AAA pilots wanted. aviation sector plans to recruit 2,3 million people over the next 20 years to cover a wide range of roles, including commanders, support pilots, stewardesses, stewards, ground staff, baggage handlers and maintenance workers. A need for personnel motivated by the replacement of current employees who will retire and by the need to support new recruits.
According to the two main giants of the airline industry, Airbus and Boeing, in fact, the aviation sector is preparing for one exponential growth. The two companies plan to build over 42.500 and approximately 41.000 new aircraft respectively by 2042. An expansion that will generate a growing demand for hiring in the airline sector.
India, China and Africa are driving the sector
Le driving areas they will be Asia, China and India first and foremost and the Pacific, but also Africa, with a growing demand for internal and external flights to transport goods and satisfy the travel needs of passengers.
Europe, with its strategic position, will be fundamental as a stopover for routes that cross the hemispheres.
In Italy, 1.200 hires are expected in the sector
In this context, theagreement between Lufthansa and Ita Airways it could make Italy a competitive player, offering new employment prospects.
Ita Airways, barring unforeseen circumstances, has envisaged the creation of 1.200 new jobs between commanders, pilots, assistants.
The costs of becoming a pilot
However, become a civilian pilot it is not easy. Indeed it is a rather complex and expensive process.
The path to becoming a pilot requires passing 14 theoretical exams, of which 13 were taken at Enac, the national civil aviation body, with multiple choice tests in English, and one (100 Ksa) at the school. Each exam day involves the payment of a token.
In addition to theoretical study, it is necessary practice flying, with the cadet renting a school plane to carry out the training of 90 hours known as “hour building”. To obtain the first flight rating, the PPL (A), the cadet must rent the aircraft and hire the instructor for 35 of the 45 hours required.
The route also includes qualifications such as night flying, twin-engine flying and instrument flying, regulated only by on-board instruments. The acquisition of these skills occurs by flying more advanced aircraft, from the Cyrrus SR-20 to the Tecnam P2006t. The instructor has the power to consider a flight test failed, requesting a repeat with additional expenses.
Il total cost to become a pilot may vary between the 70.000 and the 120.000 euro. An expensive vocation. To cover these expenses, many flight schools enter into agreements with banks to offer subsidized loans to aspiring pilots.
If the idea of becoming a pilot is attractive, it will therefore be important to verify the actual inclination and passion for undertaking this professional path.
