Just after some information regarding the future of the aviation industry. I am 19 and a student at a University on the Gold Coast, Australia and am looking to transfer into a Bachelor of Aviation degree. This will give me PPL and CPL qualifications as well as the completed theory components of the ATPL.
There is only one query I have in commencing my path towards becoming an airline pilot. I am concerned as to the effects that the current environmental issues will have on the airline industry.
In other words, with such a focus on a global reduction in fuel emissions and other environmental factors, will there be consequences for young pilots trying to break into the industry? Will there be a reduction in the number of pilots employed by the airline industry.
Regards,
Sean Keating
Hi Sean,
Yes, I know environmentalists (and “tree huggers”) are constantly reminding the world about the effect of fuel emissions – especially from jet engines - but that will not stop airplanes from flying for many years to come. So, should you take up a career in flying, there is still need for the pilot profession to fly the many more fuel-efficient planes in the future.
Boeing has stated that the world's jetliner fleet is expected to double over the next 20 years. It estimates that more than 17,000 new pilots will be needed each year just for the new planes that will be delivered from 2005 to 2025.
From Boeing’s forecast for pilots below, it appears that Oceania (from where you come from) would not require as many pilots as other regions. So, there is likelihood that there may be a reduction in the number of pilots employed by the airline industry in your area but that should not dissuade you from pursuing this career if you intend to move outside Australia.
You mentioned that there will still be a demand in in the pilot profession in your earlier replies. But recently, there were news paper reports claiming that even pilots are losing their job during this financial crisis.
For example, SIA said that they're having a surplus of pilot for their cargo fleet, India claims to have 4000+ pilots unemployed. All these reports does not show that there will be a demand in near future.
Am I correct? Would be glad if you could reply with your comment.
Joshua ,
13 Jan, 2009
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Future of the airline industry for pilots
Yes, this is true. Please read deeply into my other articles.
The pilot's profession is a very cyclical one. It is very sensitive to the global economic situation.
P.S. My latest posting is a repost as it was lost during the migration of my site.
The statistics of pilots demand above were Boeing's forecast in 2005.
Captain Lim ,
13 Jan, 2009
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where can i study to become a pilot?
Hi Capt Lim,
i'm just a 15 years old student from malaysia. can i know where can i study after PMR to become a pilot and how many 'A' i have to get?
After the global economy gets better in a couple of years, do you think airlines will begin expanding again and hiring pilots?
Justin ,
24 Jan, 2009
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Future of the airline industry for pilots
Depending on which region you come from, you can see from the Boeing forecast for pilots demand up to 2025, there will still be a need for pilots worldwide.
Yes, airlines will continue to hire pilots when the economy improves...
Captain Lim ,
26 Jan, 2009
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Rajat
Hello Capt. Lim,
I'm a 30 yr old Indian who (until recently) could only dream of becoming a pilot but never could arrange the required funds. Now that I have saved a bit and am in a situation to afford to learn to fly, the world's been struck by the worst recession since WWII!
At this juncture, i am still keen to go ahead and take the plunge towards getting my CPl-'coz the longer i wait, the more distant realising that dream would be. However the unemployment figures for CPL holders in India are huge....and that's scaring me! I wanted to get your prespective on how difficult it is to get a job (even as an instructor) in a different country? I just want to know if i'll have an opportunity to build hours + at least pay off some of the loan i'd take to actuire the CPL.
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