Boeing Forecasts Demand for 602,000 New Pilots

Most of the demand for pilots will come from China, North America, and Europe.

Thom Patterson

Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at 11:58 AM ET

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Boeing said it’s already taking action to make the pilot pipeline more robust to feed future demand. [Photo: iStock]

Key Takeaways:

Boeing's Pilot and Technician Outlook projects a global need for 602,000 new commercial pilots over the next two decades due to industry growth and post-pandemic recovery.
The highest demand for pilots is anticipated in China, North America, and Europe, with Africa, Southeast Asia, and South Asia expected to see the strongest growth.
This surge, driven by fleet expansion (nearly doubling by 2041) and retirements, extends to over 2 million new commercial aviation personnel, including technicians and cabin crew, necessitating a focus on effective training and a robust pilot pipeline.

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Demand for pilots in the commercial airline industry is expected to increase over the next two decades, according to new data from Boeing (NYSE: BA), a scenario that would provide worldwide growth in piloting job opportunities.

The company’s Pilot and Technician Outlook (PTO), released at this week’s EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, projects 602,000 pilots will be needed to fly the global commercial fleet.