- Aug 28, 2010
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I know you guys have beat on this before....but think it's worthy of reading again, from Boeing.
Good luck with attracting the youth here in the states to the maintenance side of it.
Take care all.
"The 2013 version of the Pilot & Technician Outlook released by Boeing Thursday indicates a need for more than 1 million new pilots and technicians between now and 2032 -- 498,000 new commercial airline pilots and 556,000 new commercial airline maintenance technicians.
Boeing's outlook is a bellwether industry forecast of how many pilots and technicians will be needed to fly and maintain the more than 35,000 new commercial airplanes that the company forecasts will be delivered between now and 2032. As growing economies around the world take delivery of tens of thousands of new commercial jets over the next 20 years, there will be a larger demand for the people to fly and maintain those airplanes, the report said.
“The urgent demand for competent aviation personnel is a global issue that is here now and is very real,” said Sherry Carbary, vice president of Boeing Flight Services. “The key to closing the pilot and technician gap in our industry is enhancing our training with the latest, cutting-edge technologies to attract and retain young people interested in careers in aviation.”
The 2013 outlook projects significant increases in pilot demand -- compared to previous forecasts -- in all regions except Europe, which declined slightly over last year’s outlook. Overall, the demand is driven by steadily increasing airplane deliveries, particularly single-aisle airplanes, and represents a global requirement for about 25,000 new pilots annually.
Global demand for technicians remains significant, at approximately 28,000 new technicians required annually. However, the report says that the introduction of more efficient and smarter airplanes will require fewer mechanics over time, as aging aircraft -- which typically require more maintenance -- are retired from service. New airplane technologies featuring more advanced components are likely to lead in some areas to lower maintenance requirements and corresponding lower technician demand.
Projected demand for new pilots and technicians by global region:
Asia Pacific – 192,300 pilots and 215,300 technicians
Europe – 99,700 pilots and 108,200 technicians
North America – 85,700 pilots and 97,900 technicians
Latin America – 48,600 pilots and 47,600 technicians
Middle East – 40,000 pilots and 53,100 technicians
Africa – 16,500 pilots and 15,900 technicians
Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States – 15,200 pilots and 18,000 technicians
“This is a global issue that can only be addressed by industry-wide innovation and solutions,” said Carbary. “We need to attract more young people to careers in aviation by continually looking at innovative ways to train pilots and technicians, moving away from paper and chalkboard-based learning to incorporate tablets, eBooks, gaming technology and three-dimensional models. Aviation is a great field to be in -- we have a responsibility to make sure it’s a viable career option for the world’s youth.”
USED to be a great field.....
Good luck with attracting the youth here in the states to the maintenance side of it.
Take care all.
"The 2013 version of the Pilot & Technician Outlook released by Boeing Thursday indicates a need for more than 1 million new pilots and technicians between now and 2032 -- 498,000 new commercial airline pilots and 556,000 new commercial airline maintenance technicians.
Boeing's outlook is a bellwether industry forecast of how many pilots and technicians will be needed to fly and maintain the more than 35,000 new commercial airplanes that the company forecasts will be delivered between now and 2032. As growing economies around the world take delivery of tens of thousands of new commercial jets over the next 20 years, there will be a larger demand for the people to fly and maintain those airplanes, the report said.
“The urgent demand for competent aviation personnel is a global issue that is here now and is very real,” said Sherry Carbary, vice president of Boeing Flight Services. “The key to closing the pilot and technician gap in our industry is enhancing our training with the latest, cutting-edge technologies to attract and retain young people interested in careers in aviation.”
The 2013 outlook projects significant increases in pilot demand -- compared to previous forecasts -- in all regions except Europe, which declined slightly over last year’s outlook. Overall, the demand is driven by steadily increasing airplane deliveries, particularly single-aisle airplanes, and represents a global requirement for about 25,000 new pilots annually.
Global demand for technicians remains significant, at approximately 28,000 new technicians required annually. However, the report says that the introduction of more efficient and smarter airplanes will require fewer mechanics over time, as aging aircraft -- which typically require more maintenance -- are retired from service. New airplane technologies featuring more advanced components are likely to lead in some areas to lower maintenance requirements and corresponding lower technician demand.
Projected demand for new pilots and technicians by global region:
Asia Pacific – 192,300 pilots and 215,300 technicians
Europe – 99,700 pilots and 108,200 technicians
North America – 85,700 pilots and 97,900 technicians
Latin America – 48,600 pilots and 47,600 technicians
Middle East – 40,000 pilots and 53,100 technicians
Africa – 16,500 pilots and 15,900 technicians
Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States – 15,200 pilots and 18,000 technicians
“This is a global issue that can only be addressed by industry-wide innovation and solutions,” said Carbary. “We need to attract more young people to careers in aviation by continually looking at innovative ways to train pilots and technicians, moving away from paper and chalkboard-based learning to incorporate tablets, eBooks, gaming technology and three-dimensional models. Aviation is a great field to be in -- we have a responsibility to make sure it’s a viable career option for the world’s youth.”
USED to be a great field.....
