AviationCV.com: next generation aircraft may increase the pilot demand for Airbus A320 and Boeing 737
Since the middle of the 20th
century, the two leading aircraft manufacturers have already delivered
more than 21 000 of airplanes worldwide. With aviation industry
expanding in every region, airlines are constantly increasing their
aircraft demand. With more than 8000 orders to be fulfilled by the
aircraft manufacturers in the near future, which aircraft types will be
the most popular on the global pilot market?
Both
young and experienced pilots face the same issue – which type rating
one should obtain in order to best meet the market demand thus gaining a
higher salary and being granted a longer contract. Today the
‘classical’ Airbus A320 remains one of the most popular aircraft type
with approx. 4900 operating units. With an average fleet age and the
number of passengers to increase with every year, many air companies are
securing their future business development by ordering new aircraft and
designing strategies regarding new deliveries in advance.
‘For example, Qatar Airways have ordered 80 Airbus A350s
that are under development to be exploited no earlier than 2014. By
introducing new airplanes, manufacturers will naturally trigger some
alterations on the pilot market. The acquisition of Boeing 787s, Airbus
A350s and A380s will require the airlines to re-qualify and move some of
the flight crews to the new aircraft types thus increasing the demand
for pilots operating the classical airplanes even more,’ comments the
CEO of AviationCV.com Skaiste Knyzaite.
While
in 20 years’ time aviation experts unanimously predict global pilot
shortage, some airlines are already affected by it today. Due to the
concerns facing the pilot shortage in upcoming years, China’s Spring
Airlines has halved its fleet expectations by 2015. Qatar Airways have
admitted that they may delay their deliveries, should they fail to find
enough number of pilots who would qualify for the job. Along with the
still-to-come Airbus A350 aircraft, the Qatari company plans to operate
30 Boeing 787, 50 Airbus A350 and 10 Airbus A380.
But
despite the next generation aircraft deliveries, Airbus A320 family and
Boeing 737 are and will remain the most popular aircraft types in the
world in the foreseeable future, followed by Boeing 777 and Airbus 330.
However, the regional jet market is likely to face a 20% decline by
2020, maintaining the trend at least till 2030, according to Boeing.
On
the other hand, as it is highly possible that the most experienced
pilots will soon specialize in operating the newer aircraft only, this
might be a perfect opportunity for the smaller aircraft pilots to change
their workplace, should they obtain the necessary type ratings.
‘Whilst
gradually changing the fleet, the airlines will be naturally forced to
expand their cooperation with training organizations, recruitment
agencies and private pilots in terms of the type rating projects. And
with the acceleration of the global pilot migration, the recruitment
agencies will play an even more important role in the process with every
year. Especially those few agencies like AviatioCV.com, which not only lead the post-graduated pilots to their first actual commercial flight, but also have special type rating programs. Thanks
to them our pilots are provided with a necessary type rating, followed
by a firm contract with an airline. And should an air company to cease
the operations or to change its fleet structure, we will find a new
employer for the pilot. Such programs help pilots with both moderate and considerable experience to adapt to the constantly changing market demands,’ concluded Skaiste Knyzaite.
About AviationCV.com:
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part of aviation business group Avia Solutions Group, is the only pilot
leasing company in Eastern Europe and the Baltic states. It offers
flight crew resourcing and training/retraining as well as short-term and
long-term crew lease services to airlines in Europe, Asia and the
Middle East. For more information about AviationCV.com please visit www.aviationcv.com.
Source: AviationCV.com
