Before you start reading this blog, think about your own answer to the above question.
Do you know your answer? Remember and let's move on.
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| Source: http://theconversation.com/the-us-is-facing-a-serious-shortage-of-airline-pilots-95699 |
The biggest challenges for the aviation industry
More and more people love to travel and willingly explore new corners of the world. The whole world is flying more and more often. The industry is developing very dynamically and this is to continue. According to the largest passenger aircraft manufacturer in the world, the value of the global civil aviation market in the world is now $ 8.1 trillion and will grow by $ 600 trillion over the next 10 years. This will also increase the demand for pilots. According to research, at least 800,000 must be employed in the next two decades.
The US is facing a serious shortage of airline pilots
Over 200 thousand dollars and 1500 hours of flying - these are some of the requirements to obtain a pilot license from the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration). These expenses are intended for the completion of very good universities and pilot training, and even high earnings in the aviation industry still do not encourage potential candidates. There are other issues related to pilot training - flight programs in colleges do not have enough instructors to teach new students who immediately go to work in airlines after spending enough time in the air.
To better imagine the situation and learn a bit more, I invite you to watch the video below:
Solutions proposed by the US Congress:
- Pilots can now receive certification in less than 1,500 hours if training takes place at some aviation schools,
- extending the retirement age for pilots to 67 (from 65) and even the possibility of piloting as long as the pilot's health allows,
- increase of bonuses to new pilots to entice applicants
- funding for flight training programs.
What will the future of aviation look like?
In my opinion, aviation will continue to operate and its existence will be dictated by the nearest changes that the Congress must urgently make. The situation should normalize over the next few years.
Questions:
- What was your answer to the title question before you started reading the blog? What is your answer after reading the blog? And why?
- What is your opinion about the profession of pilots and would you like to become a pilot?
- Have you ever flown by plane? What is your impression?
Comments
2. I had my first contact with aviation at the age of 14, when I started a gliding course, 2 years later I started doing ppl license. Currently I am on the atpl theory. I consider the profession of a pilot to be the best I could do, the nature of work, the ability to commune with the great machine, the knowledge to be acquired, it all causes that I can not imagine doing anything else.
3. As in the second answer, I have been doing this for a long time so I had the opportunity to fly. When it comes to flights as a passenger, I best remember flights over the Atlantic, I think it is a great experience.
My answer was and still remains the same - We will fly.It's not possible that such a huge organization would collapse. The demand for this kind of services is growing from day to day.
2. What is your opinion about the profession of pilots and would you like to become a pilot?
I don't think i would want to. I think every job that would keep my away for the most days in a week from my own home would not be good for me.
3. Have you ever flown by plane? What is your impression?
Yes, plenty of times. It's nothing spectacular - it's just a way of transportation. Maybe the speed of kilometers traveled per hour is astonishing.
2. In my opinion, the profession of pilot, whether civil or military, is something special and the license is very hard to get. I used to want to be a pilot, but my health didn't let me.
3. Yes, a lot of times and even I am really scared every time, but on the other hand I love it. At the moment I can't imagine, for example, driving a car all day on holidays instead of spending two hours on a plane.
2. For me, the profession of pilots is something very hard and very responsible. This job is for someone special, for someone crazy about planes and flights. And I am for sure not that kind of person.
3. Yes, of course. Every time I feel little bit scared but I always try to calm down by saying words 'it is the safest and fastest transport':)
2. It's not for me. :) It's very hard and responsible job, combined with quite irregular working hours, must be very exhausting. I wouldn't like to be a pilot due to the above reasons, also it must be quite boring when you have 10h flight and 80% of time you use autopilot (I don't know it, so don't yell at me :))
3. Yes, a lot of times. I was never scared of flying. I find it more comfortable and faster than train or car transport.
2. I have huge respect to this profession and I wouldn’t agree that is not respectful occupation. I knew it requires a lot of practice, but I didn’t realize it last so long. I wouldn't like to become a pilot, considering the general cost of preparation, general effort and enormous responsibility I couldn’t even take it into consideration.
3. I have flown 24-26 times and I would say it's generally surprisingly gentle and comfortable (maybe except the annoying noise). I really enjoy flying, especially observing land during the take-off and lading.
Before article: Yes even if there will be lack of people that are capable of flying a plane there still will be private pilots for the elite and some wealthier civilians.
After: Still the same, we will flight. Right now there can be a problem in the number of pilots but it is because of huge boom as more country are building airports and I believe in few years the situation will stabilize.
2. What is your opinion about the profession of pilots and would you like to become a pilot?
Pilots needs a lot of knowledge and training and above that high stress resistance as no one knows what may happen up in clouds. It is quite fascinating profession to say the least but I wouldn't want to become one, it won't suit me at all.
3. Have you ever flown by plane? What is your impression?
Yes to Bulgaria and back. Really fast and pleasant experience. I was scared on the airport but after sitting in plane I was excited. Only the landing was a bit painful because of rising pressure.
2. I have a good opinion of the pilot profession. I see them as highly professional, well trained and responsible people with a set of specific attributes. I have never thought of becoming one. It sounds interesting but It's rather not my filed of interest.
3. I have flown a plane a few times. My impression is good. Often it feels uncomfortable but I just treat it as a way of getting from one place to another fast.
2. Being a pilot is a very stressful and responsible job. I don’t think I could handle constant fact of changing the place, especially so fast. You need to love it very much, even more than in any other profession.
3. Yes, I have flied many times. I really enjoyed it, adrenaline levels get high and you feel the pressure that goes through your body. Apart from the fact that it’s the safest way to travel, it always gets me think how it will look when the accident would take place.
2. I respect pilots very much, because they are responsible for the safety of hundreds of passengers on the plane. It is not an easy job and each one of them has to commit himself to high costs and unimaginable time of training. Furthermore, their job is necessary for big companies to work. I wouldn’t like to become a pilot myself, because I have already chosen a different path, but I’d probably enjoy it if I became one.
3. Yes, a couple of times. Flying by plane itself is very enjoyable. You can feel the power of huge engines and watch the ground from above. The only annoying aspect is the amount of time you have to spend at the airport and the security check which requires to hand over many things and then quickly collect them back and not to lose anything.
In my opinion being a pilot is interesting but mostly at the beginning of the career. I think that I would not like to be a pilot. Being out of home all the time is definitely not for me.
Yes, I fly quite often and at the beginning when I was a kid it was like "WOW", but now it's just normal. I like flying because as I said at the beginning - it saves a lot of time and in most cases is the only reasonable way to get somewhere.
My decision haven't change. Travelling develops and flying is the fastest and easiest way of transport. Few years ago I was considering my future as a pilot, but schools and courses were too high and I couldn't effort that expenses. I think, if there will be some fundings for trainings for new pilots, I would consider change of profession.
2. What is your opinion about the profession of pilots and would you like to become a pilot?
Yes, I would love to become a pilot. Work as a pilot is a great responsibility but earnings are really nice and it is fascinating job. I love being at high altitude and I certainly don't have fear of heights, what can be helpful ;)
3. Have you ever flown by plane? What is your impression?
Not once not twice. It is frightening and wonderful in the same time. I'm always scared of landing because of my tendency to bad thoughts. But starting and flying itself are awesome.
2. It must be a thrilling and responsible profession. I wouldn’t want to be a pilot on a daily basis but it would be nice to try and fly one as a second pilot someday. I think there are some offers like this.
3. Yes, many times. My first flight was when I was a child which is really helpful – I know that people who fly for the first time in the adulthood may be terrified of flying. For me, the first impressions were irritation and pain as I couldn’t handle the pressure difference as a child and my ears were killing me. Nowadays, it is just indifference about the flying process and satisfaction knowing I will spend just 1,5 -2 hours getting to a place instead of 15-20 hours.
The pilot profession is very responsible, so I never thought about being a pilot. Training is very long and expensive.
I like flying. Every time I feel such admiration. I like to look out the window.
My answer was and it is still - yes, we will fly. Obviously. Lack of pilots, of course, could lead to rise in price of tickets but it also will lead to high pay.
What is your opinion about the profession of pilots and would you like to become a pilot?
My opinion that being a pilot is a huge responsibility, I deeply respect and admire their work. But I am not sure that I could be as good as some of them.
Have you ever flown by plane? What is your impression?
Yes and I love it.
2. No, I would not like to become a pilot, because this profession in no way connects with my interests. I believe that becoming a pilot requires really great dedication, knowledge, regularity and skills. After all, the pilots are responsible for all the passengers they carry, which is why I could not cope with such pressure and thoughts that something could happen to the machine or the weather at any moment.
3. Yes, I happened to fly many times. At first, taking off and landing made the biggest impression on me. Now, after many flights, I can say that I am most stressed at the time of turbulence. Sometimes they are really powerful and unbearable, which is why I feel very uncomfortable.
2. I've newer considered becoming a pilot. I never thought of what it means to be a pilot. form me is a job like any other.
3. Yes. I did fly. For me is calming
After reading the headline and the question in it, I thought that it’s okay, we will fly anyway, since in the near future automated systems for controlling aircraft will be developed. But if honestly, I heard about the global shortage of pilots, this is most likely due to the fact that there are very large requirements and very big risks for working in this area. Maybe that's why many people do not choose the profession of pilots.
2. What is your opinion about the profession of pilots and would you like to become a pilot?
I find the profession of pilot very interesting. Sometime in childhood, maybe I wanted to become one. It is very interesting to travel and this profession allows you to do this. This is especially good at a young age, but then, with age, you have to sacrifice time and family in order to make the next flight, or maybe even several in a row.
3. Have you ever flown by plane? What is your impression?
Yes, quite often I fly recently. To be honest, I don’t feel great amazing impressions. Probably already used to it. In the 21st century, people now perceive airplanes as another mode of transport. Most have no emotions. Most likely in children.
2. The pilot's profession is one of the most responsible in the world, they are responsible for the safety of their passengers and in the event of any failure they are the only chance for a safe flight. Personally, I would not like to work as a pilot, traveling too often is exhausting for me and I am a person who prefers to work stationary from my home.
3. Yes, I flew a lot when I was very young. I like it and I have no problems with it.
2. I think it takes a lot to be a pilot and not everyone can become one, at least not easily. I wouldn't like to be a pilot for sure as I am afraid of height and I am afraid of flying in general.
3. Yes, I have. As I mentioned above I'm afraid of heights so it wasn't very comfortable to me. However, I really enjoyed the view once I got somewhat used to the situation. Being able to see that is fighting the fear.
2. I think this is one of the most interesting jobs you can do. You travel around the world, visit new places, earn good money. However, there is one big minus - you are almost not at home at all. And that's why I wouldn't like to be a pilot.
3. Yes, I have flown several dozen times. For me it is simply a type of transport, nothing exciting.
2. I have a huge respect for pilots. It's a profession that requires many sacrifices, perfect health and great responsibility. I definitely wouldn't like to become a pilot, I prefer less extreme professions with way smaller responsibility.
3. I have flown a plane about 3 years ago from Warsaw to Manchester. I loved it, the view from the plane was beautiful, the whole experience of check-in, boarding and flying a plane was great. Although there was a minor inconvenience because of turbulence at the end of the flight, I still enjoyed that experience.
2. I think this is very important profession and I'm sure it can be stressful sometimes. I would never won't to do it myself so I'm glad that there are people passionate about it and want to do it.
3. Yes, multiple times. And I hate it. I don't feel safe or comfortable on plane so every flight is big deal for me. On the other hand, this is the best type of transport you can have for long distances so I can't really complain.
2. It is really responsible and hard occupation. It takes a lot of time, work and money to become pilot. It's also interesting job as you are able to visit places around the globe. I personally wouldn't like to be a pilot as I get homesick really easily.
3.No, I haven't. Although I' m a little terrified I am also eager to have such experience.
2. Every boy at least once dreamed of becoming a pilot, because of these cool stereotypes about pilots. But becoming a pilot is not as easy and fun as it seems. You have to be physically fit, mentally alert, emotionally stable, spend thousands of hours on training simulators and studying boring theory.
3. Yeap, flying is the best way to travel. Idk, feels like a flying bus? :)
It is similar before and after. I know the subject, I have a friend who wanted to become a pilot, the requirements and hard work and the stress associated with it are amazing. I am not surprised that we lack pilots.
2.What is your opinion about the profession of pilots and would you like to become a pilot?
No never. This is not a profession that I like, besides, it is associated with great stress and a sense of responsibility. It's just not for me.
3.Have you ever flown by plane? What is your impression?
I flew as an ordinary passenger. I love the moment of the start, the acceleration in which it sticks me in the armchair. Plus of course great views when I'm sitting by the window.
2. I would love to become one. One of my big goals in life is to get a pilot's license to be able to fly one of those light and small aircrafts.
3. I love travelling, so I fly on regular basis. When I was a kid i loved the take off moment, but now it really feels like taking a flying bus.
2. In my opinion it's very responsible and hard work. Pilots work under pressure all the time,they have to stay focused no matter what, they are responsible for the passangers, these factors make their job really stressful. Due to big pressure, pilots have to face everyday, I coudn't be one of them; ress resistance is one of the most important thing in this proffesion and my reaction to breaking load is entirely opposite, that's why I can't imagine myself working as a pilot.
3. Yes, I have. It was a really great experience, I could enjoy the bird's-eye view on the world, it was really amazing.
2. I admire pilots for taking the responsibility for hundreds of lives, however I wouldn't like to become one due to too much stress involved.
3. Yes, I flew multiple times as a passenger. The thing I enjoyed the most is the view.
2. In my opinion, it takes a lot of time, effort and money to become a pilot. I never wanted to be a pilot since my childhood and I still woudn't be. The fact of very long and hard work only pushes me away
3. I hahe flown by plane when I was around 8. It was a holiday trip with my parents to Egypt. I remember being very scared when we started the flight, but as the time was passing, I got used to it and quite enjoyed it
2. I have a lot of respect for pilots. You have to sacrifice your time and energy to become one and this profession is very stressful. In the end you are responsible for passengers' life. No, I don't want to become one - its not my dream job and I dont have the predisposition to even think about it.
3. Yes, I've flown by plane. My first time - when i was little, was pretty good. For me it was funny experience, I didn't have the awerness that in the case of catastrophe the survival rate is pretty low.
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After reading the article and watching the film, I noticed the problem of the lack of pilots, however, these fears now apply to most professions: doctors, teachers, IT specialists ...
2. Recently, I was interested in this profession and thought about starting a course one day. I heard that it is very expensive and the health test is very strict, e.g. a broken leg in childhood may prevent you from becoming a pilot.
3. I flew many times in the last year. My longest flight this year lasted 17 hours with a 1 hour change! I took a lot of medicine to survive the road .. I had no inconvenience. I just don't like to sit in one place for so many hours.
2. The pilot's work is very demanding and stressful. The pilot is responsible for his passengers. I don't want to become a pilot, in my opinion this is too responsible profession for me.
3. Yes, several times. This is nothing extraordinary. Traveling by plane is tiring for me, especially pressure changes.
Before reading: yes.
After reading: yes. But not all of us. I didn't know about this crisis in this area. I see two possible ways - they will reduce the criteria for pilots, which will lead to an increase in the number of accidents, and eventually return to the past requirements for pilots, but reduce the number of flights, adjusting to the number of employees. Or... simply reduce the number of flights so as not to lose the quality of these flights, taking care of the safety of passengers in the first place, rather than the maximum profit
2. What is your opinion about the profession of pilots and would you like to become a pilot?
I think it's a very responsible and complicated profession. At the same time, it is very interesting. I like to watch the pilots at the airport. Ideal posture, good mood, tidy clothes. Great.
Would I like to become a pilot? More likely not. A high threshold of entry into the profession, and I like to travel, but not every week.
3. Have you ever flown by plane? What is your impression?
Of course, many times. Both domestic and foreign flights. Usually everything is very pleasant, although sometimes it feels like too many chairs, and very crowded. It was enough to remove 2-3 rows so that everyone else in the plane was more comfortable to fly. But no, the maximum profit...
In addition, not everyone knows about the etiquette in the plane, which also upset.
1. Before reading: my answer was yes, we will fly more and more.
After reading: I dont change my answer, In my opinion it is the best possible type of transport for long distance which we can use. First of all it is the fastest one, moreover it is also the safest one. I dont see any serious disadvantages of using it, so I think it is sure that the usage of planes will be developing.
2. I have a huge respect for pilots. It is hard to become one and it demands a lot of skills and practice. What is more they have to strugle with time changes and the most imporant they are responsible for other people lifes. I think they are very clever and smart, probably they have some leader skills, because they have to make fast and right decisions.
When I was younger i would love to become a pilot, but now I know it is not a job for me. I prefer to stay with my relatives and be close with them at home. Also, this job requires some skills which i dont have.
3. Yes, a few times per year. I love to fly and travel by this kind of transport. My first impression was great. I like the moment when the plane starts. I prefer the long distance flights and bigger planes, because in the economic lines there is in my opinion not enough place for legs.
It is still the same. I think we will still fly. Although prices might change if shortage of pilots becomes a real issue.
What is your opinion about the profession of pilots and would you like to become a pilot?
I think it is quite interesting profession. However, I always thought it is really well paid from the start and after I watched the video I realised that this is not the case. I couldn't became a pilot even if I wanted to because of my health.
Have you ever flown by plane? What is your impression?
I have flown by plane many times. My first flight was quite traumatic (I was 6 years old) because I was sick and changes of pressure during start and landing caused my ears to hurt. Nowadays I find landing and starting the only interesting part of flying by plane.
2. Since I was a little boy, I found something intriguing about outer spaces and planes. My opinion about pilots was always favorable. I think that people, who decide to devote their lives to clouds are amazingly brave, hardworking, and intelligent. After all being a pilot means not only knowing all the buttons within the operating deck, having good orientation skills, but also being extremely good in computing, math, physics. I have always thought of pilots as punctual individuals, who can be trusted, but remain stil; crazy enough to be ready for their own personal adventure. Their work is not easy, but somehow one of the most graceful and worthwhile options on the contemporary job market. However, don’t think that I would like to become a pilot myself, due to the fact that it would be hard for me to abandon my girlfriend, family, and friends for even a couple of months. Living on a luggage is no longer an enchanting prospect for me. I want to settle down on Earth.
3. So far, I have flown multiple times by plane. I choose this mean of transport at least once a year during every summer vacation. I really like being up in the air, but I hate taking off as I am a bit afraid of the sudden speed the plane takes. However, after the couple of minutes once the plane takes off to its spacial lane I feel comfortable and at poise.
Pilots are brave and strong people, I wouldn’t have the guts to take such responsibility on my shoulders - just imagine, there’s like 100-200 people behind you and it’s just up to you if they’ll get where they’re heading safely. It’s crazy, I’m not that brave :)
Yes - as a passenger. I love flying, it’s always very relaxing to me, it’s just you and the clouds, good moment to dive deep in your thoughts.
2. Yes, that’s a cool job from what I heard.
3. I have been a passenger countless times and it feels awesome every time :).
I'm sure we will fly, even after this post i think so. Such a big comapy won't colapse as easy as you think.
2.What is your opinion about the profession of pilots and would you like to become a pilot?
I don't want to become one but I think it's really responsible job.
3.Have you ever flown by plane? What is your impression?
no I haven't so I dont have any impression.
2.Piloting must be very hard and stressful job specially when we are talking about having all passengers lifes on our shoulders. When piloting privately doesnt sound like a bad idea being airline pilot is something immposible and too risky for me.
3.I've actually never been on a plane before but i want to try in the future
I highly admire pilots. I would never like to become one not because im affraid of flying but because pilots taking responsibility for whole crew and passangers and sometimes you have to land in a fog and cant see antything. Its very hard job and very responsible.
I like flying. It's fast and fairly comfortable. I really like to see cities and the rest of the world from above. Also the little thrill during turbulence is really nice.
2. I never thought about it but I don't think I had such a dream to be a pilot, and I still don't want it. I respect this profession because it is very difficult and responsible, therefore it should be very well paid.
3. Yes I have flown several times. I like it very much and I will definitely choose this means of transport.
1. I'm pretty sure that we won't run out of pilots. After watching this movie im still sure of it.
What is your opinion about the profession of pilots and would you like to become a pilot?
2.I was always intrested in flying and i always wanted to be a pilot.
Have you ever flown by plane? What is your impression?
3.Yes I flown small plane. It is easy, most of the time you just have to look up into 3 controls like height,velocity and destination.
The second answer after reading the blog is the same but with even stronger belief.
The industry is so big and also the demand that they have to and they will figure something out which will work for future pilots.
2. I have a huge respect for profession of pilot. They serve public and play a huge role in global connection of the world. Id love to be a pilot but unfortunately my bad sight disqualifies me from applying.
3. Yes i have travelled by plane. The experience of flying alone is great but it can get really nasty if the flight lasts for 14 hours in economic class.