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Purdue to Hold Symposium to Address Pilot, Technician Shortages

Research says the aviation industry could need as many as 50,000 more pilots than are available by 2025. Purdue University
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Key Takeaways:

  • Purdue University's School of Aviation and Transportation Technology is hosting a National Aviation Symposium to address the critical and emerging shortage of pilots and maintenance technicians.
  • The symposium will unite diverse aviation stakeholders, including airlines, government agencies, and academia, to identify challenges hindering workforce growth.
  • Its primary goal is to propose unified policy changes and actions to attract, train, and retain a reliable pipeline of aviation professionals, counteracting a deficit caused by aging workforces and insufficient new entrants.
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Purdue University’s School of Aviation and Transportation Technology has announced the creation of the Purdue University National Aviation Symposium: Emerging Critical Shortages of Pilots and Maintenance Technicians.

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