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New aviation mechanics graduate with jobs in hand, thanks to a labor shortage

Aviation is literally soaring in the U.S., with record passenger numbers. But with a generation of mechanics set to leave the workforce, the industry needs new graduates to fill the gap.

New aviation mechanics graduate with jobs in hand, thanks to a labor shortage
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Aviation is literally soaring in the U.S., with record passenger numbers. But with a generation of mechanics set to leave the workforce, the industry needs new graduates to fill the gap.

(Image credit: Angus Mordant)

Originally published at NPR Business

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