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Re:Wave of airplane mechanic retirements is leaving some US ... by sounds on Thursday June 01, 2023 @11:41PM (#36160694)
It's never "mechanic retires, no one available to fix planes."

It's "we slashed benefits, we flat-lined the pay, the hours are a nightmare, and then when no one wants the job, obviously blame the retirees."

Capital often attempts to distort the market with a press release about "no one to do this job." Welcome to capitalism, capitalists.

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Re:Wave of airplane mechanic retirements is leaving some US ... by vba616 on Friday June 02, 2023 @01:27AM (#36161360)
>Welcome to capitalism, capitalists.

This is a little strained. Government agencies are having basically the same discussions right now.

It's a fact that the last few years caused many retirements to be pulled forward, leading to a crunch to fill vacancies everywhere.

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Re:Wave of airplane mechanic retirements is leaving some US ... by aposticknit on Friday June 02, 2023 @03:04AM (#36162000)
You'd think there was time to prepare for this since retirement doesen't just suddenly appear like a leg injury
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