Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Wednesday, 16 November 2022
Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport
Update on Issues in Aviation Sector: Engagement with Mr. Willie Walsh
Mr. Willie Walsh:
First and foremost, we have to attract more women to be pilots. That is one of the main challenges our industry faces. We are still at less than 10% globally. It is one of the main issues the airline industry faces. The cost of training for pilots is expensive and that issue should be examined. While I am not saying the State should pay for it, there may be opportunities to provide some form of support for people. It should not be that only rich people can afford to undertake the training and get into the industry.
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