‘Tsunami of pilot retirements’ coming to US aviation industry, experts warn

Nearly 50% of commercial airline workforce will retire in next 15 years, which could mean fewer travel options and price increases

Aviation experts are warning that the US airline industry is going to be hit by a “tsunami of pilot retirements” in the coming years, which could mean fewer travel options and price increases.

On Wednesday the CEO of the Regional Airline Association, Faye Malarkey Black, told the US House transportation and infrastructure committee that over the next 15 years, nearly 50% of the commercial airline workforce will be forced to retire because they will reach the age of 65.