As the threat of a pilot shortage gathers momentum, attracting and retaining professional and aspiring pilots remains an industry priority. A series of events called the Pilot Career Show is designed to address the looming workforce deficiency by directly connecting pilots with employers to reduce the recruitment process time.

“The main idea of the Pilot Career Show is to significantly speed up the recruitment process for cadets, pilots, and aviation companies. By bringing them together in one place, we aim to make the recruitment process as quick and as personalized as possible. Each candidate can see what opportunities are out there in the industry and find out what type of career move provides the best fit," said Jurate Jonusyte, a Pilot Career Show organizer.

Companies participating in the event series include Emirates, China Airlines, Avion Express, and other employers. Attendees will be able to network with prospective businesses while also having the opportunity to exchange industry insights with established industry professionals.

“By sharing their insights, the professionals can give each other advice on the specifics of the job: what’s it like to work for a specific company or region, what to avoid, and what to embrace,” explained Jonusyte.

The launch event of the series took place this month in Amsterdam with seven more events scheduled around the world for 2018. The next Pilot Career Show will be on June 21 in Istanbul.

“I think now more than ever, a career in the aviation industry is very promising. The companies we talk to are definitely motivated to create the best opportunities for their new personnel,” said Jonusyte.