Multiple manufacturing industries are currently dealing with a skills gap. More experienced workers are retiring and leaving with important knowledge and skillsets that aren’t matched by newer workers. The aerospace industry in particular is facing a potential crisis due to the skills gap.
To overcome this challenge, aerospace manufacturing companies are turning to advanced technologies to help bridge the gap and pass on the knowledge of more experienced workers. These technologies include mixed reality, digital twins, and artificial intelligence (AI).
When it comes to onboarding new staff, these technologies make training safer, faster, and more cost-effective. This is crucial for an industry that needs to recruit over 400,000 critical operations staff according to Boeing’s Pilot and Technical Output Report. Utilizing simulation tools and AI assistants will help the aerospace industry bridge the skills gap and remain resilient in a competitive landscape.