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How is the Aviation Sector Evolving
The aviation sector is evolving under various macro-forces: the growth of air traffic, infrastructure and capacity expansion, rapid technological advancement and shifting consumer and workforce demographics. Six sectoral megatrends will continue to reshape jobs and skills requirements.
Technology Trends
Automation and Robotics
- Autonomous systems will streamline repetitive tasks
- Work will evolve to remote monitoring and exception handling
- Greater systems-thinking and problem-solving skills required
Digitalisation
- Greater integration of digital technologies with traditional systems
- Digitalised resource deployment and asset tracking systems will demand higher levels of digital literacy and data-handling skills
Data and Artificial Intelligence
- Full potential of artificial intelligence will be harnessed with digitalisation and greater collection of data
- Greater data interpretation and analytical skills required to better predict contingencies and minimise disruptions
Non-Technology Trends
Changing Consumer Preferences
- Heightened demand for seamless, contactless and personalised travel experiences
- Customer roles will evolve to provide real-time digital assistance
- Stronger communication and service-design skills required
Changing Workforce Preferences
- Rising demand for flexible work arrangements, work-life balance and career development
- Stronger leadership and change management skills required as work models evolve to offer supportive work environment
Sustainability
- Rising demand for fuel-efficient, alternative fuel aircrafts, electric vehicles and carbon offsets
- New sustainability skills required for adoption in the workforce
How Will Existing Jobs In The Aviation Sector Be Impacted?
Different jobs in the aviation sector will experience varying degrees of impact and reskilling need. Click on any job family below to view its Future Jobs and Skills Dashboard.
High Degree of Impact
Jobs are expected to change significantly. Job holders may require substantial reskilling or upskilling support. Accompanying work processes may be fundamentally transformed by sectoral megatrends.
High to Medium Degree of Impact
Jobs may undergo some changes, with employees shifting to higher-value tasks and thus requiring moderate reskilling or upskilling. Accompanying work processes may undergo moderate changes due to sectoral megatrends.
Medium Degree of Impact
Jobs may undergo some changes, with employees shifting to higher-value tasks and thus requiring moderate reskilling or upskilling. Accompanying work processes may undergo moderate changes due to sectoral megatrends.
How Will Skills Evolve As Existing Jobs Are Impacted?
As aviation jobs transform, the skills required at every level will evolve. Explore how skill needs are shifting across roles.
Officers, Assistants and Supervisors
Jobs with manual routine tasks will be automated, shifting roles to technology-focused and higher-value work, necessitating in skills such as:
- Operations and Maintenance of Equipment and Systems
- Digital Documentation and Reporting
- Contingency Response
- Remote System Monitoring
- Incident Prevention Management
Managers and Executives
Jobs will increasingly utilise data analytics and artificial intelligence to enhance decision making and performance, necessitating in skills such as:
- Operational Analytics
- Digital Data Management
- Technology Strategy Design
- Remote Systems Monitoring and Management
- Digital Training Management
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