June 12, 2023

Upward with Transfr S6E2: Flying High — Training the Next Generation of Aviation Mechanics with VR

Upward with Transfr S6E2: Flying High — Training the Next Generation of Aviation Mechanics with VR
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Upward with Transfr

The aviation maintenance sector is poised to have a lot of open roles to fill in the coming years. So how can educators and workforce agencies help fill those gaps? On this episode, hear from Brian Hartz (former Business Owner, Virtual Training Facility) as well as Emily Perks (Employer Services Manager at Man-Tra-Con) and Karen Johnson (Associate Professor and Program Coordinator, Aviation Technologies at SIU Carbondale and VP and Journal Editor ATEC) as they discuss the state of the industry and how VR sims can help people get into well-paying jobs in this high-growth field.

Executive Produced by Alexandra Zaccaria

Produced by Jack Cieslak & Ryan McLaughlin

Recorded, Mixed, Edited by Ryan McLaughlin

Music by Ryan McLaughlin