew (1), (1)York College of CUNY & JFKR Aviation and Aeronautics Academy Academy, Earth and Physical Sciences, Geology Discipline, Jamaica, United States,

​

Links from student’s poster

https://www.bls.gov/ooh/installation-maintenance-and-repair/aircraft-and-avionics-equipment-mechanics-and-technicians.htm

https://www.bls.gov/ooh/installation-maintenance-and-repair/aircraft-and-avionics-equipment-mechanics-and-technicians.htm#tab-4

https://www.faa.gov/licenses_certificates/airline_certification/amts

https://www.statista.com/statistics/918854/aviation-industry-number-of-mechanics-in-the-united-states/

https://york.andrewsingh.com/

https://datausa.io/profile/soc/aircraft-mechanics-service-technicians?employment-measures=workforceEOT&employment-ot-filter=genderEOT&gender-options=sex0

https://www.zippia.com/aviation-mechanic-jobs/demographics/

https://www.atec-amt.org/news/new-mechanic-figures-trending-in-right-direction-but-major-workforce-shortage-still-looms

https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes493011.htm#(1)

​

​

​

​

Ideas for the title:

Example:

​

Investigating the effects of (something) on (someone) in (somewhere)

​

Investigating(?) the rate (importance) of Aircraft Mechanics within the Aviation Industry (mechanics + what they do + demographics of amt of mechanics and the need for more)

​

Investigating(?) the (dire) need for aircraft mechanics in the aviation industry

​

Investigating(?) the increased (growing) need for mechanics in the aviation industry

​

Investigating the Increased Need for Mechanics in the Aviation Industry

Hypothesis draft:

Examples:

​

Considering (some factor), the increase or decrease of (something) is expected to cause the increase of decrease of (something else)

​

Copy the slide if you need more than one.

​

​

Considering how important safety is regarding aircraft, the increase of aviation mechanics is expected to decrease the risk of an accident of an aircraft.

​

Considering how there is shortage of aviation mechanics, the demand is high and an increase of these mechanics will benefit in the safety and stability of aircrafts.

​

Websites you plan to use as sources

Copy the slide if you need more than one.

​

​

​

Background info and or Introduction

Not just text. Include graphs and charts from reputable .gov or .edu sources.

Text too of course.

​

Copy the slide if you need more than one.

​

​

• According to the Aviation Technician Education Council (ATEC), there is a large shortage of aircraft mechanics, especially after the pandemic.
• The percentage of mechanics coming into the field isn’t enough to make up for the large amount retiring.
• Currently 42,972 mechanics in the aviation industry.
• Average age of 40, making up 49% of aviation mechanics.
• ​

Background info and or Introduction

Not just text. Include graphs and charts from reputable .gov or .edu sources.

Text too of course.

​

Copy the slide if you need more than one.

Background info and or Introduction

Not just text. Include graphs and charts from reputable .gov or .edu sources.

Text too of course.

​

Results

Tables figures graphs, make your own.

​

Copy the slide if you need more than one.

​

• If something isn’t done (if there aren’t enough aircraft mechanics replacing those who have retired), then the shortage will get worse and may end up delaying(?) the service of aircrafts and airlines, private or public.

​

Discussion

Talk about what the results mean. Analyze the graphs you made. Does it support your hypothesis? It’s ok if it does not

​

Copy the slide if you need more than one.

​

• The results show that the group of aviation mechanics currently in the industry isn’t enough.
• The general amount of these mechanics are closer to retirement and mainly male.
• ​

Conclusion

Was your hypothesis proven true or false? Why or why not. Quote actual figures or percentages if you can

​

Copy the slide if you need more than one.

​

• Hypothesis was proven true.
• Many article, especially government sites, state the demographics on aircraft mechanics.
• These percentages are getting smaller since there isn’t enough mechanics in the industry.
• Due to this, the wages for this profession are rising, in hopes that there would be more interest.

References

Content