The CotACasT

Author: Brian Bermudez

What really happens behind the hangar doors? The stories shaping aviation rarely make the headlines until now. From the wrench to the runway, The COTACast takes you inside the untold world of aviation maintenance, where every detail matters and every story reveals the people who keep the skies moving. Hosted by aviation maintenance specialist, Brian Bermudez. Sponsored by CraftoftheAir
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Genres: Aviation, Leisure

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The COTACast EP. 64 - Aviation's Pipeline Problem ft. Patrick Griffin
Episode 64
Thursday, 16 October, 2025

The mechanic pipeline is filling, but not fast enough. The latest industry report shows more students, more certificates — yet the shortage keeps growing. Brian breaks down the numbers behind aviation’s workforce crisis and sits down with newly certified A&P mechanic Patrick Griffin, whose journey brings the data to life. From delays in testing to the weight of a shrinking workforce, this episode asks: is aviation ready for the future, or already falling behind?