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Middle East Aviation Sector Needs 78,000 New Cabin Crew, 28,000 Pilots
The Middle East aviation sector will need to recruit tens of thousands of pilots, cabin crew and technicians in the next ten years, according to a new report.
Canadian firm CAE has published its 2023 Aviation Talent Forecast, which says airlines will need extensive recruitment until 2032 to fill vacancies expected from retirements, replacements and expansion of the industry.
Worldwide the aviation sector is tipped to need a further 1.3million professionals within the next ten years, said CAE.
According to the CAE report, by 2032 the Middle East will need:
- 78,000 cabin crew
- 28,000 commercial pilots
- 22,000 commercial aircraft maintenance technicians
