北美缺乏17 000个飞机机械师造成飞行延误,预计到2028年缺口将增至30 000个。 A shortage of 17,000 aircraft mechanics in North America is causing flight delays, with the gap expected to grow to 30,000 by 2028.

飞机机械的日益短缺造成飞行延误和取消,北美洲目前短缺约17 000名技术人员,预测显示,由于退休和需求增加,到2028年,差距可能达到30 000人。 A growing shortage of aircraft mechanics is causing flight delays and cancellations, with North America currently short about 17,000 technicians and projections showing the gap could reach 30,000 by 2028 due to retirements and rising demand. 学校正在扩大方案以满足需求,而雇主为吸引工人提供高薪和激励措施。 Schools are expanding programs to meet demand, while employers offer high pay and incentives to attract workers. 危机源于9/11事件后和这一大流行病期间多年雇用人数减少,而维修时间和费用不断上升最终可能影响到旅行者。 The crisis stems from years of reduced hiring after 9/11 and during the pandemic, and rising maintenance times and costs may ultimately affect travelers.