International pilots help China's civil aviation take off in a new era
Since the reform and opening up, especially after joining the WTO, China's economy has continued to grow, the public's consumption capacity has increased, and the tourism industry has flourished, with the number of civil aviation passengers continuing to climb, cargo flight demands also growing continuously.
Such market environment has not only promoted the rapid expansion of Chinese airlines but also caught the attention of global aviation talents.
In 2022 alone, hundreds of foreign pilots came to China to work, a record high. Many of them are experienced senior pilots. It is reported that 400 foreign pilots have expressed their intention to settle permanently in China.
Obviously, the addition of foreign pilots has not only alleviated the shortage of Chinese pilot resources, but also injected new vitality into the civil aviation industry. They come from all over the world and bring advanced flight technology and international management experience.
Among these foreign pilots, some moved to China due to the sluggish aviation industry in their country, while others were attracted by China's generous treatment and broad development space. Their arrival has undoubtedly enhanced the overall competitiveness of China's civil aviation industry.
However, the influx of foreign pilots also brings a series of challenges. First of all, due to the differences in flight training and regulations in various countries, how to ensure their flight safety and quality has become an issue that the management needs to focus on.