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The U.S. airline fleet is expected to grow by 4,570 aircraft--or 65 percent--over the next 20 years. Although numbers vary between airlines, and even between different aircraft types within an airline, an average of 12.5 pilots are required to keep one airliner operating on a normal schedule. Many legacy carriers are increasing their aircraft utilization and, as a result, need more pilots--even without adding new aircraft.
There is increasing foreign demand for U.S. pilots, especially in Asia and the Pacific Rim, where huge growth is expected. The rest of the world recognizes America's leadership in aviation training, a result of the United States' strong general aviation infrastructure. The emerging Very Light Jet category could add significant numbers of pilot jobs if they enter commercial service in quantity as air taxis.
What does all this mean for the prospective career pilot who's just starting out? Opportunities that haven't existed before, at least in recent memory. While there's no guarantee that the airlines won't encounter another downturn--and, in fact, history suggests that like this imminent boom, arrival of the next bust is only a matter of time--it's certainly a good time to embark on a flying career.
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