This ‘hidden’ career path is in dire need of more workers—and it can pay Gen Z over $300,000 with no degree required

Engineers wear helmets and high-visibility vests while inspecting an aircraft (Credit: Prasit photo—Getty Images)

The airport has become a symbol of the growing strain on America’s aviation system—from a shortage of air traffic controllers and lengthy TSA lines during government shutdowns to a string of crashes and near misses raising fresh concerns about safety.

But there’s another critical group keeping planes moving on time—and they’re facing a dire shortage: aviation maintenance technicians.