Boeing forecasted an industry-wide demand for 2.3 million new aviation personnel over the next 20 years to support the commercial fleet and meet long-term growth in air travel as the global commercial airplane fleet is expected to double by 2042,
In its latest 2023 Pilot and Technician Outlook Boeing predicts that commercial airlines will require 649,000 pilots, 690,000 maintenance technicians and 938,000 cabin crew members.
"With domestic air travel fully recovered and international traffic near pre-pandemic levels, demand for aviation personnel continues to increase," said Chris Broom, vice president, Commercial Training Solutions, Boeing Global Services. "Our competency-based training and assessment offerings will help ensure high quality training for future and current aviation professionals and continue enhancing aviation safety through immersive and virtual training solutions."
Boeing in its PTO report said that, China, Eurasia and North America will drive demand for more than half of new industry personnel, with requirements in China surpassing North America.
The fastest-growing regions for personnel are Africa, Southeast Asia and South Asia, with their regional demand expected to nearly double, the report added.
Besides, after omitting demand for Russia in last year's PTO due to uncertainty in the region, this year's forecast includes Russia in the Eurasia region, and it comprises 3% of global demand for personnel.
