Japan faces a pilot shortage, projecting a need for 1,000 more by 2030 for its 60 million tourist goal.

Japan faces a critical shortage of pilots, projecting a need for 1,000 more by 2030 to reach its 60 million tourist goal. Factors include retiring airline captains, local unions opposing foreign pilots, and lower pay than international airlines. The transport ministry is exploring measures to attract more female pilots and extend captains' working age, but achieving the tourist target may be difficult without a stable pilot pipeline.

August 28, 2024
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