The global aviation industry is expected to need 804,000 new civilian pilots over the next 20 years, along with 769,000 new maintenance technicians and 914,000 new cabin crewmembers, Boeing said in its annual Pilot & Technician Outlook, released Monday.
The projections apply to commercial aviation, business aviation and the civil helicopter industry.
Boeing’s report said that the demand will result from the growth of the aircraft fleet, as well as retirements and attrition of personnel.
“Meeting this strong demand will require a collective effort from across the global aviation industry,” Boeing said. “As several hundred thousand pilots and technicians reach retirement age over the next decade, educational outreach and career pathway programs will be essential to inspiring and recruiting the next generation of personnel.”
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