With the news of doom and gloom in the industry in the last few months, times are hard, however below is an extract from 'AirTransport News' to show that the industry is cyclic and all is not lost. Be patient.
"Tomorrow’s Aviation – a world of opportunity for skilled aviation personnel is the theme for International Civil Aviation Day 2008. Celebrated annually on 7 December, this day marks the creation of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) in 1944.
“This year’s theme is about the tremendous prospects available to those considering careers in aviation,” remarked Roberto Kobeh González, President of the ICAO Council.
“In the next few years there will be a massive wave of retirements from the current workforce. Thousands of new aircraft will be coming into the fleet and new technologies will transform the very nature of aviation jobs. The industry will be looking for pilots, air traffic controllers, maintenance personnel and managers capable of effectively meeting the demands of a challenging working environment,” said Mr. Kobeh.
The rapid and sustained growth in air traffic over the coming years is another major factor. Despite the current global economic context which will impact air traffic in the short term, civil aviation development is expected to regain momentum by 2010, according to the latest ICAO forecast.
“Human resource development is vital to a safe, efficient and sustainable air transport system,” said Mr. Kobeh. “ICAO recognizes that professional competence is a critical element in achieving optimum levels of safety and is developing training strategies to ensure that the future world air transport system is supported by enough competent and qualified professionals,” Mr. Kobeh emphasized."
"Tomorrow’s Aviation – a world of opportunity for skilled aviation personnel is the theme for International Civil Aviation Day 2008. Celebrated annually on 7 December, this day marks the creation of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) in 1944.
“This year’s theme is about the tremendous prospects available to those considering careers in aviation,” remarked Roberto Kobeh González, President of the ICAO Council.
“In the next few years there will be a massive wave of retirements from the current workforce. Thousands of new aircraft will be coming into the fleet and new technologies will transform the very nature of aviation jobs. The industry will be looking for pilots, air traffic controllers, maintenance personnel and managers capable of effectively meeting the demands of a challenging working environment,” said Mr. Kobeh.
The rapid and sustained growth in air traffic over the coming years is another major factor. Despite the current global economic context which will impact air traffic in the short term, civil aviation development is expected to regain momentum by 2010, according to the latest ICAO forecast.
“Human resource development is vital to a safe, efficient and sustainable air transport system,” said Mr. Kobeh. “ICAO recognizes that professional competence is a critical element in achieving optimum levels of safety and is developing training strategies to ensure that the future world air transport system is supported by enough competent and qualified professionals,” Mr. Kobeh emphasized."