[ AIRLINES WILL FACE A SHORTAGE OF MECHANICS IN FIVE YEARS]

The growth rate for airline employee groups from 2012-2017 has kept pace with the industry retirement rate (+/-10%), except for general management (-26.1%) and maintenance personnel (3%). The industry in Canada will be facing a severe shortage of mechanics within 5 years, with impacts on air travelers and the national economy.

Management employment has declined account improved computerized employee scheduling technology. Maintenance employee staff levels have not kept pace with the acknowledged need .