Was talking with some people this evening who do medium and long(er)-range forecasting in terms of staffing and it seems interest in aviation is at a generational low.
From the flying perspective, I still get kids in the cockpit, but I'd say at least half of them are pushed into the cockpit by their parents and just want a photo, whereas the other half have some interest in aviation.
Each organization I've spoken with has more or less echoed the same sentiment that people are generally less jazzed about aviation.
What do we do?
I mean, I know what we DID to make it an unattractive career field for many, but how do we turn the boat around?
From the flying perspective, I still get kids in the cockpit, but I'd say at least half of them are pushed into the cockpit by their parents and just want a photo, whereas the other half have some interest in aviation.
Each organization I've spoken with has more or less echoed the same sentiment that people are generally less jazzed about aviation.
What do we do?
I mean, I know what we DID to make it an unattractive career field for many, but how do we turn the boat around?