The Evolution of Line Maintenance

James Careless Dec 21, 2025

How technician shortages and new technology are reshaping aviation line maintenance. In aviation, line maintenance (LM) is the name for the routine maintenance work and inspections performed on aircraft to keep them airworthy and ready for flight. Typically, this work is done between flights or overnight, to minimize aircraft downtime and keep them flying on schedule. So, what is the state of line maintenance in 2026, both good and bad, and what are its prospects going forward? To find out,…