(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) E global demand is driven by steadily increasing airplane deliveries and represents a global requirement for about 27000 new pilots and 29000 new technicians annually.US planemaker Boeing said about 533000 new commercial pilots would be needed worldwide in the next two decades to cater to a growing global fleet.
It said 584000 new maintenance technicians would also be required between 2014 and 2033.
“Pilot demand in the Asia Pacific region now comprises 41 per cent of the world’s need and the Middle East region saw significant growth ...due to increased airline capacity and orders for wide-body models” a statement said.
“Overall the global demand is driven by steadily increasing airplane deliveries particularly wide-body airplanes and represents a global requirement for about 27000 new pilots and 29000 new technicians annually” it added.
Boeing said the Asia Pacific region would need to recruit 216000 pilots and 224000 technicians in the next 20 years.
Europe will need 94000 pilots and 102000 technicians; North America 88000 pilots and 109000 technicians; and the Middle East will need 55000 pilots and 62000 technicians.
“The challenge of meeting the global demand for airline professionals cannot be solved by one company or in one region of the world” said Sherry Carbary vice-president Boeing Flight Services.
“This is a global issue that can only be solved by all of the parties involved — airlines aircraft and training equipment manufacturers training delivery organisations regulatory agencies and educational institutions around the world.” For more news from Khaleej Times follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/khaleejtimes and on Twitter at khaleejtimes Follow khaleejtimes -->
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