Boeing forecasts the need for 2.4 million new aviation jobs in the next 20 years
ARLINGTON, Va. - Boeing is projecting a demand of nearly 2.4 million new commercial aviation jobs through 2044.
According to the company’s annual 2025 Pilot and Technician Outlook published on Tuesday, carriers will need to hire 660,000 pilots, 710,000 maintenance technicians, and 1 million cabin crew to meet a continued demand in personnel. Demand for aviation professionals continues as the North American aviation industry faces a projected aircraft maintenance technician shortage through 2028, Caleb Revill writes for Flying. Continue reading original article.
The Military & Aerospace Electronics take:
7 August 2025 - Over the next 20 years, Eurasia is expected to require the most new aviation personnel, with a projected need for 550,000 workers. This includes 149,000 pilots, 165,000 maintenance technicians, and 236,000 cabin crew members to support growing air traffic and fleet expansion across the region.
North America ranks second, with a forecast demand for 435,000 new personnel. The region will need 119,000 pilots, 123,000 technicians, and 193,000 cabin crew to sustain and modernize its aviation infrastructure.
Globally, Boeing forecasts a total demand for 2.37 million new aviation professionals between 2025 and 2044. This includes 660,000 pilots, 710,000 technicians, and 1 million cabin crew. Other high-growth regions include China (426,000), Southeast Asia (243,000), and the Middle East (234,000), each contributing significantly to global workforce needs in the commercial aviation sector.
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