Jefferies: Pilot Certs Increase, but Shortfall Grows
Analyst Jefferies sees a surge in ATP certificates as the FAA works its way through pent-up demand, but pilot shortages are expected to continue to grow.
Commercial and private certificates are lagging behind ATP and student pilot issuances, Jefferies reports. (Photo: Fotolia)
Commercial and private certificates are lagging behind ATP and student pilot issuances, Jefferies reports. (Photo: Fotolia)

Although U.S. pilot certificate issuances are notably up, industry analyst Jefferies estimated that the industry is undersupplied by 6 percent, or by 8,000 pilots, this year, given the early retirements during the pandemic. Jefferies further believes this will increase to a 12 percent shortage, or 18,000 pilots, by 2025 and to 15 percent, or 23,000 pilots, by 2030.