Upward with Transfr S6E2: Flying High — Training the Next Generation of Aviation Mechanics with VR

The aviation maintenance sector is poised to have a lot of open roles to fill in the coming years. So how can educators and workforce agencies help fill those gaps? On this episode, hear from Transfr's own Brian Hartz (Business Owner, Virtual Training Facility) as well as Emily Perks (Employer Services Manager at Man-Tra-Con) and Karen Johnson (Associate Professor and Program Coordinator, Aviation Technologies at SIU Carbondale and VP and Journal Editor ATEC) as they discuss the state of the industry and how VR sims can help people get into well-paying jobs in this high-growth field.

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Conversations with the subject matter experts that inform our simulations.The world of work is constantly changing — and training methods must change to keep up. On Upward, we sit down with thought leaders, SMEs, and designers who are building the training systems that will help undiscovered talent find their unique pathways into the well-paying careers that will keep our world going. We also hear from trainees and workers on the front lines of our shifting workforce for their first-hand stories of what it takes to succeed.