Aviation View - Dec 2023

18 AVIATION VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 3, ISSUE 4 Supplying Midwestern Missouri with a higher caliber of service through intentional alliances and unmatched hospitality. y now, there has been a well- documented recognition of the need for more certified, high-quality pilots and personnel within the aviation industry nationwide. What hasn’t been discussed is the cascading effect of such a shortage on airport operations. While larger airports might be filling in the gaps, the pilot shortage is felt most at smaller, regional airports from coast to coast. B