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85% of aviation companies plan to hire this year

By General Aviation News Staff · March 8, 2016 ·

A new survey from JSfirm.com, an aviation only job website, reveals that 85% of the companies contacted said they will hire in 2016, with 76% projecting growth this year.

JSFirm_logo_nonshading_PR“It’s no surprise to us that aviation professionals are in high demand,” said Jeff Richards, JSfirm.com operations manager. “Regarding number of job postings, JSfirm.com experienced our best January ever.”

The survey found:

  • 448 aviation companies across various sectors were surveyed;
  • 85% will hire in 2016;
  • 76% are projecting growth in 2016;
  • Maintenance technicians, avionics and pilots are in high demand.

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