Boeing projects need for millions of new aviation professionals by 2043

Boeing has projected a need for 2.4 million new aviation professionals over the next two decades, according to its 2024 Pilot and Technician Outlook (PTO) announced on July 22 at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

The report highlighted that the long-term demand for qualified aviation personnel remains robust, with an estimated requirement of approximately 674,000 pilots, 716,000 maintenance technicians, and 980,000 cabin crew members by 2043 to meet growing industry needs.

"Driven by aviation traffic trending above pre-pandemic levels, personnel attrition and commercial fleet growth, the demand for aviation personnel continues to rise," said Chris Broom, vice president of Commercial Training Solutions at Boeing Global Services. "We are focused on being a reliable and innovative partner in the lifecycle of aviation training. Our offerings are rooted in competency-based training and assessment programs to help ensure high-quality aviation training starting in flight schools and in commercial operations while helping enhance aviation safety through immersive and virtual training solutions."