In a recent article published in warontherocks.com, concerns were raised about a growing #aircraft #maintenance shortage that threatens the USA Air Force’s #operational #readiness amidst escalating #global tensions and challenges in the civilian #aviation sector. The report highlights how recent incidents in the commercial airline industry, linked to #maintenance deficiencies, signal potential risks if #recruitment and retention efforts in the maintenance field are not addressed.
For the Air Force, the stakes are even higher. The shortage could lead not only to flight delays but also to compromised missions and the risk of military defeat, especially in a prolonged #conflict where keeping aircraft operational will be a critical task. To tackle this pressing issue, the article suggests that the Air Force adopt aggressive recruitment campaigns and #innovative retention strategies to build a sustainable pipeline of #skilled aircraft #maintainers.
