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Aviation => Aviation News (General) => Topic started by: LEVIONE1 on June 02, 2021, 04:36:38 AM

Title: shortage of pilots
Post by: LEVIONE1 on June 02, 2021, 04:36:38 AM
I have read from several sources, that after covid-19, aviation faces a shortage of pilots.
Has anyone verified this information?
Title: Re: shortage of pilots
Post by: KB4TEZ on June 02, 2021, 09:10:48 AM
Yes there is. (many sources, one below)

https://www.avweb.com/aviation-news/pilot-shortage-threatens-airline-recovery/

Based on our research and public reports, we estimate that as many as 10% of US pilots took early retirement during the crisis. Based on these trends, we expect North America to face one of the earliest and most acute shortages. The gap may reach over 12,000 pilots by 2023 — around 15% of the total supply.