The Hardest Seat to Fill Isn’t in the Cockpit: What the 2026 Technician Pipeline Means for Operators
The FAA issued a record number of new mechanic certificates last year, and it still isn’t enough. With 44% of certificated mechanics over age 60 and tens of thousands of retirements ahead, the A&P is now the hardest hire in business aviation. Here’s what the new data means for charter operators, flight departments, and the technicians they’re competing to hire.