Boeing’s latest aviation employment forecast—Pilot and Technician Outlook 2020-2039—reflects the chaos the industry is facing as it copes with the chaos surrounding COVID-19, the pandemic that has already put tens of thousands of professionals on the street, exacerbated on September 30 by the expiration of government airline payroll subsidies. The forecast includes data for commercial and business aviation, as well as the civil helicopter industries, assuming air traffic recovers to 2019 levels within the next few years.
Boeing Looks at Industry Employment Over the Next 20 Years
Key Takeaways:
- Boeing's 2020-2039 aviation employment forecast acknowledges the current COVID-19 disruption but maintains confidence in the long-term strength of the industry, expecting a return to 2019 air travel levels within approximately three years.
- Despite a temporary oversupply of personnel due to the pandemic, the forecast projects a robust global long-term demand for 763,000 new pilots, 739,000 technicians, and 903,000 cabin crew members over the next 20 years.
- This significant long-term need is driven by anticipated industry growth, personnel retirements, extensive maintenance requirements for returning aircraft, and the critical role of cabin crew in ensuring passenger safety and confidence.
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