Crystal Maguire Sits Down with MHIRJ at RAA

During the Regional Airline Association (RAA) Convention, ATEC Executive Director Crystal Maguire sat down with leaders from MHIRJ to discuss workforce development, technician pathways, and the importance of strengthening collaboration between training institutions and industry partners.

The interview touched on:

• The demand for skilled maintenance technicians
• The value of hands-on education and real-world exposure
• How schools and employers can better align expectations
• Opportunities to build more sustainable talent pipelines

We’re pleased to share the full conversation, which highlights shared goals across the aviation community—and reinforces the need for continued partnership in addressing workforce challenges ahead.

Watch the full interview.

ATEC appreciates the opportunity to participate in the conversation and thanks MHIRJ for inviting Crystal to share her perspective at RAA.