July 27, 2024
The shortage of skilled workers was highlighted at the Farnborough Airshow
FARNBOROUGH, ENGLAND: The Farnborough Airshow highlighted the aerospace industry’s urgent need for skilled workers, with Germany’s Lilium Jet attracting young engineers and students after a five-year-old’s curiosity prompted the company to open its cabin to visitors. The air show featured several high-tech projects, highlighting the industry’s recruitment challenges. Alex Jordan, Lilium’s head of talent acquisition, noted that the young boy’s interest sparked a queue of visitors wanting to explore the flying taxi. While the boy’s dream of a career in aviation is distant, the industry is in dire need of skilled recruits. Jeet Makadia, a 27-year-old recent engineering graduate working


