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 short-term chaos from COVID-19 but remains confident in the long-term strength and recovery of the industry within a few years.
- Despite a temporary oversupply of personnel, the report projects a robust global need for 763,000 new pilots, 739,000 new technicians, and 903,000 new cabin crew members over the next 20 years.
- The forecast stresses the importance of maintaining a focus on recovery and ensuring a continuous pipeline of qualified personnel to support future fleet growth and address upcoming retirements.
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