435,000 New Aviation Jobs Will Be Needed In North America Boeing projects that North America will require about 435,000 new aviation professionals and nearly $970 billion in aviation services through 2044 as the region’s fleet and traffic expand. Substantial growth for regional aviation training will be needed, along with maintenance, repair, and overhaul and digital services. These findings align with Boeing’s 2025 Pilot and Technician Outlook and 2025 Services Market Outlook. In terms of hiring and training, Boeing estimates that the demand for roughly 119,000 pilots, 123,000 maintenance technicians, and 193,000 cabin crew members signals large-scale recruiting, training, and retention needs across airlines, training organizations, and maintenance providers.
