South Asia to need 40,000 more pilots
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Airlines based in South Asia will need to find and train 40,000 new pilots over the next 20 years, according Boeing.
In the latest edition of its ‘Boeing Pilot & Technician Outlook’, the US planemaker predicted that a total of 226,000 new commercial airline pilots and 238,000 new technicians will be needed across the entire Asia Pacific region between now and 2034.
And while airlines in China and Southeast Asia will have the highest demand for new staff over the 20-year period, Boeing says that India and the sub-continent will account for 18% of new pilots (40,000 new recruits) and 16% of new technicians (37,000).
“The demand for 464,000 new pilots and maintenance technicians is a large number, and it translates into challenging, high-tech career opportunities for those who are interested in aerospace,” said Sherry Carbary, vice president of Boeing Flight Services. “Boeing invests heavily in inspiring the next generation of pilots and technicians, and we continuously introduce students to our industry.”
India is at the forefront of training the next generation of pilots and technicians, with a range of facilities and aviation schools now operating in Bengaluru, including the Avalon Aviation Academy and Government Flying Training School.
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