AVIATION TALENT FORECAST 2023
Navigating the future of civil aviation's workforce
CAE is shining a spotlight on the demand for pilots, cabin crew, and aircraft maintenance technicians today – and in years to come.
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At a glance
1.3 million new civil aviation
professionals needed by 2032
Active
1.2M
2023
1.8M
601K
684K
513K
Growth
Replacement
Remain active
2032
Active
2023
1.2M
Remain active
513K
Replacement
686K
Growth
601K
2032
1.8M
10 year talent demand by region
North America
335K
South America
105K
Europe
259K
Middle east
129k
Africa
29K
Asia Pacific
427K
Let’s break this down…
Commercial aviation​
1,180,000
new commercial aviation professionals needed over the next 10 years
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Business aviation​
106,000
new business aviation professionals needed over the next 10 years
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Pilot
284,000
new pilots needed over the next 10 years
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Aircraft maintenance technician
402,000
new aircraft maintenance technicians needed over the next 10 years
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Cabin crew
599,000
new cabin crew needed over the next 10 years
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