A shortage of pilots has the potential to impact everyday travelers, according to experts. If aviation companies start to lose profits, flights could be harder to come by.
GREENFIELD — Whether you're traveling this summer or years in the future, experts say there is and will be a shortage of pilots.Jet Access is a private aviation company that also provides flight training needed for pilots to eventually fly commercial planes. They just announced that they are selecting 22 people to assist with the financial side of getting a pilot license.
While the pilot shortage may seem like it isn't affecting the everyday traveler, it has the potential to. That is why programs like this are important to the future of aviation. If aviation companies start to lose profits, flights for everyday people could be harder to come by, according to people in the industry.
Other solutions have also been proposed like increasing the mandatory retirement age for pilots from 65 to 67. This recommendation is Something that could help, but likely won't make a huge impact. Jet Access has dedicated around $400,000 toward this program. Right now they are just operating the program in Columbus, but plan on expanding to other regional airports in the state.
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