Well Jas,where do you think the future is coming from,because there doesn't seem to be too many wanting to take up an apprenticeship?
Its understandable as many young locally based people who would normally be interested in a mechanical/electrical based trade, can earn more in their first few years out of school working for Telstra or Dick Smith,and you don't get dirty,work reasonable hours. Or they head to Uni.
Jet Airways and other Indian operators are training young guys, who after a few years are upping sticks and heading overseas for better wages & conditions than they will enjoy in India.