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Aircraft Technicians Make Six Figures and Airlines Can’t Find Enough of Them
Coltin Stidham wanted to be a pilot, but his eyesight didn’t make the grade. Now, the high-school junior is training for another six-figure aviation job even more in demand. Read the full article here or from The Wall Street Journal
The Evolution of Line Maintenance
In aviation, line maintenance (LM) is the name for the routine maintenance work and inspections performed on aircraft to keep them airworthy and ready for flight. Typically, this work is done between flights or overnight, to minimize aircraft downtime and keep them flying on schedule. Read full article
Boeing Predicts Demand for 2.4 million Aviation Jobs by 2044
Boeing has projected that the aviation industry will need almost 2.4 million new professionals by 2044, with around two-thirds of this demand arising from the replacement of retiring workers. Read full article
Mechanic Pipeline Filling, But Not Fast Enough
Notable year-over-year upticks in FAA-issued mechanic certificates and enrollment at certified training schools are positive trends, but more workforce pipeline growth is needed to meet projected demand for aviation maintenance technicians, a new industry report shows. Read full article
Aircraft Maintenance Company to Invest $120M, Add 1200 Jobs at Alliance
Fort Worth’s reputation as a center for aviation-related businesses took a step forward June 24 when the City Council agreed to an expansion of a lease with MTU Maintenance, which will make a $120 million investment as part of a 30-year lease and create one of the largest aircraft engine maintenance and testing facilities in…
SkyWarrior Flight Training Inc. Scholarship Awardee, Tyler Baldwin
The fourth recipient is Tyler Baldwin, who has been awarded the SkyWarrior Flight Training Inc. Scholarship, Tyler has a bachelor’s degree in finance but decided that a career in Aviation Maintenance would fulfill his career goals better. Tyler knew NCI was where he wanted to continue his educational journey; he follows his uncle and sister…
Alan Anderson Aviation Mentor Scholarship Awardee, Gabriella Davenport
Gabriella Davenport earned the Alan Anderson Aviation Mentor Scholarship in the amount of $500.00. Gabriella is a U.S. Army Veteran who maintained drones and is furthering her education to continue her career in aviation maintenance.
George Sigler Scholarship Awardee, Eirnin Watson
The second recipient is Eirnin Watson, he was awarded the George Sigler Scholarship in the amount of $500.00, for students currently enrolled in the Aviation Maintenance Technician or AASD program. Eirnin is in his second term at NCI and wishes to work for FedEx in Germany.
John D. McCurdy Founder Scholarship Awardee, Lucas Mixon
Our first recipient is Lucas Mixon who was awarded the John D. McCurdy Founder Scholarship in the amount of $500; this scholarship gives precedence to recent high school graduates. Lucas is a Clarksville native who graduated from Rossview High School in 2025 and co-owns a lawn care business with his dad.