Written questions

Aviation: Licensing

Commons · Question 31258 · Tabled 12 Feb 2025 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 27 Feb 2025

Question

Asked by Peter Lamb

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps he is taking to tackle the shortage of licensed (a) aircraft engineers and (b) pilots.

Answer

Answered by Mike Kane, 27 Feb 2025

My Department works with industry to identify any skills gaps to ensure their workforce is resilient. There are three main approaches Government is taking to support the pipeline of talent:- Encouraging opportunities for all with the ‘Generation Aviation’...