The Longer Term
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The Longer Term
Whilst I see a lot of speculation about pilot jobs in the future in the Wannabes section, I haven't seen many Wannabes openly discuss the potential effects of Peak Oil. Is it worth considering, particularly since there were quite a few dramatic increases in the "reserves" of OPEC nations in the 1980's?
I suppose the best solution would be to start a career which is not linked to aviation then move since this could increase the odds of someone holding a job should a "black swan" like Peak Oil impact aviation.
I don't want to panic monger but I think it could be a useful point of discussion for potential future pilots.
I suppose the best solution would be to start a career which is not linked to aviation then move since this could increase the odds of someone holding a job should a "black swan" like Peak Oil impact aviation.
I don't want to panic monger but I think it could be a useful point of discussion for potential future pilots.
Last edited by Chris the Robot; 7th February 2013 at 19:15.
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Oil will be around for a very long time yet. There are still vast amounts not yet discovered, eg:-
$20 trillion shale oil find surrounding Coober Pedy 'can fuel Australia' | adelaidenow
However, new finds will be much more expensive to exploit as the oil is much more difficult to get at.
$20 trillion shale oil find surrounding Coober Pedy 'can fuel Australia' | adelaidenow
However, new finds will be much more expensive to exploit as the oil is much more difficult to get at.
