It’s not exactly breaking news that the aviation industry is running short of pilots and maintenance technicians. Boeing recently said the industry worldwide will require nearly 800,000 flight crew and nearly the same number of technicians over the next 20 years.
Workforce Development Stresses Cooperation
Key Takeaways:
- The aviation industry faces a critical global shortage of pilots and maintenance technicians, with projections indicating a need for nearly 800,000 of each over the next two decades.
- Government agencies (FAA, DOT) and industry organizations (NBAA) are convening to address this workforce crisis, emphasizing collaborative solutions beyond government action, and the need to improve diversity and reduce financial barriers to entry.
- Proposed and ongoing solutions include creating apprenticeships to ease financial burdens, exploring educational funding for a wider range of schools, and business aviation groups actively promoting scholarships and internships through partnerships.
- Despite widespread shortages, key segments like business aviation and air traffic control were noticeably absent from panel discussions at a recent FAA Workforce Development Symposium.
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