This statistic gives the projected number of unfilled U.S. commercial airline pilot jobs from 2016 to 2018 and gives a forecast through 2026. In 2026, there will be a pilot deficit of over 4,500 in the United States, as more captains are retiring and fewer young people are interested in a career in commercial aviation.
Projected shortage of airline pilots in U.S. commercial aviation from 2016 to 2026
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MarketWatch. (June 13, 2018). Projected shortage of airline pilots in U.S. commercial aviation from 2016 to 2026 (in units) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 21, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/622204/pilot-shortages-in-us-commercial-aviation/
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