Wing Root
31st Oct 2004, 09:35
Having a look through the CASA website today I came across this booklet. (http://www.casa.gov.au/avreg/pilot/pilot.htm)
I was pleasantly surprised to see some realistic figures quoted in it. Things like... Previous estimates of future demand for airline crews were that 300,000–500,000 pilots would need to be recruited worldwide over the next twenty years to meet the demand generated by projected fleet growth. The flight training industry was gearing itself for that market. However, world events such as terrorism , SARS and the global economic situation have dramatically changed the aviation industry and the future outlook for airlines and for pilots seeking a flying career.and
Over 14,000 commercial pilots in Australia are not currently employed as pilots.
I'd say that is an interesting figure.
Will there be many flying schools that will have this sitting on their counter for prospective students to read?
I was pleasantly surprised to see some realistic figures quoted in it. Things like... Previous estimates of future demand for airline crews were that 300,000–500,000 pilots would need to be recruited worldwide over the next twenty years to meet the demand generated by projected fleet growth. The flight training industry was gearing itself for that market. However, world events such as terrorism , SARS and the global economic situation have dramatically changed the aviation industry and the future outlook for airlines and for pilots seeking a flying career.and
Over 14,000 commercial pilots in Australia are not currently employed as pilots.
I'd say that is an interesting figure.
Will there be many flying schools that will have this sitting on their counter for prospective students to read?