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 severe impact of COVID-19, leading to a temporary oversupply of personnel due to industry chaos and layoffs.
- Despite short-term challenges, Boeing remains confident in the long-term strength of the aviation industry, projecting a global need for 763,000 new pilots, 739,000 technicians, and 903,000 cabin crew over the next 20 years.
- The industry expects commercial air travel to return to 2019 levels within approximately three years, highlighting the continued importance of maintaining a pipeline of qualified personnel for future growth and to replace retiring or departing staff.
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