By now, you\u2019re probably tired of reading headlines about \u201cthe pilot shortage,\u201d and the rising demand for skilled and qualified aviators. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
At the same time, you know it\u2019s a reality that the industry is facing. Of course, it\u2019s not just pilots that the industry needs; it\u2019s people, in general \u2014 whether maintenance technicians, ground crew, cabin crew, or air traffic controllers. In fact, aviation training giant CAE forecasts a need for 63,000 new commercial pilots, 90,000 new commercial aircraft maintenance techs, and 116,000 new cabin crew in North America over the next 10 years, according to its 2023 Aviation Talent Forecast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What we must pay attention to is what the aviation industry is doing to bring in the next generation of talent. This story focuses on just that \u2014 with particular emphasis on pilots in the Canadian airline sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n