Aviation sector will need 35,000 pilots, 34,000 technicians in 10 years, says expert
The Hindu·3h ago·Hope
What Happened
India's aviation sector will require 35,000 pilots and 34,000 technicians within ten years, according to R. Asokan, Dean of Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering at Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science. Market demand for aviation professionals will be very high in India. Air transport contributes significantly to the economy. These projections were shared at a career counselling session titled 'Careers in Aviation: Pathways beyond the cockpit' organized by VIT Chennai.
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R. AsokanHindustan Institute of Technology and ScienceVIT ChennaiThe Hindu Education Plus Career Counselling Fair 2026Indian aviation sector