New report forecasts a shortage of aviation mechanics in North America

From left to right: Brian Prentice, a consultant at Oliver Wyman firm, and Dr. Joel English, the executive vice president of the Aviation Institute of Maintenance, discuss the shortage of aviation mechanics in North America. (Photos courtesy of guests listed above)

The aviation industry is forecasting the start of an aviation mechanics shortage.

It’s a problem that’s expected to keep growing and reach its peak by the year 2027.

On Monday’s edition of “Closer Look,” Brian Prentice, a consultant at Oliver Wyman firm, spoke about the findings of a new report that suggest the aviation mechanics shortage could trickle down to flight cancellations, delays and other travel and staffing issues.