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Aging aerospace workforce sparks looming skills shortage
The United States faces a potential aerospace labor gap as about a quarter of the 637,000 workers could retire this year. Industry leaders including Marion Blakey of AIA warn of serious replacement challenges, with notable impact in Dallas Fort Worth, St. Louis, Puget Sound, and Wichita. Initiatives like a world class aviation training center aim to add 12,000 workers by 2018.
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Washington
America
Marion Blakey
Aerospace Industries Association
AIA
Frank Larkin
International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers
Dallas- Fort Worth
Texas
St. Louis
Puget Sound
Washington State
Wichita
Kan
Seattle-Tacoma
Boeing
Nautical
Harry Holzer
Georgetown University
Labor Department
National Center For Aviation Training
United States
Jim Schwarzenberger
Wichita Metro Chamber of Commerce