Technicians work on an aircraft engine. [Shutterstock/Karlis Dambrans]
Key Takeaways:
Boeing projects a global demand for nearly 2.4 million new commercial aviation professionals by 2044, as detailed in its 2025 Pilot and Technician Outlook.
This includes 660,000 pilots, 710,000 maintenance technicians, and 1 million cabin crew, driven primarily by global fleet expansion and attrition.
Eurasia, China, and North America are expected to account for over half of this new personnel demand, with South and Southeast Asia projected as the fastest-growing regions.
The industry is investing in advanced training technologies, such as mixed reality, to address these significant workforce needs and existing shortages like the projected aircraft maintenance technician shortage in North America.
Boeing is projecting a demand of nearly 2.4 million new commercial aviation jobs through 2044.
According to the company’s annual 2025 Pilot and Technician Outlook published on Tuesday, carriers will need to hire 660,000 pilots, 710,000 maintenance technicians, and 1 million cabin crew to meet a continued demand in personnel.
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Caleb Revill is a journalist, writer and lifelong learner working as a Junior Writer for Firecrown. When he isn't tackling breaking news, Caleb is on the lookout for fascinating feature stories.
