Press Release

12/04/05
Is there really a shortage of pilots?

The industry is currently experiencing a significant amount of growth with all of the Regional Jet Operators in the US. And the major airlines are coming up on an unprecedented level of attrition due to retirements over the next 10 years. With a global pilot shortage, the growth of air travel, and the impending pilot retirements, there will be many opportunities for pilots for years to come all over the world.  

Major Airlines employ 64,623 Pilots Flying 4,422 Aircraft. (7 of 15 recruiting)

National Airlines (large jet) employ 6,279 Pilots Flying 404 Aircraft (13 of 17 recruiting)

National Airlines (small jet) employ 16,946 Pilots Flying 1,749 Aircraft (11 of 11 recruiting)

Jet Scheduled employ 2,149 Pilots Flying 240 Aircraft (11 of 17 recruiting)

Jet Fractionals employ 3,883 Pilots Flying 713 Aircraft (6 of 6 recruiting)

Large Jet Charter employ 658 Pilots Flying 46 Aircraft (5 of 10 recruiting)

Large Jet Cargo employ 1,529 Pilots Flying 174 Aircraft (14 of 14 recruiting)

Prop Scheduled employ 3,024 Pilots Flying 626 Aircraft (20 of 25 recruiting)

Miscellaneous employ 1,814 Pilots Flying 552 Aircraft (33 of 37 recruiting)

Totals = 100,905 pilots flying 8,952 aircraft with 121 of 153 companies currently recruiting.