Saturday, May 25, 2024 Iberia has once again celebrated Aeronautical Maintenance Technician (AMT) Day, honoring a vital role in the global aviation industry. AMT Day commemorates the birth of Charles Edward Taylor on May 24, 1868. Taylor built the engine that powered the Wright Brothers’ plane in 1903, marking the dawn of modern aviation.
This day recognizes the crucial work AMTs perform worldwide, ensuring aircraft are maintained in top condition to guarantee equipment integrity and flight safety. Like the onboard crew, Aeronautical Maintenance Technicians (AMTs) have been, and will continue to be, integral to Iberia’s nearly 100-year history in the industry. Today, Iberia employs over 2,500 AMTs in various production areas, including bodywork maintenance, mechanics, structures, composite materials, painting, machining, verification, electronics, electromechanics, and welding.
Recently, the AMT workforce has seen significant growth, with nearly 450 new professionals joining the team. The relevance of AMTs is set to increase as the global fleet is expected to grow by 28% in the next decade, leading to a demand for around 33,000 new professionals annually. This trend underscores Iberia’s commitment to vocational training programs, with over 20% of new recruits coming from such educational backgrounds.
However, challenges remain, particularly in workforce renewal and increasing female representation in the industry. In Spain, 33.67% of students are enrolled in vocational .
