An uneven recovery from the market turndown cause by the pandemic means a 20% drop in the predicted demand for pilots in the next 20 years and a 15% drop. Even so, Boeing’s annual outlook notes that opportunities for aspiring aviators “abound” while companies will face “stiff competition in recruiting and retaining top tier talent.”
Aviation Careers
Piper teams with International AeroTech Academy for next generation of workers
Students get the chance to interview for a job at Piper Aircraft’s manufacturing facility in Vero Beach, Florida, before they begin training for their Airframe and Powerplant ratings.
Pilot, mechanic shortage to be spotlighted at symposium
The three-day symposium will bring together officials from airlines, manufacturers, industry associations, labor unions, government agencies, and academic institutions to “identify and mitigate challenges to creating a sufficient pool of qualified pilots and technicians,” according to Purdue University officials.
New King Schools course prepares new hires for airline flying
“Many future airline pilots will also be coming up from a charter, corporate, military, or even general aviation background. This course will give those new airline pilots the terminology and operational knowledge essential for Part 121 flying.”
EAA AeroEducate online program for kids launches at Oshkosh
“There are countless opportunities available in the world of flight, even those that we right now cannot even imagine. AeroEducate unlocks the potential to provide the best possible resources for young people.”
Textron Aviation launches operations apprenticeship program
Apprentices will perform maintenance and repairs on technologically advanced production machinery and electronic systems used to manufacture the iconic general aviation Cessna and Beechcraft aircraft.
AirVenture Aviation Job Fair returns
In a twist, job candidates will get information on employment opportunities at each company’s booth at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh.
Pathways to Aviation recognized for its Career Readiness Certification Program
Pathways to Aviation is being recognized for the career readiness certification system it designed to train and guide high school and college students toward aviation and aerospace employment. Launched in 2020, the system makes career readiness training more accessible for all students at no charge.
Bringing the airport to the students
What if we could bring an immersive aerospace experience to where the students are, rather than coordinate a field trip to a local airport?