Article Summary
The article by Leroux-Parra (2017) entitled A terminal profession. The pilot shortage amid an aviation boom focuses on relevant issues in aviation. Flights are an integral part of modern life in the globalized world, and the aviation industry needs to satisfy the demand of people for convenient, rapid, and safe transportation. Aviation was an attractive career for pilots from the 1970s when the “golden age” of the sphere started (Leroux-Parra, 2017). Pilots were paid significantly more than other specialists, and the profession was connected with a romantic atmosphere, but after the terrorist attacks that began in 2001, aviation lost its prestige significantly (Leroux-Parra, 2017). Catastrophes during the civil aviation flights reduced the desire of young people to master this profession and to dedicate their lives to th sphere. Moreover, pilots finish their profession at the age of 67, which leads to a significant shortage of the personnel (Leroux-Parra, 2017). At the same time, the number of flights does not decrease nowadays (Leroux-Parra, 2017). It is constantly growing, which becomes a significant problem for the industry that cannot cope with the need for public transportation.
Problem Statement
The discussed problem is connected with the shortage of pilots in the constantly growing aviation sphere, which leads to the personnel crisis.
Intent/Goal Statement
Article research intends to attract public attention to the lack of qualified personnel in aviation because the shortage of pilots and the increasing number of flights lead to a critical situation with no obvious solution.
Research Question
Are there effective ways to increase the popularity of the pilot profession to meet the demands of modern society and transportation needs?
Closing Remarks
In conclusion, it should be noted that the profession of a pilot is extremely relevant and in demand in modern days. At the same time, the field is associated with a large number of risks and dangers, which complicates the search and hiring of new specialists. This in turn leads to a personnel crisis that must be dealt with in order to maintain the stability and efficiency of aviation. The most appropriate method is the development of new, more advanced technologies that can both reduce the danger of the profession and motivate people to go into this profession.
Reference
Leroux-Parra, M. (2017). A terminal profession. The pilot shortage amid an aviation boom. Harvard International Review XL(3), pp. 12-13.