PHOENIX — One metro Phoenix trade school is doing its part to address the nation’s severe shortage of aircraft mechanics.
According to the Aviation Technician Education Council, the shortage of aircraft mechanics is expected to grow to 20% by 2028.
The Western Maricopa Education Center (West-MEC) is tackling the shortage by training the next generation of aviation professionals before they graduate high school.
How does Valley trade school address aviation technician shortage?
Jay McDowell, the center’s lead aviation instructor, said West-MEC tackles the issue by training high school juniors and seniors for jobs in this in-demand field…