TIL the average age of an A&P in the US is around 52, and only about 2% of mechanics are under 30

Terry Rodriguez · 2026-10-11T21:30:03.527393+00:00

Saw that stat in the FAA's 2024 aviation workforce report and it hit me hard, since I'm 58 and the youngest guy in my shop is 41. Who's actually going to be signing off logbooks in 15 years?

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TIL the average age of an A&P in the US is around 52, and only about 2% of mechanics are under 30 | Aircraft Mechanics - Discusd