Training and Workforce
MEBAA Conference Highlights Saudi Pilot Needs
One of several discussions at the MEBAA conference this week in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, the country is expected to need nearly 9,000 pilots by by 2024.

Further evidence of the looming industry demand for professionals was presented on Tuesday at the Middle East and North Africa Business Aviation Association (MEBAA) Conference in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Capt. Bander Khaldi, managing director of the country’s National Aviation Academy, noted that Saudi Arabia alone will need 8,800 pilots and nearly 12,000 maintenance technicians by 2024 to keep up with worker attrition and fleet growth.


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