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A pilot’s perspective: experience matters
Captain Dave Holt, 63, has spent almost four decades in the cockpit, flying Qantas 787s across Europe, the US, and Asia.
With just 18 months until he reaches the mandatory retirement age, he had hoped to continue flying internationally.
“As long as you’re fit and healthy and meet the standard, you shouldn’t be precluded from flying. It’s just a number. My gut says 67 is about right,” Captain Holt said.
Why is there a global pilot shortage?
The push to extend the age of international pilots reflects a growing supply problem. Airlines worldwide are struggling to fill cockpit seats.
A Boeing industry report predicts the world will need 660,000 new pilots, 710,000 maintenance technicians and one million cabin crew over the next 20 years.
In Australia, the Federal Government’s Aviation White Paper found shortages of pilots, flight instructors and maintenance engineers are contributing to delays and flight cancellations.
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